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Free jazz shows across the US

Free-entry jazz, soul and blues shows across the US. Jams, council-run series and free live shows, updated daily.

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102 free-entry jazz shows across the US, in 12 cities. Updated nightly.

102 shows · 19 venues · 12 cities · updated nightly · August 24, 2026

102 shows

August 2026

23AUG
Latin jazz

Latin Jazz Jam

· Madison· 09:00 PM

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23AUG
Soul / Funk

Bill Roberts Combo

· Madison· 11:00 PM

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24AUG
Today
Soul / Funk

Angélique Kidjo / Cimafunk / DJ Freshy K

· New York· 01:00 AM

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25AUG
This week
Jazz

The Djangomatics

· Seattle· 11:00 PM

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26AUG
This week
Jazz

Madison Django Jazz Jam

· Madison· 01:00 AM

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26AUG
This week
Bossa nova

Jazz at 5: UW Jazz All-Stars, UW Faculty Band

· Madison· 10:00 PM

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26AUG
This week
Soul / Funk

Alexis Maurer Guitar Duo with Chris Symer Upright Bass

· Seattle· 11:00 PM

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27AUG
This week
Jazz

The Richard Hildner Armacanqui Quartet

· Madison· 02:00 AM

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27AUG
This week
Latin jazz

The Tony Castaneda Latin Jazz Band

· Madison· 11:30 PM

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28AUG
This weekend

Dinosaur Jr., Marc Ribot’s Ceramic Dog

Dinosaur Jr.

Lucinda's· New York

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28AUG
This weekend
Jazz

ZuZu Jam Session

· Madison

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28AUG
This weekend

The David Stoler Trio

· Madison· 10:00 PM

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28AUG
This weekend
Jazz

Bob Kerwin & Doug Brown

· Madison· 11:00 PM

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29AUG
This weekend
Blues

Harmonious Wail

· Madison

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29AUG
This weekend

Charlie Painter Trio

· Madison· 01:00 AM

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29AUG
This weekend
Bebop

Charlie Parker Jazz Festival: Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with special guests Marquis Hill and Ekep Nkwelle / Sherman Irby, music director / Bill Saxton Harlem All-Stars

· New York· 01:00 AM

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29AUG
This weekend
Jazz

Charlie Parker Jazz Festival: Joshua Redman / Nat Adderley Jr. / Catherine Russell / Nicole Glover / DJ Kultured Child

· New York· 08:00 PM

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29AUG
This weekend
Jazz

Jim Erickson

· Madison· 11:30 PM

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30AUG
This weekend

It’s My Park at Mahoney Playground

· New York· 05:00 PM

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30AUG
This weekend
Latin jazz

Latin Jazz Jam

· Madison· 09:00 PM

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30AUG
This weekend
Blues

The Charlie Parker Jazz Festival: Ravi Coltrane / Billy Hart Quartet / Kassa Overall / Vanisha Gould

· New York· 09:00 PM

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30AUG
This weekend
Jazz

Jazz Jam

· Charleston· 11:00 PM

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31AUG
This week

Mike Clark Organ Trio ft. Jerry Z and Dave Stryker

Mike Clark

SPACE· Chicago· 01:00 AM

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31AUG
This week
Jazz

Madison East HS Jazz Combo

· Madison· 03:00 AM

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September 2026

01SEP
Jazz

JAS COMMUNITY MOVIE NIGHT: Whiplash

· Aspen· 11:00 PM

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02SEP
Jazz

Madison Django Jazz Jam

· Madison· 01:00 AM

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02SEP
Modal jazz

Five Points Collective

· Madison· 02:00 AM

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02SEP
Bossa nova

Jazz at 5: Ladies Must Swing, Milwaukee Jazz Orchestra

· Madison· 10:00 PM

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03SEP
Latin jazz

The Tony Castaneda Latin Jazz Band

· Madison· 11:30 PM

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05SEP
Jazz

Jim Erickson

· Madison· 11:30 PM

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06SEP
Jazz

The John Hanrahan Quartet performs the music of John Coltrane featuring A Love Supreme

FITZGERALDS SIDEBAR· Chicago· 03:00 AM

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06SEP
Latin jazz

Latin Jazz Jam

· Madison· 09:00 PM

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09SEP
Jazz

Madison Django Jazz Jam

· Madison· 01:00 AM

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10SEP
Latin jazz

The Tony Castaneda Latin Jazz Band

· Madison· 11:30 PM

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11SEP
Jazz

Bob Kerwin & Doug Brown

· Madison· 11:00 PM

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14SEP

A Tribute to John Prine's Bruised Orange: Evanston Folk Festival Aftershow presented by Bluegrass Situation

Tift Merritt

SPACE· Chicago· 02:30 AM

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27SEP
Jazz

Jazz Jam

· Charleston· 11:00 PM

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October 2026

19OCT
Soul / Funk

JOHN SCOFIELD’S “ELECTROSPECTIVE” featuring OTEIL BURBRIDGE, LARRY GOLDINGS & ADAM DEITCH

John Scofield

Thalia Hall· Chicago· 02:00 AM

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25OCT
Jazz

Jazz Jam

· Charleston· 10:00 PM

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31OCT
Soul / Funk

DURTI-RYCE featuring DERON (Talented Men celebrating soulful R&B Music)

Catalina Jazz Club· Los Angeles· 01:30 AM

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31OCT
Soul / Funk

All Hallows Eve Spooktacular! with The Soul Rebels

Tipitina's· New Orleans· 02:00 AM

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November 2026

29NOV
Jazz

Jazz Jam

· Charleston· 11:00 PM

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Frequently asked questions

Are there free jazz shows in the US?
Yes: 102 free-entry jazz shows programmed right now in 12 cities, updated nightly.
What kinds of free shows are there?
Open jam sessions, council-run series, open-air live shows and jams in venues, all free entry.
How often are the listings updated?
Every night. We gather the programme from more than 40 sources (venues, festivals and listings) into a single place, so new dates appear the next day.