Hampton Jazz & Music Festival
- Dates
- Jun 25 to 27, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Hampton Coliseum
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 25, 2026
Hampton Jazz & Music Festival returns to Hampton, VA, Jun 25 to 27, 2027. Froligo tracks ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Hampton Jazz & Music Festival is a three-day indoor festival at Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia, held on the last full weekend of June, which in 2027 means June 25 to 27. It began in 1968 as a one-time celebration of Hampton University's centennial on campus and has been presented every year since the Coliseum opened in 1970 by the City of Hampton and the university. Jazz, pop, blues, soul and R&B artists share the bill, and the organizer describes the gathering as part reunion for returning fans.
How it works
Shows take place inside Hampton Coliseum, with doors opening one hour before each day's start time and tickets sold through Ticketmaster. Performers are normally announced around early March. The Coliseum sells food and drinks, including alcohol, and does not allow outside food, bottles, coolers or laser pointers. There is no re-entry once you leave, and smoking is only permitted at designated outdoor areas. Parking at the Coliseum is free.
Who it suits
It suits adult fans of jazz, R&B, soul and blues who would rather see a full bill from a seat in an arena than stand in a field. With indoor seating, free parking and a long track record, it works for returning groups of friends and families making a June trip to Hampton Roads. There is no camping on site, so out-of-town visitors need a local hotel.
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Listen
No official playlist linked yet. Find Hampton Jazz & Music Festival on Spotify.
Lineup
Getting there
Nearest airport ORF.
How do I get to Hampton Jazz & Music Festival?
By car
Most people drive to Hampton Jazz & Music Festival. The nearest major airport is ORF, 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
Not a direct ORF connection but a real alternative for rail-arriving attendees: Amtrak's Newport News Transportation Center (500 Bland Blvd) serves Northeast Regional trains; the free Hampton Scuttle shuttle connects visitors from the Coliseum Central district (where the venue sits) to downtown Hampton, Phoebus, Fort Monroe, and Buckroe Beach, per the district's official transportation page.
Book / infoBy bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
Uber/Lyft use curbside pickup at ORF (follow signage from baggage claim); taxis pick up at a separate zone between Crosswalks 1 and 2.
Book / infoTaxis 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. Cost Free. Multiple on-site lots accessible via Convention Center Boulevard and Coliseum Drive. RV parking and overnight parking are explicitly NOT permitted in Coliseum lots. Accessible/ADA parking is first-come with a state-issued placard/plate. ADA drop-off is at the concrete balls fronting the Coliseum and in the I-64 lot. No overflow-lot or rideshare-pickup-zone guidance was published on the official page.
🚙 Car hire
Compare car hire at ORF
On site parking is available; if you are hiring a car it is worth checking the cost and how early it fills.
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Where
Venue
Hampton Coliseum
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Hampton Jazz & Music Festival?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Budget stays 5
1/8 mile from Hampton Coliseum, walking distance to venue and dining.
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates1/2 mile from Hampton Coliseum; pet-friendly.
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates1915 Commerce Drive, Hampton, VA 23666
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates1918 Coliseum Drive, Hampton, VA 23666
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates1925 Coliseum Drive, Hampton, VA 23666
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMid-range hotels 6
1/10 mile from Hampton Coliseum; connected to the convention center by a covered walkway (walkable).
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesSteps away from the Hampton Convention Center & Coliseum (walkable); pet-friendly.
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates1/4 mile from Hampton Coliseum, within walking distance.
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates1700 Coliseum Drive, Hampton, VA 23666
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates1917 Coliseum Drive, Hampton, VA 23666
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates1997 Power Plant Parkway, Hampton, VA 23666
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesAirport hotels 3
5808 Burton Station Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates3343 North Military Highway, Norfolk, VA 23518
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates5800 Burton Station Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesAirbnb & private camping
Hampton/Hampton Roads is a smaller regional market than nearby resort destinations, so significant surge pricing is plausible but unconfirmed for this specific 3-day event.
Search AirbnbHampton Coliseum sits in a dense suburban/urban district (Coliseum Central) with no meaningful nearby Hipcamp-listed private-land camping.
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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.
Pricing
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Quick answers
When is Hampton Jazz & Music Festival 2027?
Jun 25 to 27, 2027
Where is Hampton Jazz & Music Festival held?
Hampton Coliseum, Hampton, VA.