Vail Jazz

06/03/2026

A Labor Day Weekend tradition that always sells out!

Join us for the Niki Haris Gospel Show at the 32nd Annual Vail Jazz Festival and experience the energy, joy, and spirit that have made this one of the Festival’s most beloved performances. With Niki’s powerhouse vocals and an all-star ensemble, this uplifting Sunday morning celebration is the perfect finale to an unforgettable weekend of jazz!

Tickets are selling fast, secure your seats before they're gone!

https://vailjazz.org/vail-jazz-festival/

05/29/2026

🚨 Early Bird Pricing Ends June 1! 🚨

Don't miss your chance to save on tickets for the 32nd Annual Vail Jazz Festival. Join us Labor Day Weekend, September 4–6, for three days of world-class jazz, unforgettable collaborations, and extraordinary performances in the heart of the Colorado Rockies!

🎟️ Purchase your tickets before June 1 to lock in the lowest prices of the year.

https://vailjazz.org/vail-jazz-festival/

05/27/2026

Congratulations to the winners of the Elementary Division of the 2026 Tony G. Rising Star Awards! 🎶✨

We are proud to recognize four outstanding young musicians in our local community, who have shown exceptional passion, dedication, and promise in music. Each recipient will receive funding to support their continued musical journey through instrument purchases and music education opportunities.

Thank you to the incredible teachers who nominated these students and to our generous supporters for helping us keep Tony Gulizia’s legacy alive by investing in the next generation of musicians. ❤️🎷

05/18/2026

On Monday, we celebrated the season finale of Vail Jazz Goes to School at the Vilar Performing Arts Center! We loved the incredible energy in the room as students, teachers, and musicians came together to celebrate another amazing year of jazz education.

A huge thank you to the Eagle County School District and the wonderful teachers who have welcomed us into their classrooms for the past 28 years. Your support helps make this program possible and continues to inspire the next generation through music.

We are also incredibly grateful to Alpine Bank and Discover Vail for their continued support of Vail Jazz Goes to School and arts education in our community.

05/14/2026

Three Vail Jazz Workshop alumni are taking the stage at the legendary Blue Note Jazz Club this spring, bringing their signature artistry to one of the most iconic venues in jazz. These internationally acclaimed alumni continue to make their mark on the global jazz scene. Curious which Vail Jazz alumni are heading to this celebrated NYC stage?

https://vailjazz.org/2026/05/12/workshop-alumni-happenings-may-13-may-26-2026/

Marcus Gilmore (drums 2002), Terrace Martin (saxophone 1997), and Morgan Guerin (saxophone 2014) are all making appearances at the legendary Blue Note Jazz Club in NYC this spring, continuing the strong presence of Vail...

05/10/2026

🎷 Don’t miss the incredible Camille Thurman at the 32nd Annual Vail Jazz Festival this Labor Day Weekend! Known for her powerhouse vocals, masterful saxophone playing, and electrifying stage presence, Camille brings a fresh energy to every performance. Join us in the mountains for unforgettable collaborations, world-class jazz, and an incredible weekend of music at Manor Vail Lodge.

🎟️ Tickets and passes are on sale now — Early Bird pricing ends June 1!

https://vailjazz.org/vail-jazz-festival/

05/04/2026

Don’t miss your chance to save 🎶

Early Bird pricing for the 32nd Annual Vail Jazz Festival ends June 1. Secure your passes and tickets now to experience world-class performances, unforgettable collaborations, and the magic of jazz in the mountains this Labor Day weekend!

Learn more at https://vailjazz.org/vail-jazz-festival/.

04/30/2026

We’re almost there 🎶

Today is the last day of Jazz Appreciation Month, and we’re just shy of our $2,500 goal to support local jazz education through Vail Jazz. Every dollar helps us bring music into classrooms, support young musicians, and keep jazz thriving in our community!

Help us cross the finish line—make your gift today and be part of something meaningful.

🎷 Donate now and celebrate jazz with us!

https://vailjazz.org/donate/

04/27/2026

Last call for the next generation of jazz greats 🎷 Applications for the Vail Jazz Workshop close April 30, don’t miss your chance to study, perform, and grow alongside world-class faculty in the heart of Vail. Apply now before it’s too late!

Learn more at: https://vailjazz.org/education/vj-workshop/

04/23/2026

April is Jazz Appreciation Month, and we’re celebrating the music we love by investing in the next generation 🎶

Help us reach our goal of raising $2,500 this month to support local jazz education programs, bring music into classrooms, support young artists, and keep jazz thriving in our community.

Every gift, big or small, makes a difference. Join us in making an impact! 💛

Donate today and keep the music playing!
https://vailjazz.org/donate/