Rochester International Jazz Festival

19th Edition Festival Postponed to June 18-26, 2021

July 10, 2020

Rochester, NY—July 10, 2020—Marc Iacona and John Nugent, producers of the CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival, announced today that the festival‘s nine-day 19th edition, first rescheduled from June 19 – June 27 to October 2 – 10, 2020 becau...

New Dates Announced for Spyro Gyra and Puss N Boots Headliner Shows

April 28, 2020

Rochester, NY--April 28, 2020--John Nugent and Marc Iacona, producers of the CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival, announced today new dates for two headliners shows for the festival's rescheduled 19th Edition October 2 -10, 2020. Puss N Boots featur...

New Festival Dates Announced - Oct 2-10, 2020

April 27, 2020

Rochester, NY--April 27, 2020--Marc Iacona and John Nugent, producers of the CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival released an updated statement today on the status of festival planning, which is proceeding as previously announced for a rescheduled eve...

19th Edition Canceled for June—Producers Working to Reschedule

April 2, 2020

Rochester, NY—CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival Producers Marc Iacona and John Nugent announced today that the festival's 19th edition, originally scheduled for June 19-27, will be canceled on those dates due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pan...

FAQs on our 19th Edition and the Coronavirus

March 18, 2020

All Festival Updates Related to the Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic Will Be Posted to this Page Update From Festival Producers - April 27, 2020 "Greetings from our RIJF team. This is a message of HOPE. We hope this finds you healthy and saf...

Lineup Announced for 19th Edition

March 17, 2020

9 Days – June 19 to 27 - 21 Venues – 335+ Shows Incl 100+ Free Shows & Events Taj Mahal, Kool and the Gang, the Allman Betts Band, and Tommy Emmanuel Headline FREE Shows! Trombone Shorty Headlines for First Time at E...

Special Message from Marc Iacona & John Nugent on the COVID-19 Coronavirus

March 17, 2020

March 17, 2020 Listen to audio message Like you, we are keeping a close watch and staying informed on the fluid situation of Covid 19. As we follow the CDC and local health officials' recommendations, we all MUST do our part ...

Puss N Boots & Wynonna Judd & The Big Noise Added to Headliner Lineup

February 25, 2020

Tickets on Sale Friday February 28 at 10AM! Rochester, NY—February 25, 2020—Producers John Nugent and Marc Iacona announced today two more headliners for the 2020 CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival – Puss N Boots - featuring ...

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February 3, 2020

The CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival, now in its 19th year, is one of the world’s leading jazz festivals, drawing more than 200,000 people to Rochester's Arts and Entertainment District to hear legendary performers, familiar favorites, risin...

Club Passes Go on Sale Friday October 25 for 2020 CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival

October 22, 2019

All Passes Shareable––Record 228 Shows & 13 Club Pass Venues! + 2 Former Venues Returning––Little Theatre and Auditorium at S. Clinton Rochester, NY—October 22, 2019—Club Passes for the 2020 CGI Rochester Inter...