Press

Countdown to the Festival! Venue Update

May 4, 2023

Rochester, NY, May 4, 2023—The CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival announced today an update on a Club Pass Venue. The Club Pass Global Jazz Now series, formerly held at Glory House International, is moving to Christ...

2023 App New Available for Download

April 27, 2023

Rochester, NY—April 27, 2023—The CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival's 2023 free app for iPhone and Android smartphones has been released and is now available for download at https://www.rochesterjazz.com/app. The RIJF ...

Lineup Announced for 20th Anniversary Edition June 23 to July 1

March 21, 2023

9 Days – 300 Shows – 1750+ Artists – 19 Venues 5 Free Headliner Shows! Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue Close the Fest in Free Show on Wegmans Stage @ Parcel 5 Rochester, NY—March 21, 2023—The CGI Rochester Internatio...

Jazz Fest is Top Pick in CITY Reader Poll for Best Music Festival and Best Arts Event

January 3, 2023

Rochester, NY -- Jan 1, 2023 -- The CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival was voted Best Music Festival and Best Arts Event for 2022 in CITY's annual readers' poll. We are grateful to readers for their continued support of the festival! We look forward...

Remembering Sebastian Marino

January 2, 2023

"On behalf of our entire Jazz Festival family, John Nugent and I express our deepest condolences to the family of Sebastian Marino on his sudden passing. Audio Images Sound & Lighting Inc work at the Rochester International Jazz Festival under the owne...

Update: BONNIE RAITT: Just Like That…Tour 2023 Show Jun 27 is SOLD OUT

December 19, 2022

Rochester, New York—December 13, 2022—The CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival is proud to present BONNIE RAITT: Just Like That…Tour 2023 on June 27, 2023, at the festival's 20th-anniversary edition June 23 to July 1,...

BONNIE RAITT: Just Like That…Tour 2023 to Headline June 27th

December 13, 2022

Tickets On Sale Now for Pat Metheny Side-Eye

December 9, 2022

Tickets On Sale Now Only at RochesterJazz.com Rochester, New York—December 6, 2022—The CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival is proud to present the legendary Pat Metheny on opening night June 23, 2023, at the festival's 20th-anniversary e...

Pat Metheny Side-Eye to Headline on Opening Night at 20th Anniversary Festival Friday June 23

December 6, 2022

Tickets On Sale Friday Dec 6 at 10AM at RochesterJazz.com Rochester, New York—December 6, 2022—The CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival is proud to present the legendary Pat Metheny on opening night June 23, 2023, at the festival's 20th-a...

2023 Club Passes On Sale Now at Early Bird Prices

October 28, 2022

Rochester, NY—October 28, 2022—Club Passes for the 2023 CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival 20th Edition are on sale today at 10 a.m. at early bird prices. To buy visit RochesterJazz.com or call (585) 454-2060. The Club Pass is t...