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Blue Note Fest NY: Jazz, Hip-Hop & More Hit NYC Stages
13 Mar
Summary
- The 15th annual Blue Note Jazz Festival New York begins June 1 and runs through July 1.
- Performers include Arrested Development, Ledisi, Durand Bernarr, and Big Freedia.
- The festival will run concurrently with the Blue Note Jazz Festival Hollywood Bowl.
The 15th annual Blue Note Jazz Festival New York will commence on June 1, 2026, and continue through July 1. Two-time Grammy winners Arrested Development will launch the festival at Sony Hall on the opening date.
The eclectic lineup for this year's festival includes notable artists such as Ledisi, Durand Bernarr, Big Freedia, UMI, Destin Conrad, and Cymande. Performances will be held at multiple iconic New York City locations, including the Blue Note Jazz Club and SummerStage.
Additionally, the festival will feature the Official Blue Note Jazz Fest Midnight Jam presented by Chris Rob on June 26 and its popular jazz brunches. This year's New York festival will run concurrently with the Blue Note Jazz Festival Hollywood Bowl, which features Patti LaBelle and Gregory Porter, among others.
