Burlington Discover Jazz Festival
- Dates
- Expected June 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- Multiple downtown venues (Flynn Main Stage, Waterfront Park, Church Street)
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
The last Burlington Discover Jazz Festival was June 3 to 7, 2026, in Burlington, VT. Its 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. The lineup is usually announced in April. Froligo tracks ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
Last time around (2026)
The 2026 festival ran June 3-7, curated by pianist Jason Moran, filling downtown Burlington with ticketed Flynn concerts and free shows on Church Street and the waterfront. Attendees described world-class talent and a vibrant citywide atmosphere, though a few found the official schedule hard to track down beforehand.
What's special
The Burlington Discover Jazz Festival is a five-day celebration of jazz, organized by the Flynn, that turns downtown Burlington into a city-wide stage each June. It mixes ticketed concerts at the Flynn with free performances across Church Street and the waterfront, spanning classic jazz through funk, soul and modern crossover acts.
What people love
Attendees love how the festival fills the whole downtown with music, and they especially value the free shows on the waterfront and around Church Street. The talent is repeatedly described as world-class, and many say the week leaves the city feeling alive and vibrant.
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Listen
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Lineup
Here's who played in 2026:
Getting there
Nearest airport BTV.
How do I get to Burlington Discover Jazz Festival?
By car
Most people drive to Burlington Discover Jazz Festival. The nearest major airport is BTV, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
One daily round trip between New York City and Burlington via Albany (~7h35m NYC-Burlington). The northern terminus, Burlington Union Station, is at the west end of Main Street on the Lake Champlain waterfront, effectively inside the festival footprint, steps from Waterfront Park and a ~5 min walk uphill to Church Street and the Flynn. This is a fly-free way to arrive in the middle of the festival rather than an airport connection.
Book / infoBy bus & public transit
All three intercity coach brands board at GMT's Downtown Transit Center on St. Paul St just south of Pearl St, already downtown, a short walk to every festival venue. Direct or one-connection service from Boston, New York, Montreal and other regional cities. A budget alternative to flying, not an airport transfer.
Book / infoGMT's Route 11 runs between Burlington International Airport and the Downtown Transit Center (St. Paul St just south of Pearl St), which sits inside the festival footprint, a 2-4 min walk to Church Street Marketplace and ~8 min to the Flynn or Waterfront Park. Runs daily, roughly 20-30 min end to end. Pay on board with exact cash, a contactless credit/debit card, Apple/Google Pay, or the Ride Ready by GMT app; daily fare capping applies at $4. Note: BTV's own ground-transportation page still describes the old 'CCTA Purple Line #12' branding, the current GMT airport route is Route 11.
Book / infoTaxi & rideshare
BTV maintains a licensed taxi queue at the main terminal (Vehicle for Hire program; rates $1.00/min, $11.00 minimum, plus a $4.00 airport surcharge from the queue). Uber and Lyft both operate at BTV and citywide. Lyft trips starting at BTV and ending in the City of Burlington carry a $2.25 surcharge. Downtown is only ~4 miles / 10-15 min from the terminal. No advance booking URL, hail in-app or at the queue on arrival.
Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
On site parking available. Prepay via the Flynn Center's ticketing site. The festival sells prepaid, guaranteed evening parking ($15/vehicle in 2026, from 5:00 pm each festival day) on the top level of the city-owned Marketplace Parking Garage, entrances at 147 Cherry St and Bank St, with an attendant and security on site; purchased through the Flynn's own ticketing system alongside event tickets, and weekend (Fri-Sun) reservations closed Thursday 4 pm in 2026. Prepay is optional, downtown Burlington's normal city garages and street parking also work, but parking near the Waterfront is limited and the festival recommends carpooling and points drivers to the City of Burlington downtown parking guide. Garage questions: 802-540-2380.
🚙 Car hire
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Where
Map shows the center of Burlington. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
Multiple downtown venues (Flynn Main Stage, Waterfront Park, Church Street)
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Burlington Discover Jazz Festival?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Mid-range hotels 3
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesTypically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesTypically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesAirport hotels 2
1272 Williston Road, South Burlington, VT 05403
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates1285 Williston Road, South Burlington, VT 05403
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
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Airbnb & private camping
Book early for anything within walking distance of the Marketplace or waterfront.
Search AirbnbStrong alternative here: Hipcamp's Burlington-area directory lists 880+ options, private-farm tent sites, glamping wall tents, cabins and state-park campgrounds (e.g. Grand Isle State Park on Lake Champlain), mostly 8-19 miles out of the city, so a car is required. Early June is prime Vermont camping weather, making a farm stay + drive-in evenings a genuinely viable budget play for this mostly-free festival.
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Accessibility & comfort
The organizer does not publish accessibility details. Ask them directly before you travel about step-free access, accessible toilets, seating and anything else you need.
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Quick answers
When is Burlington Discover Jazz Festival 2027?
Not announced yet. The last festival was June 3 to 7, 2026. The next one is expected in June.
Where is Burlington Discover Jazz Festival held?
Multiple downtown venues (Flynn Main Stage, Waterfront Park, Church Street), Burlington, VT.