Before you go
- WeatherSevere storms in metro Detroit around the festival's opening
Southeast Michigan saw severe thunderstorms with gusts to 70 mph, hail and power outages on Sept 3, with further strong storms, humidity and possible flash flooding forecast for the Detroit area. The festival has cancelled or streamed outdoor sets in past storm events, so check the official site or social channels before heading down.
Seen 2026-09-04 · Source ↗
- VenueNew layout: festival consolidated into Hart Plaza this year
Organizers moved to three stages all inside Hart Plaza (Carhartt Amphitheater, Pyramid, Absopure Waterfront), rather than splitting between Hart Plaza, Campus Martius/Cadillac Square and Wayne State. Some additional sets are at the Detroit Jazz Hall in the Gretchen C. Valade Jazz Center at Wayne State University.
Seen 2026-09-04 · Source ↗
The lineup.
- African Rhythms Alumni Quintet
- Artemis
- Asante Santi Debriano
- Bob James
- Borderland Ensemble
- Catherine Russell
- Cindy Blackman Santana
- Cyrille Aimée
- Dave Douglas
- Dave Sharp Worlds Quartet
- Dee Dee Bridgewater
- Delvon Lamar Organ Trio
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- Dr Valade's Brass Band
- Gabrielle Cavassa
- Himiko Kikuchi Tottori Young Lions Trio
- INSTANT ALTER featuring Natasha Agrama Clarke and Emilio Modeste
- Jaribu Shahid
- Jill Opal
- Joe Lovano
- Joey Alexander Trio
- Kurt Elling & Yellowjackets
- LoEnd Quintet
- Luca Ciarla solOrkestra
- Miles Electric Band
- Nduduzo Makhathini
- Ravi Coltrane Quartet
- Roberta Gambarini
- Ron Carter & Foursight
- Sequoia “REDWOOD” Snyder and INNER KNOWING
- Skylar Tang
- Take 6
- Teiku
- The Django Festival Allstars
- The Search: Echoes of the Fallen
- Tia Fuller featuring Shamie Fuller-Royston – “Fuller Sound”
- Vermilion Field (Takatsuki Jazz Street Representative Band)
- Vijay Iyer Trio
- Will Calhoun
Know your ticket.
| PASS / OPTION | PRICE / USD |
|---|---|
| General AdmissionOn sale | Not stated |
| Guardian Package (VIP)On sale | $850 |
| Opening Night PartyExtra — not admission · On sale | $225 |
| Lincoln Garden VIP Experience BundleOn sale | $650 |
| Daily Lincoln Garden VIP PassOn sale | $250 |
| Jazz Pazz BundleOn sale | $375 |
| Daily Jazz PazzOn sale | $150 |
Published prices. Confirm fees, final total and availability with the official seller. Last checked 2026-09-05.
The practical details.
- WHERE
- Hart Plaza
- CAMPING
- Not confirmed
- AGE POLICY
- Check with the organizer
- DATES
On the festival’s site
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