Vail Jazz Festival

The 32nd Annual Vail Jazz Festival returns Friday, September 4 – Sunday, September 6, 2026!

The Vail Jazz Festival features a jam-packed lineup with several headliners that join together to play in group performances, multi-artist jam sessions, and inspiring tributes to jazz legends. Vail Jazz Party features a House Band with John Clayton, Dick Oatts, Terell Stafford, Wycliffe Gordon, Bill Cunliffe, and Lewis Nash. Now in it’s 31st year, the Vail Jazz Festival has cemented its reputation as the premier Labor Day weekend event!