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SUMMARY:38th Elkhart Jazz Festival
DESCRIPTION:View the Elkhart Jazz Festival Schedule\n			\n				Download the Jazz Festival App!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Since 1988\, jazz legends and fans have gathered each summer in downtown Elkhart for an unforgettable weekend at the Elkhart Jazz Festival. Blending warm small-town hospitality with world-class talent\, the festival has grown into an internationally recognized celebration of America’s classic art form. Each year\, more than 100 performers take the stage while thousands of visitors fill the city for four days of live music\, community spirit\, and nonstop jazz. \n\nThursday\, June 18\nThe festival kicks off at The Lerner Theatre with chart-topping\, GRAMMY® Award-winning duo Larkin Poe\, presented by the Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau as part of the 38th annual Elkhart Jazz Festival. \nSisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell are known for their powerful blend of contemporary blues\, roots rock\, and Americana\, paired with deeply personal storytelling and electrifying musicianship. Their latest album Bloom earned a 2026 GRAMMY® nomination for Best Americana Album and continues their evolution as one of the most compelling acts in modern roots music. \n\nFriday\, June 19\nFriday night at The Lerner Theatre features the Jeff Hamilton Trio\, led by one of the most respected drummers in jazz. Hamilton is joined by pianist Tadataka Unno and bassist Jon Hamar\, bringing world-class musicianship and timeless swing to the festival stage. \nIn The Crystal Ballroom\, the Mayor’s Reception\, celebrating Juneteenth\, will feature Tim Cunningham with special guest Ivan Moreland in an elegant evening of music and community. \nYour Day Pass or Weekend Pass also includes performances throughout the evening\, including the Metz\, Sportiello\, Keller Trio\, along with outdoor stage performances by Powerhouse\, VibeNation\, and Whistle Pigs\, with live music happening across multiple festival venues throughout downtown Elkhart. \n\nSaturday\, June 20\nSaturday night’s headliner at The Lerner Theatre is St. Paul & The Broken Bones\, the powerhouse soul ensemble from Birmingham\, Alabama\, known for their electrifying live performances and the commanding vocals of frontman Paul Janeway. Their newest album marks a creative renewal\, blending soulful roots with bold modern energy. \nWith a Day Pass or Weekend Pass\, festivalgoers can enjoy a full day of performances across stages\, including the Dave Bennett Quartet\, Connie Han Trio\, Eric Rasmussen Quartet\, and the Jessica Fichot Quartet. \nAdditional performances throughout the day include Moga Family Band\, The Free Label\, Idun Carling Quintet\, Abbie Thomas & The Crazy Hearts\, The Frownin’ Mawgs\, and 3 Martini Jeannie\, along with student groups\, regional favorites\, and surprise festival guests appearing throughout Downtown Elkhart. \n\nSunday\, June 21\nSunday morning will feature the return of the popular Jazz Brunch in the Crystal Ballroom (sold separately)\, featuring live jazz in an elegant setting. \nThe festival concludes with a special headliner performance at The Lerner Theatre featuring GRAMMY®-winning guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli with Truth in Jazz\, performing timeless standards along with selections from his latest tribute to Tony Bennett. \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Join the “Top Brass”\, all access for the weekend and recognition as EJF supporter.\nFor Top Brass contact: elkfestinc@gmail.com \n			\n				Get Tickets\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\nWant the full Jazz Fest experience?Choose the “I Want It All” Pass!\n\n\nThe ultimate way to experience the festival is the I Want It All Pass. This package includes a ticket to each headliner concert at The Lerner Theatre — Larkin Poe\, Jeff Hamilton Trio\, St. Paul & The Broken Bones\, and John Pizzarelli with Truth in Jazz — plus a bonus Weekend Pass for access to additional performances throughout the festival. If you don’t want to miss a moment of the 38th Annual Elkhart Jazz Festival\, this is the pass for you.\n			\n				I Want It All!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				2026 Elkhart Jazz Festival Volunteers\nIf you are interested in becoming a 2026 Elkhart Jazz Festival volunteer\, please fill out this application and submit via email to therese.geise@thelerner.com \n			\n				Download Jazz Festival Volunteer Application\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Find more Jazz Festival Events below: \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n	\n		\n\n			\n			\n\n			\n			\n				\n											\n\n	\n	\n		\n			Oct		\n		\n			16		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n\n				\n					\n		\n		Friday\, October 16 @ 8:00 am - Thursday\, December 10 @ 5:00 pm	\n	\n					\n	\n		Premier Arts – 2027 Season Package	\n\n				\n\n				\n			\n		\n	\n\n\n											\n\n	\n	\n		\n			Oct		\n		\n			27		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n\n				\n					\n		\n		7:30 pm	\n	\n					\n	\n		A Taste of Ireland: The Irish Music & Dance Sensation	\n\n				\n\n				\n			\n		\n	\n\n\n											\n\n	\n	\n		\n			Nov		\n		\n			8		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n\n				\n					\n		\n		7:00 pm	\n	\n					\n	\n		Bert Kreischer: Permission to Party	\n\n				\n\n				\n			\n		\n	\n\n\n											\n\n	\n	\n		\n			Nov		\n		\n			12		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n\n				\n					\n		\n		7:30 pm	\n	\n					\n	\n		Bored Teachers: “Is It Friday Yet?!” Comedy Tour	\n\n				\n\n				\n			\n		\n	\n\n\n											\n\n	\n	\n		\n			Nov		\n		\n			14		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n\n				\n					\n		\n		7:30 pm	\n	\n					\n	\n		South Bend Lyric Opera – French Masters: Operatic Arias and Duets	\n\n				\n\n				\n			\n		\n	\n\n\n											\n\n	\n	\n		\n			Nov		\n		\n			20		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n\n				\n					\n		\n		7:30 pm	\n	\n					\n	\n		Friends of The Lerner presents: Mike Super – Magic & Illusion	\n\n				\n\n				\n			\n		\n	\n\n\n											\n\n	\n	\n		\n			Nov		\n		\n			22		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n\n				\n					\n		\n		7:00 pm	\n	\n					\n	\n		Charlie Berens: The Lost and Found Tour	\n\n				\n\n				\n			\n		\n	\n\n\n											\n\n	\n	\n		\n			Nov		\n		\n			28		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n\n				\n					\n		\n		3:00 pm	\n	\n					\n	\n		The Nutcracker at The Lerner Theatre	\n\n				\n\n				\n			\n		\n	\n\n\n											\n\n	\n	\n		\n			Feb		\n		\n			5		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n\n				\n					\n		\n		7:00 pm	\n	\n					\n	\n		Friends of The Lerner presents: Catapult – Magic Shadows	\n\n				\n\n				\n			\n		\n	\n\n\n											\n\n	\n	\n		\n			Apr		\n		\n			9		\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n\n				\n					\n		\n		7:00 pm	\n	\n					\n	\n		Amber Autry: Happy Holler Tour	\n\n				\n\n				\n			\n		\n	\n\n\n									\n\n				\n	\n		View Calendar	\n\n\n					\n	\n\n\n\n			\n				View the Elkhart Jazz Festival Schedule\n			\n				Download the Jazz Festival App!\n			\n				Visit elkhartjazzfestival.com\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				PRESENTED BY THE ELKHART COUNTY CVB
URL:https://thelerner.com/event/38th-elkhart-jazz-festival/
LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Featured,Food and Drink,Jazz Fest
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