Rochester International Jazz Festival

Guide to Getting Around the 2017 Festival

June 12, 2017

Rochester, NY--June 12, 2017-- The nine-day Xerox Rochester International Festival (XRIJF) 16th Edition starts June 23 and continues through July 1. The annual festival draws around 200,000 people from around the wo...

Rochester Regional Health Helps Jazz Fest Fans â€œMove to a Healthy Grooveâ€

June 9, 2017

Rochester, NY--June 9, 2017--In addition to sponsoring the Big Tent and outdoor concerts on the East Ave and Chestnut Street stages, Rochester Regional Health will also have feet on the ground this year offering time, talent, and fun to the ...

Donate Your Unused Musical Instruments during the Jazz Fest for City School Students

June 7, 2017

Rochester, NY -- June 7, 2017--If you have a new or used musical instrument or accessories you no longer need, please bring it to the festival at the Merchandise Tent from 5-7:30 PM daily where Rochester Education Foundation will be collecting them fo...

Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival 16th Edition Starts in 3 Weeks - June 23 - July 1

May 31, 2017

Nine-day multi-dimensional festival has something for everyone! 325+ Shows, 19 Venues, 95 Free Shows and Events ROCHESTER, NY - May 31 2017 - The nine-day Xerox Rochester International Festival ...

Full Lineup Announced for 16th Edition June 23 - July 1

March 21, 2017

Nine Days, 325+ Shows, 19 Venues, 95 Free Shows and Events Rochester, NY—March 21, 2017—Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival producers John Nugent and Marc Iacona today announced the lineup for the festival’s 16th Edition. The nin...

Final Four Headliners Announced

January 17, 2017

Tickets on Sale Friday January 20 at 10AM Producers John Nugent and Marc Iacona announced today the final four headliner shows for the nine-day 16th edition Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival (X...

Sheryl Crow and Mavis Staples to Headline at 16th Edition

December 6, 2016

Tickets on Sale Friday December 9 at 10AM Producers John Nugent and Marc Iacona announced today two headliner shows for the nine-day 16th edition Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival (XRIJF) June 23 to July 1, 2017. Nine-time GRAMM...

Three and Nine-day Club Passes Go on Sale Friday October 28 at 10AM at Early Bird Prices

October 25, 2016

Lyric Theatre Returns as Club Pass Venue Club Pass Series Presents 220+ Shows at 13 Venues The Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival's (XRIJF) 16th edition three and nine-day Club Passes go on sale this Frida...

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Returns to Rochester for "Wild & Swingin' Holiday Party" Show

October 11, 2016

Tickets on Sale Friday, October 14 at 10AM The Eastman School of Music and Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival are proud to present the acclaimed swing revival band, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, for a one...

July 6, 2016

Save the Dates for 2017 - June 23 - July 1 Rochester, NY -- July 6, 2016 -- The Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival (XRIJF) nine-day 15th Edition, wrapped up Saturday July 2n...