NEWSLETTER
Rochester, N.Y. —The updated 2026 official app for the 23rd Edition Rochester Regional Health Rochester International Jazz Festival presented by M&T Bank is now available to download or update. The free app, for iPhones and Android smartphones, is a comprehensive digital guide to the nine-day festival, which returns June 19 to 27 to 19 venues in downtown Rochester, NY. The app is sponsored by Harris Beach Murtha.
To download visit Rochesterjazz.com/app.
Users can:
- Explore the full lineup and schedule of 300-plus shows, learn more about the artists, and create custom schedules complete with alerts for show times, travel times, and directions.
- Browses by Artists, When, Where, and Type of show (Free, Club Pass, Headliners, workshops, etc.)
- Buy tickets and passes.
- Get the latest news, alerts, and info on getting around the festival.
- Connect with the festival on Facebook, Instagram, Spotify, YouTube, and other social media.
- Sign up for festival alerts and email news for important, timely messages.
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About the Rochester International Jazz Festival
The Rochester Regional Health Rochester International Jazz Festival, presented by M&T Bank, is one of the largest jazz festivals in the United States and the largest in New York State, transforming downtown Rochester, NY, each June into a walkable celebration of world-class live music. Over nine days, more than 1,750 artists perform in more than 300 concerts across 19 venues – from iconic concert halls and intimate clubs to free outdoor stages. With legendary performers, rising stars, and global talent, the festival delivers an unmatched mix of jazz and creative music in a lively festival setting. The unique European-style format allows audiences to experience multiple shows each night, creating one of the most immersive and musically diverse jazz festival experiences in North America. The festival is produced by RIJF, LLC, a privately held company owned by Marc Iacona (Producer and Executive Director) and John Nugent (Producer and Artistic Director). Since its founding in 2002, annual attendance has grown from 15,000 to over 210,000, generating more than $220M in regional economic impact and establishing the Rochester International Jazz Festival as a premier international summer music event.