πΆ Johnson City Jazz Festival
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April 16β19, 2026
π Johnson City, TN & Jonesborough, TN
A multi-day celebration of regional and national jazz talent, featuring intimate performances, curated ensemble sets, and collaborative jam sessions across premier venues in the Tri-Cities.
πΈ Thursday, April 16 β Kickoff Night
π Caponeβs | Downtown Johnson City
β° 7:00 β 10:00 PM
π² FREE (Tips Encouraged)
7:00 β 7:10 PM β Welcome & Opening Remarks
7:10 β 8:00 PM β Ensemble Sets (Multiple Regional Groups)
8:00 β 8:10 PM β Break
8:10 β 9:00 PM β Ensemble Sets Continue
9:00 β 10:00 PM β πΆ Open Jam Session Finale
Featuring 6+ regional ensembles in curated sets and an open collaborative jam.
π· Friday, April 17 β Main Stage Performances
π ETSU Martin Center for the Arts β Powell Recital Hall
πͺ Doors: 7:00 PM | π΅ Music: 8:00 PM
π² $35
8:00 β 8:45 PM β Moon Unit (Durham guitar trio)
8:45 β 9:00 PM β Intermission
9:00 β 10:15 PM β Emma Hedrick & Quintet
πΊ Saturday, April 18 β Main Stage Continues
π ETSU Martin Center for the Arts β Powell Recital Hall
πͺ Doors: 7:00 PM | π΅ Music: 8:00 PM
π² $35 ($60 for both nights)
8:00 β 9:00 PM β Vance Thompson Quintet (Knoxville)
9:00 β 9:15 PM β Intermission
9:15 β 10:30 PM β Steve LaSpina Quintet (Asheville)
πΌ Sunday, April 19 β Festival Finale
π Jackson Theatre
β° 7:00 β 9:00 PM
π² $14
7:00 β 7:50 PM β ETSU Jazz Ensemble (Dir. Martin Walters)
7:50 β 8:00 PM β Intermission
8:00 β 9:00 PM β Tri-Cities Jazz Orchestra (Dir. Eddie Dalton)
π€ Festival Highlights
- 4 days of live jazz across multiple venues
- Mix of regional favorites and nationally recognized artists
- Intimate listening rooms and lively downtown atmosphere
- Affordable pricing, including a free kickoff event