Rochester International Jazz Festival
- Dates
- Jun 18 to 26, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Multiple venues, downtown Rochester (19 venues incl. Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre)
- Price
- $80 to $419
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Nov 10, 2026
Rochester International Jazz Festival returns to Rochester, NY, Jun 18 to 26, 2027. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Rochester International Jazz Festival, presented by Rochester Regional Health and M&T Bank, calls itself one of the largest jazz festivals in the United States and the largest in New York State. The 24th edition runs June 18 to 26, 2027, across 19 venues in downtown Rochester, from concert halls and clubs to free outdoor stages. The organizer counts more than 1,750 artists in 300-plus concerts over the nine days, in a European-style format with 18 to 20 shows each night, and reported more than 211,000 attendees for the 2026 edition.
How it works
There are three kinds of show. Headliner concerts at Kodak Hall, Eastman Theatre, are ticketed with reserved seats at 8 p.m. Free headliner concerts play on outdoor stages such as the Wegmans Stage at Parcel 5, with opening shows at 7 p.m. Club Pass shows at ten venues are general admission, entered with a 1, 3 or 9-day Club Pass or cash at the door: $40 at Kodak Hall, $35 at Kilbourn Hall and $30 elsewhere. The 2027 lineup is due in March 2027.
Who it suits
It suits jazz fans who like to roam between rooms. The organizer describes a walkable downtown, styles from classic jazz and bebop to funk and soul, and outdoor headliner shows that need no ticket. Music students of any age can join five free jazz workshops at the Eastman School of Music. At outdoor stages, bring portable chairs; anyone 17 or under must be with an adult aged 21 or older.
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Listen
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Lineup
Here's who played in 2026:
Getting there
Nearest airport ROC.
How do I get to Rochester International Jazz Festival?
By car
Most people drive to Rochester International Jazz Festival. The nearest major airport is ROC, 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
The Amtrak station (320 Central Ave) sits north of downtown off the Inner Loop, not at the airport and not directly in the East End district, pair with rideshare/taxi/RTS for both the airport leg and the final walk/ride into the festival footprint.
Book / infoBy bus & public transit
Intercity coaches serve the Trailways Terminal (186 Cumberland St), in Rochester's Central Business District, a short walk/ride from the festival's East End venues. Not airport-adjacent, connect from ROC via rideshare, taxi, or RTS.
Book / infoBoard RTS at the east end of the airport terminal (central walkway). Route 6 runs direct to the downtown RTS Transit Center (60 St. Paul St) in ~25 min, an easy walk from the East End Cultural and Entertainment District where the festival is held. The festival's own site notes several east-side RTS routes also reach the East End directly (see myRTS.com's map) and flags that minor route detours can occur during the festival due to street closures.
Book / infoFestival shuttle
The Hyatt Regency Rochester (125 East Main Street) is RIJF's official festival hotel AND itself hosts the official nightly Squeezer's Jam Sessions (a Club Pass venue), so its own complimentary shuttle to/from ROC airport effectively functions as an airport-to-festival-doorstep shuttle for guests staying there, a genuine documented case, not a proximity workaround, since the shuttle destination is a festival venue itself.
Book / infoTaxi & rideshare
Rideshare pickup is curbside on Level 1 near areas 12-13. Taxi booth is in front of the terminal on the center entranceway.
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
No on site parking. Use nearby lots or transit. Cost $2-$12 depending on garage and day; most East End garages run roughly $2/hr with a $10 daily max, some with $6-12 weekend special-event rates. The Festival does not operate its own parking, all venues sit within the walkable East End Cultural and Entertainment District, so the official guidance is to park once and walk everywhere. Official page lists specific garages/lots with posted rates: East End Garage (475 Main St. East, 24/7, $2 first hr/$2 each additional hr up to $10 max, card-only at exit), Midtown Garage (event rate $7, entrances on S Clinton Ave/Court St/E Broad St), Court Street Garage and Washington Square Garage (both $2/half-hr, $2/2/6/8 tiered, $10 daily min, $12 weekend special-event rate, operated by LAZ Parking), South Avenue Garage (39 Stone St, $2 first 2 hrs/$2 each additional hr, $10 daily max, $6 weekends, free for Jam Sessions attendees 10:30pm-2am courtesy of the City of Rochester), and Sister Cities Garage (28 N. Fitzhugh St, free Saturdays unless a special event, $7 cash then; closed Sundays). On-street metered parking runs 8am-6pm weekdays only, free evenings/weekends. The official page also warns many lots are private/patrons-only and will tow, and that the St. Joe's Garage closes entrances at 4pm and exits at 10pm during the festival, plus closes entirely on weekends.
🚙 Car hire
Compare car hire at ROC
There is no on site parking at the venue, so if you are hiring a car it is worth sorting nearby parking or a park and ride before you go.
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Where
Map shows the center of Rochester. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
Multiple venues, downtown Rochester (19 venues incl. Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre)
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Rochester International Jazz Festival?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Budget stays 1
101 South Union St, Rochester, NY 14607
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMid-range hotels 3
26 Broadway, Rochester, NY 14607
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates155 E Main St, Rochester, NY 14604
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates390 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesTreat yourself 1
550 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14607
Typically $170-300 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesAirport hotels 3
1200 Brooks Avenue, City of Rochester, NY 14624
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates395 Buell Road, City of Rochester, NY 14624
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates155 Buell Road, City of Rochester, NY 14624
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMore hotels nearby 1
125 East Main Street, Rochester, NY 14604
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Link coming soonAirbnb & private camping
Given RIJF draws 200k+ attendees over 9 days to a compact downtown footprint, some premium during the June dates is a reasonable expectation even without a directly-sourced figure.
Search AirbnbNot a practical fit, this is a fully urban, multi-venue downtown festival with no camping-relevant Hipcamp listings within walking/transit range of the East End district; the nearest private-land camping sits well outside Rochester and would need a car, working against the festival's own park-once-and-walk model.
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Entry rules
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
Price history and tiers
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Quick answers
When is Rochester International Jazz Festival 2027?
Jun 18 to 26, 2027
How much are Rochester International Jazz Festival tickets?
$80 to $419 per person were the 2026 edition's prices. 2027 tickets are not on sale yet; prices will be confirmed when they go on sale.
Where is Rochester International Jazz Festival held?
Multiple venues, downtown Rochester (19 venues incl. Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre), Rochester, NY.