Litchfield Jazz Festival
- Dates
- Expected July
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- The Frederick Gunn School
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 19, 2026
The last Litchfield Jazz Festival was July 24 to 26, 2026, in Washington, CT. Its next dates haven't been announced yet. Froligo tracks ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
Litchfield Jazz Festival is presented by Litchfield Performing Arts, a not-for-profit educational charity, and celebrated its 31st year on 24 to 26 July in 2026 in Washington, Connecticut. Mainstage concerts are held at the Thomas Perakos Performing Arts Center at The Frederick Gunn School. The 2026 lineup included the Don Braden Litchfield Jazz Fest Dectet, the Jimmy Greene Quintet, the Steve Davis Sextet, the Paul Bollenback Quintet and the Curtis Brothers Trio, with several artists tied to the Litchfield Jazz Camp family.
How it works
The 2026 festival ran from Friday 24 July to Sunday 26 July: the Don Braden Dectet played on Friday at 7:45 PM, Saturday concerts started at 2:00 PM and ran to the Curtis Brothers Trio at 7:15 PM, and a Sunday jazz brunch with the Steve Kortyka Sextet began at 12:00 PM. Tickets were sold through LJF2026.eventbrite.com. Mainstage concerts are held indoors, no alcoholic beverages may be brought onto the property, and all ticket sales are final.
Who it suits
The festival is built around jazz, with an indoor, air-conditioned mainstage venue and a Sunday jazz brunch. Handicap parking accommodations are arranged in advance by calling the festival office.
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Listen
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Lineup
Getting there
Nearest airport BDL.
How do I get to Litchfield Jazz Festival?
By car
Most people drive to Litchfield Jazz Festival. The nearest major airport is BDL, 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
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By 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
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.
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🅿 Parking
On site parking available. Cost Free for all attendees, explicitly confirmed, no paid-parking platform involved. Accessible/handicap parking available by advance arrangement via the festival office.
🚙 Car hire
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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
The Frederick Gunn School
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Litchfield Jazz Festival?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Treat yourself 1
118 Woodbury Road, Washington Depot, CT 06793
Typically $350-700 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesAirport hotels 2
225 Ella Grasso Turnpike, Windsor Locks, CT 06096
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates185 Ella Grasso Turnpike, Windsor Locks, CT 06096
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
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Washington, CT
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Link coming soonAirbnb & private camping
Litchfield County is a popular Connecticut weekend-getaway and second-home region, so expect some baseline summer-weekend demand for rentals. Book early for Jazz Festival weekend.
Search AirbnbHipcamp lists private-land camping/glamping/farm-stay options across Litchfield County (e.g. Meadow Ridge Farm glamping and Cozy Hills Campground, both in/near Litchfield town. Beavertides Farm in Falls Village. Vernal Heights in Colebrook), a genuine, verified-real alternative to a hotel for festival-goers comfortable camping and driving in for the day/weekend. A Litchfield-specific Hipcamp directory URL wasn't confirmed to resolve, so the state-level Connecticut directory is used instead (real and verified).
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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 the next Litchfield Jazz Festival?
Not announced yet. The last festival was July 24 to 26, 2026. The next one is expected in July.
Where is Litchfield Jazz Festival held?
The Frederick Gunn School, Washington, CT.