Denver Jazz Festival 2026!

TICKETING GOES LIVE BY AUGUST 10th! RSVP TO THIS EVENT FOR UPDATES!!!
This is the Denver Jazz Festival 2026::::
5 Days, 7 Special Shows, A Fully Immersive Music and Dance Experience, A Beginner-Friendly Dance Lesson Every Night! Dance classes, Q&A with musicians, social dancing, and performances included! Come to listen, learn, or move to the music-- or all three!!!
September 16-20, 2026
TICKETING GOES LIVE BY AUGUST 10th! RSVP TO THIS EVENT FOR UPDATES!!!

FEATURED BANDS:
The Delta Sonics Blues Band
Jeremy Mohney Band
Eyal Vilner Swing Band
Eyal Vilner Big Band
Zakiya Hooker and Ollan Bell (i.e. "Chris James")
The Gabriel Mervine All Star Jazz Band

LOCATIONS:
Wednesday at La Rumba Denver
Thursday at My Motion Dance Company
Friday, Saturday and Sunday at The Studio Loft at Ellie Caulkins Opera House

SCHEDULE BREAK DOWN:
---Wednesday, September 16:
Shimmy Shakin' Blues Dance Party with The Delta Sonics Blues Band
Location: La Rumba Denver
7-8pm: Beginner-friendly blues dance class
8-midnight: Live music with The Delta Sonics Blues Band with an open dance floor
Website event link: https://cmdance.org/events/shimmy-shakin-blues-dance-party-first-denver-jazz-festival-2026-event/
---Thursday, September 17th:
Velour Social with Jeremy Mohney Band
Location: My Motion Dance Company
7-8pm - Open Lindy Hop (Swing Dance) Fundamentals Class
8-11pm - Two rooms of music and dancing:
Room 1: Live music with the Jeremy Mohney Band with an open dance floor
Room 2: Fusion dancing to DJed music
Facebook event link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1GDRAafMnv/
---Friday, September 18th:
Location: The Studio Loft at Ellie Caulkins Opera House
8-9pm Intro to Swing Dance Class
9-midnight- Live music with the Eyal Vilner Swing Band with an open dance floor
---Saturday, September 19th:
Location: The Studio Loft at Ellie Caulkins Opera House
7:15-8:15PM "Dance Across America" Special Show featuring the Eyal Vilner Big Band and performances of dancers representing a variety of vernacular dance of America.
8:20-9:00PM- Swing dance crash course before the big dance party!
9:00-midnight- Live music with the Eyal Vilner Big Band with an open dance floor
---Sunday September 20th:
Location: The Studio Loft at Ellie Caulkins Opera House
5:20-6:00PM- Blues & R&B Dance Class
6:00-7:00PM- Live music from Zakiya Hooker and Ollan Bell (i.e. "Chris James") with an open dance floor
7:00-7:30PM- Q&A with musicians
9:00-midnight- Live music with the The Gabriel Mervine All Star Jazz Band with an open dance floor
The Studio Loft is a stunning space with a giant dance floor and dreamy ambiance. Snacks and drinks available at the bar. Bring your dancing shoes!