Twin Cities Jazz Festival 2026
The Twin Cities Jazz Festival is a major, free civic jazz festival held annually in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Established in 1999, the festival's mission is to bring communities together to enjoy and appreciate the art form of jazz and inspire new generations of youth. It features national and local jazz artists performing on multiple stages, primarily centered around Mears Park in the Lowertown arts district. The event is known for its accessible, family-friendly atmosphere and community spirit.
- Jazz
- World
- Pop
- Hip-Hop
- EDM
- R&B
- Ages
- All ages
- Family friendly
- Yes
The festival encourages the use of public transportation by offering free Metro Transit bus and light rail passes to attendees to reduce the event's carbon footprint.
Lineup
28 artists
Sullivan Fortner
Jazz
Will Kennedy
Jazz
Michael Mayo
R&B, Jazz
JazzMN Orchestra
Jazz
- Russell Ferrante
- Yogev Shetrit
- Chris Bates
- Dane Alderson
- Brandon Wozniak
- Bryan Nichols
- David Feily
- Kayvon Gordon
- Moshe Elmakias
- Zacc Harris Group
- Zacc Harris
- Anibal Soares
- Itai Eliezri
- Jason Craft
- Pete James Johnson
- Selby Avenue Brass Band
- Sullivan Fortner Trio
- Thomasina Petrus
- Tyrone Allen
- Yogev Shetrit Trio
Getting there
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