31st Annual Litchfield Jazz Festival

Set in the picturesque, rolling Litchfield Hills, the Litchfield Jazz Festival, in its 31st year this summer, celebrates the 30th Anniversary of Litchfield Jazz Camp.

That first line-up three decades ago would be the envy of any major festival today—Diana Krall, Christian McBride, Terence Blanchard, Russell Malone, Peter Bernstein, Ahmad Jamal, Renee Rosnes, JJ Johnson ... If you remember this or any of the wonderful festivals that followed, you won’t want to miss Litchfield Jazz Fest 2026!

STATE OF THE ART PERFORMANCE HALL! - The Litchfield Jazz Festival is the public face of the non-profit Litchfield Performing Arts, Litchfield Jazz Camp is its heart. In 2019, we moved the Festival to the Frederick Gunn School, the summer home of Litchfield Jazz Camp. This year we welcome audiences to the Tisch Auditorium in the state-of-the-art, air-conditioned Thomas Perakos Performing Arts Center.

Friday, July 24. Best Friend and Friday Patron ticket holders will enjoy music by top Litchfield Jazz Camp Combos, hors d'oeuvres, fine French wines from Vandoren Vineyards, and libations from Litchfield Distillery. Gala tickets include the kickoff fest concert ---Don Braden & The Litchfield Jazz Fest Dectet.

Saturday, July 25. Ticket options include Best Friends and Friends VIP packages with prime, reserved and general admission seating, all with perfect sight lines, in the air-conditioned Tisch Auditorium. Refreshments are available on-site for purchase. Four great sets start at 2PM

Sunday, July 26. On the final day of the Festival you won’t want to miss our popular Sunday Jazz Brunch in the Bourne Courtyand at Frederick Gunn School. Brunch tickets-- included in Best Friend packages -- may be purchased separately. Guests will have a rousing good time with a delicious buffet, drinks and amazing music! The Brunch sells out every year, so get your tickets early! MUSIC BY the wonderful STEVE KORTYKA (Lady Gaga) SEXTET

For the complete lineup, sidemen included, visit

https://litchfieldjazzfest.com/festival-line-up-2026/

• 5:45 pm – Start your Festival in style at the Opening Night Gala and support Litchfield Jazz Camp scholarships.

• 7:45 pm - Don Braden & The Litchfield Jazz Fest Dectet

• 2:00 pm – The Steve Davis Quintet
• 3:45 pm – Jimmy Greene Quintet
• 5:30 pm - Paul Bollenback Quintet
• 7:15 pm - Curtis Brothers Trio

• NOON - 31st Anniversary Brunch with the Steve Kortyka (Lady Gaga) Sextet

To learn more and read Artist bios, visit our website: www.litchfieldjazzfest.com

Ticket fees include a $2.00 donation to Litchfield Jazz Camp need-based scholarships

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