TICKETS ON SALE NOW! The legendary Gladys Knight takes the stage at the Rochester International Jazz Festival for one extraordinary night of soul, R&B, and timeless classics. Experience the voice, the hits, and the magic of a true music icon live in concert. @MsGladysKnight 📅 Friday, June 26 🔥 Don’t miss this unforgettable evening — secure your seats today! Rochesterjazz.com.

Headliner announcement!! The "Empress of Soul" Gladys Knight brings her legendary voice to the Rochester International Jazz Festival for an unforgettable night of soul, R&B, and timeless hits! Friday, June 26 • 8 PM • Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre. Tickets on sale this Friday, February 27, 10 AM only at RochesterJazz.com @MsGladysKnight

🎷 16 MORE CLUB PASS ARTISTS JUST ANNOUNCED for our Club Pass Series presented by M&T Bank, joining the 23 previously revealed artists. The full festival lineup, including 50 more Club Pass artists, 100-plus free shows, and what’s new, will be announced March 10. Stay tuned and see the schedule announced to date at: rochesterjazz.com/schedule/ @ROCRegional @MandT_Bank

Tickets are on sale now!!! GRAMMY-winning trumpeter Chris Botti returns to the Rochester International Jazz Festival, in partnership with Rochester Regional Health, for a ticketed headliner concert on Thursday, June 25, 8:00 PM at Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre. Reserved seating. Don’t wait…Buy your tickets now, only at RochesterJazz.com!

HEADLINER ANNOUNCEMENT‼️ GRAMMY-winning trumpeter Chris Botti (@chrisbotti ) is coming to the Rochester International Jazz Festival, in partnership with (@ROCRegional), on Thursday, June 25 at Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre! Tickets go on sale this Friday, December 19 at 10 AM only at RochesterJazz.com. One of the world’s most celebrated instrumentalists, Botti has spent nearly three decades topping the charts, earning Gold and Platinum records, and collaborating with legends from Sting and Paul Simon to Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett, with performances on iconic stages around the globe.

Announcing 13 more artists in our 23rd Edition Club Pass Series lineup! They join the 10 Club Pass artists already announced. More artist announcements to come in January! Buy Club Passes (they make great gifts!) at the lowest prices through Dec. 31 and learn more about the artists at rochesterjazz.com/

2026 Club Passes are on sale now at early-bird prices! Buy now and save the most at RochesterJazz.com. One, three & nine-day options. It's a value pass to experience up to 174 shows at 10 Club Pass venues, featuring some of the finest jazz artists from around the world. @DaniloPerezJAZZ @BobJamesMusic @joelovano @HarveyMasonSr Arturo Sandoval, Hiromi's Sonicwonder! @SoulRebels @HeadhuntersThe @cecilesalvant @ASIisMusic Bill Frisell

Big news! We’re turning up the excitement for the 23rd Edition Rochester International Jazz Festival in partnership with @ROCRegional. Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre joins the Club Pass Series with 12 incredible shows over six nights June 19 to 24. Plus, we're also pleased to offer 1-Day Club Passes! Supplies are limited. Passes go on sale Friday, Nov 7, at 10 AM at early-bird prices only at Rochesterjazz.com. Here's a look at our 2026 Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre Club Pass lineup! @BobJamesMusic @cecilesalvant @HarveyMasonSr @SoulRebels @joelovano @DaniloPerezJAZZ @HeadhuntersThe

Not sure where to start at this year's festival? Gary Graig has some suggestions! Rochester Jazz Festival picks: Shows to see each day @gcraig1 democratandchronicle.com/sto… via @DandC

Step into Kilbourn Hall, an official Club Pass Series venue and a historic jewel built by George Eastman, known for its world-class acoustics. Concerts all 9 nights of the festival, June 20-28, at 6 & 9 PM. $35 at the door or Club Pass. No advance sale tickets. Arrive early. Shows sell out quickly! Explore this incredible lineup at: tinyurl.com/mpsfb2sx @TerellStafford @mattwilsonjazz @EastmanSchool @UofR

The Club Pass Series at Montage MusicHall will be packed with powerhouse performances every night of our 22nd Edition Festival, with two shows nightly at 6:00 and 9:30 PM, June 20–28. $30 at the door or Club Pass. See the lineup and download our free app to plan your schedule. rochesterjazz.com/ #MontageMusicHall – at Brighton, NY

RIJF mourns the passing of the legendary jazz drummer, the great Al Foster. Al was the driving force behind countless bands, including Miles Davis and Sonny Rollins among hundreds of others. RIJF co-producer and artistic director, John Nugent, had the distinct honor of touring and performing with Mr. Foster at more than 100 concerts in the 1990s all over Europe. Nugent said, "Al was one of a kind and a mentor to many aspiring jazz drummers. He will be sadly missed." Photo: Al and his quartet at RIJF at Kilbourn Hall in 2008, by Jim Dolan.