Scranton Jazz Festival

Name: Scranton Jazz Festival
Start: 2026-08-07
End: 2026-08-09
Location: Scranton

The Scranton Jazz Festival is an annual music event held over three days in downtown Scranton, Pennsylvania. The 21st edition, scheduled for August 7-9, 2026, will feature Grammy winners Roger Lewis and his Dirty Dozen Brass Band, along with Grammy Award-winning bassist Ron Carter performing with local musicians.

Date: Aug 7-9, 2026
Location: Scranton

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Event summary

Highlights

Performances by Grammy winners Roger Lewis and his Dirty Dozen Brass Band
Concert by Grammy Award-winning bassist Ron Carter with local musicians
Multiple performances across downtown Scranton venues, bars, and restaurants

The Scranton Jazz Festival brings a vibrant program of jazz music to downtown Scranton, Pennsylvania, for three days. In 2026, the 21st installment of the festival will take place from August 7 to August 9.

The festival highlights include performances by acclaimed musicians. On Saturday, August 8, Roger Lewis and his Dirty Dozen Brass Band, celebrated Grammy winners, will perform at the Theater at North. On Sunday, August 9, Grammy Award-winning bassist Ron Carter, a National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master, will join the Emmy-nominated Scranton Jazz Festival Big Band at the Scranton Cultural Center. The Pennsylvania Jazz Institute at Misericordia University Student Ensemble will precede Carter's performance.

Beyond the headline acts, the festival encompasses dozens of performances in various spots throughout downtown Scranton, including local bars and restaurants, with some events being free for patrons or entirely free to the public.

Practical details

Location described by the source: downtown Scranton; www.citizensvoice.com
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