University of Idaho Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival

09/01/2026

Are you passionate about music and event production? Join our LHSOM team!
Apply to be our new Music Events Operations Coordinator. This full-time position supports the planning, coordination, and delivery of the University of Idaho Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival and the Auditorium Chamber Music Series (ACMS).

The Music Events Operations Coordinator position supports the planning, coordination, and delivery of the University of Idaho’s nationally recognized music programs and performance events, in the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival and the Administration Auditorium Concert Series (ACMS). The position is ...

05/12/2026

Mark your calendars 🗓 🎂 We'll see you April 14-17, 2027 as we celebrate the 60th Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival!

05/11/2026

We can't let the school year slip away without a big shoutout to this year's Hamp's Jazz Ambassadors! We're grateful for the time we shared and the music you brought to our festival.

🎷 Ryan Acheson - University of Idaho
🎺 Sean Kiefer - University of Northern Iowa
🎹 Mimi Terry - Berklee College of Music
🎻 Jake McIntyre-Paul - Capilano University
🥁 Max Welterlen - University of Michigan

05/08/2026

Currently fangirling over our very own Lionel Hampton School of Music students 🫰The talent, the hustle, the great energy - you showed up BIG for this year's jazz festival.

We're sending good vibes as you lock in for finals week. Summer is on its way 😎

04/29/2026

Thanks for the look behind the scenes, Ryan! 👏👏👏

04/27/2026

We're proud to celebrate the many outstanding student musicians who competed at the 2026 Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival. View the full list of award winners on our website 🏆

Special congratulations to....

🏅$1,500 Avista Scholarship Recipients
Madeline Alviar from Garfield High School in Seattle, WA
Gavin Bunbury, trumpet from Edmonds Woodway High School in Edmonds, WA

🏅$1,000 Avista Scholarship Recipients
Jase McKnight from Lewiston High School in Lewiston, ID
Theo McGaughey, bass from Chief Sealth International High School in Seattle, WA

🏆 Junior Sweepstakes Winner
Jazz Band I from Northwood Middle School in Spokane, WA

🏆 Senior Vocal Sweepstakes
Inversion from Caldera High School in Bend, OR

🏆 Senior Instrumental Sweepstakes
Jazz Ensemble I from Edmonds Woodway High School in Edmonds, WA

04/27/2026

The 59th Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival ended on a high note 🎺🎶 what a blast to see Something Else! & the Lionel Hampton Big Band!

Congratulations to all the performers in the Senior Instrumental division🏅👀 stay tuned to see the results of the Avista Scholarship and Sweepstakes Competition.

04/25/2026

Life lessons with Jazzmeia Horn & "Flying Home" with Warren Wolf? Last night's concert was pure magic 🪄🎶

Way to go vocal performers & an extra special congratulations to the Sweepstakes & Avista Scholarship competitors 🏆

04/25/2026

The sun is shining on the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival ☀ yesterday's performances brought fierce competition and great energy! Well done vocal competitors 🎶

Welcome to campus, high school instrumentalists, break a leg!

04/24/2026

Tune in to tonight’s concert to hear the UI Chamber Jazz Choir 🎶 featured at the ICCU Arena at 7 pm

See Jazzmeia Horn and Warren Wolf at the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival 🎉 Get tickets at UI Tickets online or at the door.