Saratoga Jazz Festival presented by GE Vernova
A two-day, two-stage festival at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, NY. The 50th edition takes place June 26 & 27, 2027. Lineup, schedule and tickets are announced on the festival site.
JusticeAid
Benefit concerts and public forums in New York City and Washington, DC that use music and art to fund and spotlight civil rights and criminal justice organizations. Next up: Rhythm Nation DC — September 29, 2026 at The Hamilton, Washington, DC, benefiting the National Immigration Project. Full schedule, tickets and this year’s grantee partner are on JusticeAid’s site.
The Joyce and George T. Wein Shape of Jazz Series — Zankel Hall, Carnegie Hall
Carnegie Hall’s jazz series at Zankel Hall, curated by Danny Melnick since 2003. The 2026–27 season features Lakecia Benjamin (October 23, 2026), esperanza spalding (December 18, 2026) and Billy Childs: A 70th Birthday Celebration (March 5, 2027). Dates and tickets are on Carnegie Hall’s calendar.
Photo: Lakecia Benjamin by Elizabeth Leitzell
The Local — Saugerties, NY
An intimate music, arts and culture venue at 16 John Street in Saugerties, NY, presenting touring and regional artists year-round — jazz, blues, folk, world and more, several nights a week. The full calendar and tickets (via DICE) live on The Local’s site.
ARTEMIS
The Blue Note Records supergroup — Renee Rosnes, Ingrid Jensen, Nicole Glover, Noriko Ueda and Allison Miller — managed by ALE, is touring the world behind their latest album Arboresque. All information regarding Artemis can be found here:
Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame — Induction Celebration
The annual induction ceremony and concert at Boston’s historic Wang Theatre, honoring the artists who shaped folk, Americana and roots music. The 2026 class included Aretha Franklin, Leonard Cohen, Neil Young, Judy Collins and Jackson Browne; the 2027 date and class will be announced on FARHOF’s site.
Songs Along the Rhine
featuring Rachael & Vilray plus Emily King
A luxury river cruise through four countries aboard Avalon Waterways, September 7–14, 2027, with performances by Rachael & Vilray and Emily King. Presented by Absolutely Live Entertainment and RR Custom Travel; 83 cabins, maximum 166 guests. Itinerary, packages and booking are on Rita Ryan Travel’s site.