NYC Jazz Events

247 events across 8+ venues in New York City

Jazz Events events in New York City

New York City is the undisputed jazz capital of the world. From the legendary Village Vanguard, where Coltrane recorded his masterpieces, to the velvet intimacy of Smalls and the sophisticated programming at Jazz at Lincoln Center, the city offers an unparalleled range of live jazz experiences. Whether you're seeking a late-night bebop session in the West Village, a rising star's debut at the Blue Note, or an orchestral jazz experience at David Geffen Hall, these listings represent the beating heart of America's original art form.

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Blues Rock 18 Blues 16 Free Jazz 14 Big Band 14 Modern Blues 14 Latin Jazz 11 Experimental Jazz 10 Vocal Jazz 10 Hard Bop 9 Jazz Funk 9 Jazz Fusion 6 Smooth Jazz 5 Acid Jazz 4 Cool Jazz 4 Swing Music 4 Bebop 3 Nu Jazz 1

Top Picks: April 2026

20 hand-picked events from 247 total

Questlove - Prince DJ Set
Rico Jones Quartet
Jam Session Hosted By Jason Clotter
Spanish Fly
Samoa Wilson Acoustic
The Hemphill Stringtet with Ursula Oppens
The Pioneers

The Pioneers

Live Music Night
David Lopato and Global Coolant
New Moon Acoustic
TRIO
T Blues Band | Mack / Crenshaw
Jam Session Hosted by Greg Glassman
SaRon Crenshaw Acoustic
Doc / Bryan Band

Doc / Bryan Band

City Pop Waves: Masayoshi Takanaka SUPER TAKANAKA WORLD LIVE 2026
Jr Mack Acoustic

Jr Mack Acoustic

WeBop Family Jazz Party: Jazz & Africa, Diaspora Connections
T Blues Band | French / Ajamu
Anthony Wonsey Quartet

Where to Go

The most active venues for jazz events this month

Terra Blues 62 events Smalls Jazz Club 42 events The Stone at The New School 26 events Dizzy's Club 25 events Red Rooster Harlem 16 events Tomi Jazz 16 events Blue Note Jazz Club 11 events Jazz at Lincoln Center 10 events