As the headlining artists for this year’s festival, two-time GRAMMY Award winner Kurt Elling and acclaimed jazz pianist Ben Paterson bring a rare and electrifying collaboration for a one-night-only performance!

A full day of jazz: Merrimans' Play-House Open Mic, Patti Shaffner with Buddy Pearson & Leandro Lopez Varady, and Sam Burckhardt with Jeremy Kahn + Jake Vinsel all take the stage at Vickers Theatre,

Close out Jazz Fest 2026 in style with our signature Jazz Sunday Brunch featuring the elegant vocals of Jeanne Franks, joined by acclaimed pianist Mark Burnell and bassist Joshua Ramos for a soulful afternoon of jazz, brunch, and celebration.

A Meet & Greet social gathering for new and current members. This will be for potential new members to meet the choir director, Maggie Martin, and the current choir members. It will also be for everyone to hear about the plans for the Holiday Concert and to ask questions.

Known for their "cask-strength Kentucky bluegrass," The Bourbon Aristocracy delivers an authentic bluegrass experience featuring classics from legends including Bill Monroe, Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs, Jimmy Martin, Del McCoury, and the Stanley Brothers, along with favorites by country icons like Hank Williams and Johnny Cash.

The Harbor Country Singers will perform their annual Holiday Concert in two different venues to celebrate the season! The concert will include Christmas and Hanukkah music. In addition to the singers, it will feature area musicians, including a brass quintet and a piano, guitar, and bass trio.

The Harbor Country Singers will perform their annual Holiday Concert in two different venues to celebrate the season! The concert will include Christmas and Hanukkah music. In addition to the singers, it will feature area musicians, including a brass quintet and a piano, guitar, and bass trio.

A festive evening of music, dining, and celebration in support of the School of American Music's mission to make music accessible for all.