Announcing the 2nd Annual Nashville Jazz Festival
Tickets are on sale now for the 2nd Annual Nashville Jazz Festival, presented by the Nashville Jazz Workshop.
October 24-25, 2026 at 3rd and Lindsley
The Festival returns under Artistic Director Jeff Coffin for its second year, shining a spotlight on Nashville’s local jazz talent swinging alongside national legends.
Two days only. This is Jazz in Nashville.
Saturday, October 24
Doors at 5pm
5:30-5:45pm Vanderbilt Student Brass Band
6:00-6:35pm Giovanni Rodriguez & 12 Manos
6:45-7:20pm Sofia Goodman Septet
7:40-8:15pm The Day Drinkers
8:25-9:00pm Dara Starr Tucker
9:10-10:30pm Bill Evans & Jeff Coffin ‘SUPER NOVA’ Featuring Keith Carlock
Sunday, October 25
Doors at 4pm
5:30-6:05pm David Williford
6:15-6:50pm Chester Thompson
7-7:40pm Rod McGaha
8-9:30pm Kirk Whalum
BECOME A FRIEND OF THE FESTIVAL
Friends of the Festival get two 2-day passes held at will call, access to soundcheck, a signed festival poster, and your name on the festival website and signage.
100% of your Friends of the Festival donation supports Jazz for Everyone, NJW’s education pipeline serving musicians across generations, from young students taking their first steps in jazz through adult and older-adult programs.
WIN THE ULTIMATE DAVE MATTHEWS BAND EXPERIENCE FOR TWO
Enter to win! Our friends at the Dave Matthews Band have donated an amazing prize package to support our festival fundraising sweepstakes and jazz education in Nashville.
One lucky winner will see them live at an upcoming November tour date and receive 2 tickets, hospitality passes, a signed poster, and travel cash. Every entry supports NJW’s mission.
Kirk Whalum
Bill Evans
Jeff Coffin
Chester Thompson
Rod McGaha
Dara Starr Tucker
Giovanni Rodriguez
Sofia Goodman
David Williford
