Detroit Jazz Festival 2026
Lineup & Set Times
Jazz
For over 40 years, the Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation has organized the world's largest free Jazz festival, featuring world-class talent over Labor Day weekend at Hart Plaza in downtown Detroit.
45artists
4stages
4days
Lineup
45 artists · 5 headliners
HeadlinerArtémisElectronic
HeadlinerBob JamesJazz
HeadlinerJoe LovanoJazz
HeadlinerRavi ColtraneJazz
C1
Coltrane 100 – Joe Lovano, Melissa Aldana, Nduduzo Makathini, Linda May Han Oh, Jeff "Tain" WattsJazzCA
Cyrille Aimée Quartetjazz
Dave Sharp Worlds QuartetWorldwide
Delvon Lamarr Organ TrioSoul-Jazz
JA
Joey Alexander Triojazz
ME
Miles Electric Bandjazz fusion
Nduduzo MakhathiniSpiritual JazzRC
Ron Carter & FoursightJazzT6
Take 6
Vermilion FieldJazzPersonal Schedule
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Set Times & Schedule
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Friday 4 September
Carhartt Amphitheater Stage
- 18:14-19:00 Dr. Valade's Brass Band Featuring Shannon Powell
- 19:00-21:15 Miles Electric Band
- 21:15 Joe Lovano
Detroit Jazz Hall located inside the Gretchen C. Valade Jazz Center at Wayne State University
Saturday 5 September
Detroit Jazz Hall located inside the Gretchen C. Valade Jazz Center at Wayne State University
Absopure Waterfront Stage
- 14:45-16:45 Michigan State University Jazz Orchestra
- 16:45-19:00 Vermilion Field
- 19:00-21:00 Cyrille Aimée Quartet
- 21:00 Artémis
Carhartt Amphitheater Stage
- 15:00-16:45 Jeffrey Trent
- 16:45-19:00 African Rhythms Alumni Quintet
- 19:00-21:15 Ravi Coltrane
- 21:15-23:00 Kurt Elling B2B Yellowjackets
Pyramid Stage
- 15:15-17:00 Borderland Ensemble
- 17:00-18:45 Skyler Tang
- 18:45-20:45 Jill Opal and The Bill Meyer Group
- 20:45 Bob James
Sunday 6 September
Detroit Jazz Hall located inside the Gretchen C. Valade Jazz Center at Wayne State University
- 11:30 Taylor High School Jazz Band
- 22:45 Nduduzo Makhathini
Carhartt Amphitheater Stage
- 13:15-15:00 Downbeat Blindfold Test
- 15:00-16:45 The Search: Echoes of the Fallen
- 16:45-19:00 Gabrielle Cassava
- 19:00-21:15 Joe Lovano and Dave Douglas Quintet: Sound Prints
- 21:15 Take 6
Pyramid Stage
- 13:15-15:15 J.C. Heard JazzWeek All Stars
- 15:15-16:45 Dave Sharp Worlds Quartet
- 16:45-18:45 Catherine Russell
- 18:45-20:45 Sequoia "REDWOOD" Snyder and INNER KNOWING
- 20:45 Dee Dee Bridgewater & Bill Charlap
Absopure Waterfront Stage
- 13:45-15:30 Wayne State University "Jazz Warriors" Big Band
- 15:30-17:20 Luca Ciarla solOrkestra
- 17:20-19:15 Jaribu Shahid Salute to the AACM
- 19:15-21:10 Instant Alter featuring Natasha Agrama Clarke and Emilio Modeste
- 21:10 Vijay Iyer Trio with special guest, Adam O'Farrill
Monday 7 September
Detroit Jazz Hall located inside the Gretchen C. Valade Jazz Center at Wayne State University
Absopure Waterfront Stage
- 12:45-15:00 University of Michigan Jazz Ensemble
- 15:00-17:00 The Django Festival Allstars with Special Guest Grace Kelly
- 17:00 Ron Carter & Foursight
Pyramid Stage
- 13:45-15:30 Teiku
- 15:30-17:15 Roberta Gambarini and the Detroit Jazz Festival Orchestra
- 17:15 Joey Alexander Trio
