Scranton Jazz Festival

05/26/2026

Sonny Rollins, the legendary master saxophonist, composer and creative force of nature has passed at 95 years of age. He was a total original and paved the way for countless musicians & artists. Thank You Sonny !!

04/30/2026

https://jazzday.com/aboutjazzday/

Today is International jazz day !!

In November 2011, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) officially designated April 30 as International Jazz Day in order to highlight jazz and its diplomatic role of uniting people in all corners of the globe. International Jazz Day is chaired and led by the....

03/26/2026

Thank you to the Scranton Chamber of Commerce on recognizing 20 of SJF! We can’t wait to share what we have in store for year 21! Woohoo!

12/09/2025

What an amazing show SJF Christmas Spectacular! Thank you to everyone who supported, attended, donated, sang, played, and Ho Ho Ho’d!! Thanks to our wonderful community we collected over 100 toys for and that will bring alot of joy and smiles to the children and families they serve. Thank you for your generosity and for sharing a special evening of music and magic with us ❤️🎄🎶

12/08/2025

The SJF Christmas Spectacular was a wonderful night of amzing music, stories, community and much more. Thank you Jamie Smith for the great picture.

12/07/2025

Today is THE DAY!!!!
TICKETS available for $35 at the door for the annual SJF Christmas Spectacular show!
Doors open at 5:00pm, and show begins at 5:30pm
Scranton Prep Bellermine Theater

12/06/2025

Special thanks to our sponsors for helping us continue the tradition of live holiday music in Scranton!

Hawk Family Foundation

Donald J. Rinaldi



PA Jazz Alliance


CMC Federal Credit Union

Tickets & Info:
Scranton Jazz Festival Christmas Spectacular
📍 1000 Wyoming Ave., Scranton
🗓 Dec. 7, 5 p.m.
🎟 $35, scrantonjazzfestival.org

12/05/2025

Don’t forget to bring a toy! As you head out to the SJF Christmas Spectacular on Dec. 7, please consider bringing a new, unwrapped toy to donate to WRC. Toys will be distributed to local children in underserved communities. Thank you for helping to make their holiday bright ❤️

Tickets & Info:
📍 1000 Wyoming Ave., Scranton
🗓 Dec. 7, 5 p.m.
🎟 $35, scrantonjazzfestival.org

SPONSORS

Hawk Family Foundation

Donald J. Rinaldi



PA Jazz Alliance


CMC Federal Credit Union

12/04/2025

From NYC to the Electric City, The Randy Andys bring their sensational sound and style to the Scranton Jazz Festival Christmas Spectacular!

The annual holiday concert & toy drive will be held on Sunday, Dec. 7, in the Bellarmine Theater at Scranton Preparatory School, 1000 Wyoming Ave., Scranton. Doors open at 5. Concert starts at 5:30 p.m. Tickets: $35 .org.

THE RANDY ANDYS
Post-modern Broadway style musical r***e blending the vocal stylings of The Andrews Sisters with the iconic pop hits of Mariah Carey, Prince, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Beyonce, and more!

TOY DRIVE
Please bring a toy! Donations of new, unwrapped toys will be collected to benefit .

Tickets & Info:
📍 1000 Wyoming Ave., Scranton
🗓 Dec. 7, 5 p.m.
🎟 $35, scrantonjazzfestival.org

SPONSORS

Hawk Family Foundation

Donald J. Rinaldi



PA Jazz Alliance


CMC Federal Credit Union

12/03/2025

International jazz vocalist Thos Shipley is coming to Scranton for a special performance that is sure to make your holiday bright! Thos will accompany the Scranton Jazz Festival Big Band under the direction of Maestro Marko Marcinko at the SJF Christmas Spectacular.

The annual holiday concert & toy drive will be held on Sunday, Dec. 7, in the Bellarmine Theater at Scranton Preparatory School, 1000 Wyoming Ave., Scranton. Doors open at 5. Concert starts at 5:30 p.m. Tickets: $35 .org.

THOS SHIPLEY
• International jazz vocalist, recording artist and entertainer
• 5-time MAC Award Winner
• Miss Saigon

TOY DRIVE
Please bring a toy! Donations of new, unwrapped toys will be collected to benefit WRC.

Tickets & Info:
📍 1000 Wyoming Ave., Scranton
🗓 Dec. 7, 5 p.m.
🎟 $35, scrantonjazzfestival.org

SPONSORS
FidelityBank
Hawk Family Foundation
ToyotaofScranton
Donald J. Rinaldi
BluElefanteEvents
WVIA
BoldGoldMediaGroup
PA Jazz Alliance
KingOutdoor
MunleyLaw
CMC Federal Credit Union

12/02/2025

Don’t miss your chance to see Gabrielle Ruiz perform with the Scranton Jazz Festival Big Band under the direction of Marko Marcinko at the Scranton Jazz Festival Christmas Spectacular!

The annual holiday concert & toy drive will be held on Sunday, Dec. 7, in the Bellarmine Theater at Scranton Preparatory School, 1000 Wyoming Ave., Scranton. Doors open at 5. Concert starts at 5:30 p.m. Tickets: $35 .org.

GABRIELLE RUIZ
• Broadway, TV, Film
• My Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
• Star Trek: Lower Decks

TOY DRIVE
Please bring a toy! Donations of new, unwrapped toys will be collected to benefit WRC.

Tickets & Info:
📍 1000 Wyoming Ave., Scranton
🗓 Dec. 7, 5 p.m.
🎟 $35, scrantonjazzfestival.org

SPONSORS

Hawk Family Foundation

Donald J. Rinaldi



PA Jazz Alliance


CMC Federal Credit Union