Rochester International Jazz Festival

The Rochester International Jazz Festival (RIJF) is regarded as one of the world's premier jazz events. The multi-dimensional nine-day event, which began in 2002 and is held yearly in June in downtown Rochester, NY, attracts over 210,000 visitors. With over 300 events at 20 locations, it features over 1750 great performers, familiar favorites, emerging talents, and discoveries worldwide.

This renowned jazz festival will be celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2023. From June 23rd to July 1st, the city of Rochester will come alive with nine days packed full of entertainment for all ages. Multiple indoor and outdoor venues scattered throughout downtown New York City promise to provide plenty of excitement and activities guaranteed to delight everyone who attends.

Last year's Rochester International Jazz Festival was spectacular, with headliners such as Devon Allman Project, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, and Samantha Fish taking the stage. Also gracing the stage with their performances were The Bacon Brothers, Chris Botti, Sheila E., Tommy Emmanuel, and G Love & Special Sauce - to name just a few! You can expect this year's festival edition to be no different, delivering diverse talent in abundance for all jazz lovers!