NoMad Jazz Festival

NoMad Jazz Festival Returns to Madison Square Park on August 7th and 8th–bringing free programming, global artists, and family programs
About this Event

The NoMad Jazz Festival returns August 7–8, 2026, for its second annual celebration of jazz, community, and culture in Madison Square Park. The festival is free and open to the public. VIP ticket packages offer reserved seating, exclusive festival merchandise, and additional benefits. Purchase your pass here.

The 2026 Mainstage lineup in Madison Square Park features acclaimed artists from across the jazz spectrum, including:

• José James
• The Jazz Gallery All-Stars featuring special guest Renée Neufville
• George Cables
• Ben Wendel
• Jaleel Shaw with special guest Camille Thurman
• John Ellis & Double-Wide
• Godwin Louis
• Yuhan Su

Family programming includes student performances by the South Bronx Charter School for International Cultures and the Arts, Swing-Along with Allegra Levy & Friends, and family activities throughout the weekend.