2026 Iowa City Jazz Festival | July 3–5

Name: 2026 Iowa City Jazz Festival | July 3–5
Start: 2026-07-03T17:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-07-05T16:00:00-05:00
Location: Downtown Iowa City

Schedule

Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sun, 05 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Downtown Iowa City | Iowa City, IA

Join us in downtown Iowa City for the Iowa City Jazz Festival, a Fourth of July weekend tradition filled with world-class jazz, community energy, and summer vibes.
- Two stages packed with live jazz from top national, international, and emerging artists
- Artist & organization booths to explore
- Delicious food vendors with local and global flavors
- Beverage garden for refreshing sips while you listen
- Family-friendly atmosphere with something for all ages
- Don’t miss the Iowa City Fireworks on Saturday night at 9:30 PM near the Old Capitol Museum — the perfect ending to a day of music and celebration!
Bring a blanket or lawn chair, gather your friends, and experience the rhythm of summer in the heart of Iowa City.
Whether you're a lifelong jazz lover or just looking for the perfect way to celebrate the holiday weekend, this is where the music happens.
Lineup and schedule coming soon! https://summerofthearts.org/sota-events/iowa-city-jazz-festival/