Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival

06/16/2026

Tues June 23 - Join Sean Jones for a special fundraiser for the Pittsburgh International Jazz Fest celebrating Miles@100 at August Wilson African American Cultural Center at 7pm.
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06/15/2026

Kick off weekend and the series jazzjAM on Sat Sept 20 with Howie Alexander from 10am to 12:30pm on the water at 2 Federal Street with Shore Thing —live jazz every third Saturday leading up to the 16th presented in partnership with Riverlife .Experience an unforgettable waterfront vibe filled with world-class music, community energy, and the sounds of jazz in one of Pittsburgh’s most vibrant summer destinations.

06/11/2026

Mark your calenders! June 23 when we celebrate Miles@100 with Sean Jones and friends as a fundraiser for . We want to keep the festival FREE on Liberty Ave., and we need your support. Please show your love for Sean, Miles Davis, and of course Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival. Join us on June 23 at August Wilson African American Cultural Center for this special event. We have general admission tickets and a limited # of VIP tickets available here which include a special meet and greet and reception. awc.culturaldistrict.org/production/108245

Sean Jones & Friends - Pittsburgh | Official Ticket Source | August Wilson Cultural Center | Tue, Jun 23, 2026, 7:00pm | | AWAACC

06/06/2026

06/04/2026

🌎🪮 NEW SHOW 🪮🌎

Tuesday, August 4th
Digable Planets Blowout Comb 30th Anniversary Tour
Mr. Smalls Theatre

🎟 Tickets go on sale Friday, June 5th at 10AM via https://tinyurl.com/3a9jx6xb

05/29/2026

Please join us in wishing Pittsburgh’s adopted son. Sean Jones a very happy 🎉. Sean has been part of since its inception and has done so much for Pittsburgh’s cultural scene, we feel he’s one of our own, (He was born in Warren, OH).

On June 23, Sean will be performing a special program for Miles @ 100 as a fundraiser for Pittsburgh Jazz Fest at August Wilson African American Cultural Center . Come join Sean Jones and raise a glass for his birthday, his amazing talent and for
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05/26/2026

It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we announce the passing of Sonny Rollins. The Saxophone Colossus died this afternoon at his home in Woodstock, NY at the age of 95. “I think when the creative person ends, he continues in the next existence. I’m a person who believes this life isn’t the be-all and end-all of everything. A spiritual person doesn’t feel like that.” –S.R. (2009)

05/25/2026

05/20/2026

Are you ready for the 16th edition of the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival, Co-Presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, on September 19th and 20th!

This year’s theme is all about how Jazz, R&B, Blues, Folk and Gospel have shaped American culture While the Festival is free on the street Sat and Sun in front of 980 Liberty Ave — enjoy the VIP experience with up front seating, access to the August Wilson African American Cultural Center building, VIP-only bars, lounge areas, and much more. https://awc.culturaldistrict.org/package/14889

Here are just of the artists we’re presenting at 2026:
Lalah Hathaway
Herlin Riley
Terri Lyne Carrington
Lady Blackbird
Eric Roberson
Orrin Evans
Nate Smith
ANNIE & THE CALDWELLS
A special tribute to Bernard Purdie and so much more!

Be sure to get your VIP passes now before they sell out!
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05/17/2026

Our America250.
https://pittsburghjazzfest.org/events/pijf-street-festival/
How JAZZ, R&B, SOUL, BLUES, FOLK, GOSPEL has shaped American culture, or global culture for that matter...that is the question...that is what we will be exploring at the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival September 2026. Helping us get there are some creme musicians and artists. Making it possible is HIGHMARK
You will notice the preponderance of drummers...it's the rhythm. You know where it comes from.
We pay tribute to the beats architect, the timekeeper for so over 4000 classic award winning recordings by Aretha Franklin, Steely Dan, James Brown, Miles Davis and the list goes on ...👑Bernard "Pretty" Purdie w/musical director Dwayne Dolphin
And
Lalah Hathaway
Nate Smith
Eric Roberson, Joyce & George Wein Foundation Artist in Residence
Terri Lyne Carrington
Orrin Evans tribute to Monk
Sean Jones
Herlin Riley NOLA Groove Masters
Lady Blackbird 🦅
Annie & The Caldwells
Jae Sinnett Blur The Lines (it's a rock project and it's 🔥)
Rakiem Walker Project w/ GLYRA & Chris Swift (a Harlem jazz and hip hop set)
Roger Humphries
Nathan-Paul Davis & The Admirables
Tribute to D'Angelo w/Dennis Garner & Cam Chambers
T. Marie & Friends R&B Session
Old school dance parties, listening sets and more experiences to enjoy...
And More to be announced