Alton Jazz and Wine Festival: Inspired by Miles Davis
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Come Celebrate the Living Legacy of Miles Davis in His Birthplace!
Experience nationally acclaimed jazz in an intimate riverfront venue, with tickets starting at just $10. The evening will feature regional favorites, wine, food vendors and premium VIP experiences—all celebrating the living legacy of one of music's greatest innovators.
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https://www.metrotix.com/events/detail/alton-jazz-wine-fest-2026
As the world marks the 100th anniversary of Miles Davis’ birth, there’s no better place to celebrate his enduring influence than Alton, Illinois, where he was born.
On Saturday, August 29, from 6–10 p.m., the Alton Amphitheater hosts the Alton Jazz & Wine Festival, featuring artists who embody the creativity, innovation, and fearless spirit that defined one of music’s greatest pioneers. Rather than looking back, this festival celebrates how Miles Davis’ legacy continues to inspire and shape jazz today.
Featured Performances:
The evening begins with Kasimu Taylor’s 100 Miles Tribute, celebrating the musical traditions of St. Louis and East St. Louis that helped shape the world Miles Davis grew up in.
Next, Playadors bring their signature blend of jazz, funk, soul, and R&B, showcasing jazz as a vibrant, evolving art form.
Headlining the festival is acclaimed Virginia collective Butcher Brown, one of contemporary jazz’s most exciting bands. Their latest release, A Supreme Blue, draws inspiration from Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue and John Coltrane’s A Love Supreme, carrying forward the spirit of experimentation and reinvention that continues to define jazz.
More to Experience:
Enjoy wines by the glass or bottle, food vendors, and views of the Mississippi River. Before the festival, visit Alton’s Miles Davis Memorial Statue and downtown mural to experience the city where one of the world’s greatest musical innovators began his journey.
Event Schedule:
5:00 p.m. – Gates & Box Office Open
6:00 p.m. – Kasimu Taylor’s 100 Miles Tribute
7:15 p.m. – Playadors
8:30 p.m. – Butcher Brown
10:00 p.m. – Event Concludes
Ticket Options:
Choose your perfect festival experience with expanded ticket options including up-close tables on the stage or front row lawn seating plus optional add-ons: VIP parking, pre-ordered bottles of wine and charcuterie boxes provided by Alton’s own Brown Bag Bistro. Food vendors, wine by the bottle, and charcuterie boxes will also be available for purchase on-site at the festival.
General Admission: $10
Reserved Front Row Lawn Seating: $20
Front Row Table for Two: $80
Front Row Table for Four: $160
Reserved Table for Two: $60
Reserved Table for Four: $120
VIP Parking: $20
Charcuterie Box: $25
Bottle of Wine: $25
Purchase your tickets: https://www.metrotix.com/events/detail/alton-jazz-wine-fest-2026
Born in Alton in 1926, Miles Davis changed the course of jazz by continually reinventing it. This August, celebrate his legacy where it all began.
Thank you to our sponsors!!!!!!
Republic Services, Coleman's Country Campers, Liberty Bank, OSF Healthcare, Big Z Media and Grandpa Gang
Experience nationally acclaimed jazz in an intimate riverfront venue, with tickets starting at just $10. The evening will feature regional favorites, wine, food vendors and premium VIP experiences—all celebrating the living legacy of one of music's greatest innovators.
GET YOUR TICKETS!
https://www.metrotix.com/events/detail/alton-jazz-wine-fest-2026
As the world marks the 100th anniversary of Miles Davis’ birth, there’s no better place to celebrate his enduring influence than Alton, Illinois, where he was born.
On Saturday, August 29, from 6–10 p.m., the Alton Amphitheater hosts the Alton Jazz & Wine Festival, featuring artists who embody the creativity, innovation, and fearless spirit that defined one of music’s greatest pioneers. Rather than looking back, this festival celebrates how Miles Davis’ legacy continues to inspire and shape jazz today.
Featured Performances:
The evening begins with Kasimu Taylor’s 100 Miles Tribute, celebrating the musical traditions of St. Louis and East St. Louis that helped shape the world Miles Davis grew up in.
Next, Playadors bring their signature blend of jazz, funk, soul, and R&B, showcasing jazz as a vibrant, evolving art form.
Headlining the festival is acclaimed Virginia collective Butcher Brown, one of contemporary jazz’s most exciting bands. Their latest release, A Supreme Blue, draws inspiration from Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue and John Coltrane’s A Love Supreme, carrying forward the spirit of experimentation and reinvention that continues to define jazz.
More to Experience:
Enjoy wines by the glass or bottle, food vendors, and views of the Mississippi River. Before the festival, visit Alton’s Miles Davis Memorial Statue and downtown mural to experience the city where one of the world’s greatest musical innovators began his journey.
Event Schedule:
5:00 p.m. – Gates & Box Office Open
6:00 p.m. – Kasimu Taylor’s 100 Miles Tribute
7:15 p.m. – Playadors
8:30 p.m. – Butcher Brown
10:00 p.m. – Event Concludes
Ticket Options:
Choose your perfect festival experience with expanded ticket options including up-close tables on the stage or front row lawn seating plus optional add-ons: VIP parking, pre-ordered bottles of wine and charcuterie boxes provided by Alton’s own Brown Bag Bistro. Food vendors, wine by the bottle, and charcuterie boxes will also be available for purchase on-site at the festival.
General Admission: $10
Reserved Front Row Lawn Seating: $20
Front Row Table for Two: $80
Front Row Table for Four: $160
Reserved Table for Two: $60
Reserved Table for Four: $120
VIP Parking: $20
Charcuterie Box: $25
Bottle of Wine: $25
Purchase your tickets: https://www.metrotix.com/events/detail/alton-jazz-wine-fest-2026
Born in Alton in 1926, Miles Davis changed the course of jazz by continually reinventing it. This August, celebrate his legacy where it all began.
Thank you to our sponsors!!!!!!
Republic Services, Coleman's Country Campers, Liberty Bank, OSF Healthcare, Big Z Media and Grandpa Gang
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1 Riverfront Dr, Alton, IL, United States, Illinois 62002
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