When does Syracuse Jazz Fest take place?

Syracuse Jazz Fest takes place in Syracuse in early july. The exact dates for each edition can vary, so it's worth confirming them on the official website.

Where is Syracuse Jazz Fest held?

It takes place in Syracuse (Syracuse, New York).

How do I follow the program and get tickets?

At Jazz Live US we publish its shows in our Calendar listings as they are confirmed, and for the full line-up and tickets you can check the festival's official website. If you join Jazz Live US, we'll let you know when the line-up is announced.

Syracuse International Jazz Fest

Syracuse International Jazz Fest is a free four-day festival in central New York, split between the Syracuse University campus and the Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards in nearby LaFayette.

Syracuse Jazz Fest, jazz festival in Syracuse

City: Syracuse
Where: Syracuse, New York
When: Early July

The festival dates from the early 1980s and reached its 40th anniversary in 2026, making it one of the oldest free jazz festivals in the Northeast. Free admission has been the organizing principle since the beginning and the festival still states it plainly: the music is free, always. That has kept it dependent on sponsors and volunteers rather than gate revenue, and the festival has had gaps and venue changes over the decades as a result.

The current format splits the event between two very different settings - the Syracuse University campus in the city and an apple orchard in LaFayette, about fifteen miles south - which lets it combine indoor campus events with a large outdoor field day. The 2026 edition ran July 9-12.

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We don't have any Syracuse Jazz Fest shows in our listings yet (its program is usually announced shortly before each edition). In the meantime, explore all our live jazz shows.

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Frequently asked questions

When does Syracuse Jazz Fest take place?: Syracuse Jazz Fest takes place in Syracuse in early july. The exact dates for each edition can vary, so it's worth confirming them on the official website.
Where is Syracuse Jazz Fest held?: It takes place in Syracuse (Syracuse, New York).
How do I follow the program and get tickets?: At Jazz Live US we publish its shows in our Calendar listings as they are confirmed, and for the full line-up and tickets you can check the festival's official website. If you join Jazz Live US, we'll let you know when the line-up is announced.

The exact dates for each edition can vary. Check the festival's official website to confirm the line-up and tickets.