THE COOLEST JAZZ ON THE PLANET

Each year in late October or early November, thousands of music lovers from throughout the tri-state and beyond flock to the Hub City to attend this weekend of cool jazz and soul — The Hub City Jazz Festival. Started in 2004, this multi-day, multi-venue jazz music festival, which attracts music lovers from 32 states, is more than just a concert, it's an event! It's a place to people-watch, eat, drink, shop, mingle, relax, make new friends, and of course hear some of the coolest jazz and soul music on the planet!

16 Artists
12 Events
4 Awesome Days
1200 Seats
10 Venues
100% Great Jazz Music

Festival Schedule

Riveting Jazz by The James White Band

The festival kicks off Thursday night with a warm-up event at Delta’s Restaurant on Dennis Street featuring the extraordinary jazz and R&B saxophonist, James White and his band.

Line up coming soon

Line up coming soon

Main Event

Featuring some of the biggest names in contemporary jazz--Jeff Bradshaw, Eric Roberson, Maysa Leak, Nick Colionne, Eric Darius, Kayla Waters and The Radam Schwartz Organ Big Band-- featuring The Jazz Exchange Band

  • 12:15 PM Doors Open
  • 1:00-1:40 - The Radam Schwartz Organ Big Band - Salute to Michael S. Davis
  • 2:00-2:50 - Kayla Waters
  • 3:15-:4:05 - Ken Ford
  • 4:30-5:30 - Nick Colionne and Eric Darius
  • 6:00-7:30 - Jeff Bradshaw and Friends Featuring Maysa, Eric Roberson, & Jackiem Joyner

Featured Lineup

Jeff Bradshaw

Jeff Bradshaw
Maysa Leak

Maysa Leak
Eric Roberson

Eric Roberson
Jackiem Joyner

Jackiem Joyner
Nick Colionne

Nick Colionne
Eric Darius

Eric Darius
Ken Ford

Ken Ford
Kayla Waters

Kayla Waters
Radam Schwartz

Radam Schwartz
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Festival Tickets

Jeff Bradshaw, Maysa Leak, Eric Roberson and so many more are gearing up to make the Hub City Jazz Festival an experience to remember. Get your tickets early as the Festival is always a Sell Out.

Ticket purchases are for the main event on Sunday, October 27, 2019 featuring: Jeff Bradshaw, Maysa Leak, Eric Roberson, Jackiem Joyner and Nick Colionne. All other festival events are FREE unless otherwise posted.

$ 69.00
General Seating
Only 95 left

  • First Come First Seat
  • Sit Where You Want
  • Relax and Enjoy
Purchase

$ 89.00
Priority Seating
Only 289 left

  • Reserved Seating
  • Handicap Seating Available
  • Great Seating
Purchase

$ 135.00
SOLD OUT!

  • First 3 Rows Seating
  • VIP Amenities
  • Meet & Greet

Festival Events

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James White Band at Delta’s

Delta's Restaurant

Thursday October 24

Free RSVP

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Frequently Asked Questions

When Should I Arrive?

It’s a good idea to arrive 60 minutes before your concert time. Then you’ll have plenty of time to park, peruse the program and prepare yourself for the experience. The doors opens at 12:00 pm. The Box Office at the Music festival opens at 11:00 am . A big part of the Hub City Jazz Festival experience is the social aspect – enjoy the venue, have a drink, check-out the vendors and meet some friends.

Located just inside the Hyatt Regency Atrium, the concessions booth opens at 12:00 pm prior to the concert and remains open through intermission. Offered are assorted baked goods, ice cream, coffee, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and sparkling water. Please note that only water is allowed inside the concert hall.

While you may take photographs, videos of the concert are not allowed to publish, distribute or sell. We do encourage you share photos of your experience LIVE on your favorite social media plattform.

YES, YES, YES. Please use the hashtag #HubCityJazzFestival when posting about the festival.

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