The Rochester Regional Health Rochester International Jazz Festival (RIJF) presented by M&T Bank; returns for its 23rd Edition June 19 to 27, 2026. With nine days filled with amazing music, we've pulled together a guide with the must-knows for getting around Rochester's top music event.
Music + More
Did you know? RIJF is presented in three series. The Club Pass series with 174 shows across 10 venues, the Headliner series of FREE and ticketed shows, and 100+ other free shows and events—all of which are held within 19 indoor and outdoor venues in Rochester, NY’s East End Cultural and Entertainment and Midtown Districts.
THE CLUB PASS SERIES
The Festival’s signature 2026 Club Pass series presents 174 Club Pass shows at 10 Club Pass venues over nine days. You can enter with a 1, 3, or 9-Day Club Pass or $30 cash at the door ($35 for Kilbourn Hall and $40 for Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre).
No advance sale tickets are sold for individual Club Pass shows. Doors open 30 minutes before shows and seating is general admission on a first come, first served basis for all.
2026 Club Pass Venues include
- Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
- Kilbourn Hall
- Hatch Recital Hall
- Inn on Broadway
- Max of Eastman Place
- Montage Music Hall
- Temple Theater
- Theater at Innovation Square
- The Little Theatre- Roots & American Series
- The Duke (Sibley Square)
You can find a lineup of Club Pass Performers on RIJF's website here.
HEADLINER SERIES -- TICKETED
Ticketed Headliner Shows at this year's Jazz Festival include
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Chris Botti | June 25 | Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
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Gladys Knight | June 26 | Kodak all at Eastman Theatre
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The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra | June 27 | Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
HEADLINER SERIES -- FREE
Free Headliner Shows at this year's Jazz Festival include
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Robert Cray Band | June 20 | East & Chestnut Stage
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Tito Puente Jr. & Nestor Torres | June 24 | Wegmans Stage at Parcel 5
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Galactic | June 25 | Wegmans Stage at Parcel 5
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Ana Popović | June 26 | Wegmans Stage at Parcel 5
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Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue | June 27 | Wegmans Stage at Parcel 5
Getting Around
2026 FESTIVAL MAP
ACCESSIBILITY
All venues participating in the 2026 Rochester Jazz Festival are handicap accessible. Details by venue are laid out below!
- Eastman Theatre: The handicapped entrance is located at 26 Gibbs Street to the left of the Eastman School of Music letters on the building. Capacity is 2100.
- Eastman School of Music, Ray Wright Room 120: Enter via the door on Gibbs Street. Capacity is 30.
- Hatch Hall: Accessible to wheelchairs from the main entrance at 433 East Main Street and directly via a ramp into the hall. Capacity is 222.
- Inn on Broadway: Enter through the door off the parking lot. A lift is available inside the door to take you to the elevator to the second floor, where shows are held. Capacity is 200.
- Kilbourn Hall: The handicapped entrance is located at 26 Gibbs Street to the left of the Eastman School of Music letters on the building. Capacity is 444.
- Max of Eastman Place: Wheelchair accessible via the main entrance at 25 Gibbs St. Capacity is 230.
- Montage Music Hall: Doors open 30 minutes prior to shows for easy wheelchair access. Capacity is 300.
- The Duke: Located on the Sibley Building’s first floor, via the Mercantile entrance. Wheelchair accessible. Capacity is 600.
- The Little Theatre: Enter via the main entrance on East Ave. The theatre, box office, concessions, and bathrooms are all at street level, without any stairs. See more info on The Little’s website. Capacity is 450.
- Temple Theater: Entrance is on Liberty Pole Way, there is a set of stairs to the theater, and a wheelchair lift is located inside the entrance. Capacity is 850.
- Theater at Innovation Square: The main entrance to The Theater is located on street level. The sidewalk adjacent to the Theater on Broad Street is ramped for easy access. Elevators inside the main floor entrance will take patrons to the 2nd floor, where the main Theater lobby and auditorium are located. See more info on the Theater’s website. Capacity is 700.
- Vanni’s Jazz Lounge at the Inn on Broadway – Enter through the door off the parking lot. A lift is available inside to the elevator to the lower level, where shows are held. Capacity is 85.
