Vail Jazz Party

The 29th Annual Vail Jazz Party will return Aug 31 – Sept 4, 2023. Stay tuned for the full lineup, hourly schedule, and passes and ticket sales!

The grand finale of both the Vail Jazz Festival and the beautiful Colorado summer season, the Vail Jazz Party 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 29th year, the Vail Jazz Party has cemented its reputation as the premier Labor Day weekend event!

Thursday Evening Session

Location: The Hythe Grand Ballroom Foyer
6PM
Thursday evening lineup coming soon!

Friday Afternoon Session

Location: Jazz Tent at Vail Square
12PM
Friday Afternoon lineup coming soon!

Friday Evening Session

Location: The Hythe Grand Ballroom
6PM
Friday Evening lineup coming soon!

Friday Late Night Session

Location: The Hythe - Howard's Hangout
9PM
Friday Late Night lineup coming soon!

Saturday Afternoon Session

Location: Jazz Tent at Vail Square
12PM
Saturday Afternoon lineup coming soon!

Saturday Evening Session

Location: The Hythe Grand Ballroom
6PM
Saturday Evening lineup coming soon!

Saturday Late Night Session

Location: The Hythe - Howard's Hangout
9PM
Saturday Late Night lineup coming soon!

Sunday Afternoon Session

Location: Jazz Tent at Vail Square
12PM
Sunday Afternoon lineup coming soon!

Sunday Evening Session

Location: The Hythe Grand Ballroom
6PM
Sunday Evening lineup coming soon!

Sunday Late Night Session

Location: The Hythe - Howard's Hangout
9PM
Sunday Late Night lineup coming soon!

Monday Afternoon Session

Location: Jazz Tent at Vail Square
12PM
Monday Afternoon lineup coming soon!


The Vail Jazz Party features multiple sessions of music from Thursday through Monday. The pass is the best way to experience the Vail Jazz Party, offering entry into all sessions of music. Individual Session Tickets gain entry into a session of music, which is around three hours and multiple sets. 

All-Access Patron Pass

ALL-ACCESS PATRON PASS / $495
This pass includes access to all music sessions and special performances over the five day holiday weekend, beginning Thursday evening (8/31) and running through Monday afternoon (9/4).  

Passes will go on sale soon, check back here for updates!

Individual Session Tickets

INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS / $75 / $45
Ticket includes entry to a single music session, including multiple sets of music performed by different ensembles of headliners. Individual sessions include Thursday evening, Friday afternoon and evening, Saturday afternoon and evening, Sunday afternoon and evening, and Monday afternoon.

Hourly schedule and tickets will be available soon, check back here for updates!

Travel & lodging accommodations

EPIC MOUNTAIN EXPRESS

Provides shuttle service from both the Vail / Eagle County Airport and Denver International Airport. Discounted rates VJP patrons are available here!

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.

The Hythe Vail

Formerly the Vail Marriott, the luxury Hythe Vail is the headquarters of the Vail Jazz Party. Group rates for the 2023 Labor Day weekend are now available! CLICK HERE to book your discounted rate now!

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