Rochester International Jazz Festival
June 20–28, 2025 | Downtown Rochester, NY

One of the world's leading jazz festivals returns for its 22nd edition with more than 285 shows across 18 venues, featuring over 1,750 artists from nine countries. The nine-day celebration includes ticketed headliners, more than 110 free shows, the renowned Club Pass Series, free workshops, and nightly jam sessions.

This year's Headliner Series at Eastman Theatre features Smokey Robinson, Wynton Marsalis & Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, The Wood Brothers, Rickie Lee Jones, and Thundercat. Free headliners at Parcel 5 include Trombone Shorty, Los Lonely Boys, Lettuce, and Jesus Molina, plus a special show at East & Alexander with Chris Lane.

Don't miss the full schedule of performances, free shows on Jazz Street and at the Central Library, daily shows at Club Pass venues, and the return of Squeezers Jam Sessions at the Hyatt Regency.

For tickets, passes, and full lineup: rochesterjazz.com