- Wegmans Pavilion – located at Rhythm Square on E. Main Street between Chestnut and Gibbs.
Individuals in wheelchairs or with other mobility issues may be dropped off on Main Street between Swan Street and Gibbs Street in front of Hatch Hall/ Eastman Theatre. Individuals may also be dropped off on East Avenue before the streets are closed to traffic. Be sure to take note of street closings!
Accessible bathrooms for outdoor shows are located
- Outside the Rochester Regional Health Rhythm Square on East Main, for people attending shows in the Wegmans Pavilion.
- At the end of the Kilbourn Hall alley, on Swan St
- Near Wegmans Stage on Parcel 5, nights of shows only
- Near East & Chestnut Stage on Saturday June 20
Additional info can be found here.
PARKING
All venues are located withing walking distance of each other, so we recommend parking once and walking from one show to another. The Festival does not operate parking, but there are many surface lots and parking garages conveniently located near festival venues. Fees vary. Please note that many side streets will be closed!
Find a list of garages and metered parking lots below.
- East End Garage, 475 Main St. East, Rochester, NY. 475 Main St. East, Rochester, NY. Hours are 24/7 Sun-Sat. Fees are $2.00 for 1st hour, $2.00 for each additional hour up to a $10.00 Max. Guest will pull tickets upon entry and pay for their time in the garage upon exiting. Credit only at the exit stations, no cash options. (585) 275-4524 parking@rochester.edu. Use the Scio St. entrance.
- Midtown Garage, entrances are located on South Clinton Ave, Court St, and East Broad St. Event parking rate $7. Operated by Buckingham Properties. (585) 295-9500
- Court Street Garage (194 Court St., $2/half-hr, 1 hr/$4, 2hrs/$6, 3hrs/$8, 24-hour minimum $10. Special event rates Saturdays & Sundays only $12. Operated by LAZ Parking, (315) 807-9972
- Washington Square Garage, 111 Woodbury Blvd., Rochester, NY 14607, $2/half-hr, 1 hr/$4, 2hrs/$6, 3hrs/$8, 24-hour minimum $10. Special event rates Saturdays & Sundays only $12. Operated by LAZ Parking, (315) 807-9972
- South Avenue Garage, 39 Stone St., Rochester, NY 14604. First two hours: $2; Each additional hour or fraction: $2; Daily Maximum: $10. Saturdays and Sundays $6. Free for Jam Sessions attendees from 10:30 pm to 2 am, courtesy of the City of Rochester.
- Sister Cities Garage, 28 N. Fitzhugh St., Rochester, NY 14614. Free on Saturday unless there is a special event, then $7 cash. Closed Sunday. (585) 428-6026
- City of Rochester On-Street Metered Parking – Parking meters are in service from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays. Free after 6 p.m. and on weekends.
Food + Beverages
Food and beverage options are available throughout the Rochester International Jazz Festival, including near several Headliner and Club Pass Venues. Offerings include delicious local food trucks, must-try pop-up vendors, and great nearby restaurants.
More info can be found here.
Download the Official Free App
Put the 23rd Edition Rochester International Jazz Festival in your pocket with the official RIJF App Sponsored by Harris Beach Murtha. It’s your digital guide to the full nine-day lineup of 300+ shows, jam sessions, and workshops at 19 venues.
IPhone download here. Android download here.
Accommodations
The Hyatt Regency Rochester is the official hotel of the 2024 RIJF. To make your reservations, please click here.
The Inn on Broadway is another great hotel option as it doubles as a Club Pass event venue. Make reservations here.
Other walkable hotels include
- Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown 155 E Main St, Rochester, NY 14604
- Hampton Inn & Suites Rochester Downtown, 101 South Union St., Rochester, NY 14607
- Courtyard Rochester Downtown, 390 East Avenue, Rochester, New York, USA, 14607 (closest to East & Alexander Stage June 21 show)
- Strathallan Rochester Hotel & Spa – A DoubleTree by Hilton 550 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14607
- Wyndham Rochester Downtown 70 State St, Rochester, NY 14614, (585) 371-5456
Visitor Information
Looking for additional information or recommendations on how to maximize your trip to Rochester? Stop our Visitor Information Booth on Jazz Street (Gibbs Street) to meet the Visit Rochester team.
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