Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland

06/16/2026

Sheila E. The Queen of Percussion has spent decades proving that rhythm can lead an entire show. Her energy is electric. Her musicianship is undeniable; when she hits the stage opening night, expect the entire room to feel it. June 25 can't get here fast enough.

Official ticketing website for performances at Playhouse Square, the not-for-profit performing arts center in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, presenting Broadway, concerts, comedy, dance, film and educational programs.

06/11/2026

FREE. JUILLIARD-TRAINED. ONE OF JAZZ'S BRIGHTEST RISING STARS. 🎹✨

Before Mathis Picard takes the world by storm, he's stopping in Cleveland for an intimate JazzFest Academy Masterclass hosted by Dominick Farinacci.

Come hear the stories, ask questions and get an inside look at the mind of an artist who's performed with legends and is redefining what jazz can be.

Whether you play an instrument or just love great music, this is the kind of experience you'll be talking about long after it's over.

📍 June 12 | Tri-C Metropolitan Campus
🎟️ Free and open to the public (registration required)

06/10/2026

One day, they might headline a festival.

Today, they’re taking the stage at JazzFest.

Every year, Jazz Academy students work alongside professional musicians, develop their craft and perform live on the Next Gen Stage in front of festival audiences.

It’s more than a performance. It’s confidence. Experience. Inspiration. And sometimes, the first step toward a future they never imagined.

That’s the power of JazzFest. 🎷

06/07/2026

STOP SCROLLING.

You’re looking at one of the most unique musicians performing anywhere right now.

Grammy winner.
Prince collaborator.
Bass virtuoso.
And absolutely impossible to put in a box.

hits the JazzFest stage June 27 and this video is only a preview of the madness.

🎟️ Tickets available now.

06/05/2026

And the winners are... 🎉🎷

A huge thank you to our friends at Groove Records for partnering with us on this JazzFest ticket giveaway and to everyone who entered.

Congratulations to our lucky winners! We'll see you June 25–27 for an unforgettable weekend of live music, great vibes and all things JazzFest.

Stay tuned—more JazzFest fun is on the way.

06/02/2026

Something happens to Cleveland in June… 🎶

The music gets louder.
The nights get longer.
And downtown starts buzzing with JazzFest energy.

In just a few weeks, artists from around the world hit the stages for three days of unforgettable music, culture, and summer vibes.

It’s officially JazzFest month. 🔥

June 25–27 | Downtown Cleveland

06/02/2026

The future of JazzFest is in good hands. 🎷

Before he became Executive Director, Orlando Watson was a JazzFest performer, educator and champion for Cleveland's arts community.

Now he's leading the festival into its next chapter — one that honors tradition while creating new opportunities for artists, students and audiences alike.

Check out Cleveland Magazine's Q&A with Orlando Watson and learn more about the vision behind JazzFest 2026.

🔗https://clevelandmagazine.com/articles/orlando-watson-shakes-up-tri-c-jazzfest-as-its-new-executive-director-qa/

05/29/2026

Kevin Bacon 🤝 Ohio Players

Honestly? That tracks. 👀🔥

Because the are the kind of band people know — even if they don’t realize they know them yet.

Cookout music. Roller rink music. Windows down in the summer music. 🎶

Catch them live at Tri-C JazzFest

05/27/2026

POV: you accidentally discover the best vocalist of the weekend 👀🎶

brings elegance, soul, and the kind of voice that makes the whole room go quiet.

Smooth. Rich. Effortless.

Yeah… this is one you’ll want to experience live ✨

05/25/2026

Cleveland is showing OUT at JazzFest 🔥

This year’s lineup features hometown artists bringing Cleveland talent to the JazzFest stage — from global jazz ambassadors to genre-bending stars and hometown groove legends. 🎶

✨ Dominick Farinacci & Jon Thomas
✨ Durand Bernarr
✨ Laurin Talese
✨ Robert Hubbard & Hubb’s Groove presenting Long Live Levert

Different sounds. Same hometown pride.

🎟️ Use code: HOMETOWN for 10% off now through June 1

Cleveland’s ready to shine ✨


Durand Bernarr Dominick Farinacci