Vail Jazz Festival
The grand finale of the beautiful Colorado summer season, the Vail Jazz Festival features a jam-packed lineup with several headliners that join together to play in group performances, jam sessions, and inspiring tributes to jazz legends. Located at the Manor Vail Lodge, facing Vail Mountain, the Vail Jazz Festival has cemented its reputation as the premier Labor Day weekend event!
The Vail Jazz Festival is held in conjunction with our signature education program, the Vail Jazz Workshop, taught by our world-renowned instructors.
The 32nd Annual Vail Jazz Festival will take place from September 4 – 6, 2026.
Please stay tuned for more information!
Lineup
Stockpile your sleep, jazz fans, because you’ll be bopping from show to show over Labor Day weekend! Vail Jazz is bringing top talent to perform day and night at the annual Vail Jazz Festival, and you won’t want to miss a single act. Performances span the spectrum of jazz, including the not-to-be-missed gospel session on Sunday morning.
Stay tuned for more information regarding our lineup!
Friday Evening Session
John Clayton, Bill Cunliffe, Wycliffe Gordon, Tim Green, Lewis Nash, Terell Stafford
Bobby Floyd, Steve Kovalcheck, Jeff Hamilton
Howards Hangout
Drew Zaremba, Nate Jones, Bill Cunliffe, Rodney Whitaker, Darrell Green
Saturday Afternoon Session
Joel Frahm, Tadataka Unno, Jon Hamar, Darrell Green
Cyrus Chestnut, John Clayton, Lewis Nash, Sean Jones, Tim Green
Saturday Evening Session
Jeff Hamilton, Jon Hamar, Tadataka Unno
Sean Jones, Brinae, Cyrus Chestnut, John Clayton
Camille Thurman, Bobby Floyd, Rodney Whitaker, Darrell Green, Terell Stafford
Howards Hangout
Brandon Lee, Hailey Niswanger, Nate Jones, Adam Bravo, Aidan McCarthy, Luciana Padmore
Sunday Gospel Show
Niki Haris, Mitch Foreman, Lyndon Rochelle, Jerohn Garnett, Drew Zaremba, The Fortitude Ensemble
Sunday Afternoon Session
Sean Jones, Joel Frahm, Cyrus Chestnut, Rodney Whitaker, Darrell Green
Jeff Hamilton, Jon Hamar, Tadataka Unno, John Clayton, Rodney Whitaker
1. Miles Down The Road
Sean Jones, Terell Stafford, Tadataka Unno, Jon Hamar, Darell Green
2. A Trane Saulte
Camille Thurman, Joel Frahm, Tim Green, Drew Zaremba, Adam Bravo, Rodney Whitaker, Darrell Green
3. Sing Your Song
Niki Haris, Camille Thurman, Bill Cunliffe, Aidan McCarthy, Luciana Padmore
4. Sax Organ
Bobby Floyd, Steve Kovalcheck, Lewis Nash, Joel Frahm, Drew Zaremba
5. Wycliffe's New Orleans Groove
Wycliffe Gordon, Sean Jones, Terell Stafford, Brandon Lee, Joel Frahm, Camille Thurman, Hailey Niswanger, Tim Green, Drew Zaremba, Cyrus Chestnut, Bobby Floyd, Rodney Whitaker, Lewis Nash, Darrell Green and Luciana Padmore
Niki Haris
Jeff Hamilton
Sean Jones
Cyrus Chestnut
John Clayton
Wycliffe Gordon
Terell Stafford
Bill Cunliffe
Tim Green
Lewis Nash
Camille Thurman
Bobby Floyd
Mitch Forman
Steve Kovalcheck
Joel Frahm
Tadataka Unno
Jon Hamar
Drew Zaremba
Darrell Green
Rodney Whitaker
Lyndon Rochelle
Jerohn Garnett
Vail jazz venues
All Vail Jazz Festival events take place at the Manor Vail Lodge. Nestled within easy walking distance of Vail Village, the Manor Vail Lodge offers a picturesque venue for live music.
The Manor Vail Lodge
595 Vail Valley Dr, Vail, CO 81657
The Manor Vail Lodge is one of Vail’s original and iconic properties. The Jazz Tent will be nestled into their gardens and offer phenomenal views of Golden Peak.
Travel & lodging accommodations
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Epic Mountain Express provides shuttle service from both the Vail / Eagle County Airport and Denver International Airport.
Use this link to book your travel and enjoy an exclusive 15% discount available only to Vail Jazz Festival patrons!
Air Travel
Vail is accessible by two airports – the Eagle County Regional Airport, which is about 35 miles from Vail, and Denver International Airport, which is about 120 miles from Vail.
Hotel Partners
Vail Jazz is proud to partner with the Manor Vail Lodge, the Tivoli Lodge, and The Hythe to offer discounted rates for patrons.
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