Celebrating music, community, and the renewal of downtown Buffalo—together.
This Sunday, we come together for the 4th Annual Buffalo Jazz Festival—a celebration that has quickly become more than just a music festival event. It’s about community, renewal, and the spirit of a city that believes in the power of the arts to bring us together. To see Ellicott Street closed off and filled with people enjoying great jazz, food, and friendship is a vision of what a vibrant downtown can be.
We are especially grateful to those who stepped forward to ensure this year’s festival could happen. Visionaries like Rocco Termini and our friends at Tappo Restaurant, as well as advocates in the media and local government, understood the importance of keeping this tradition alive for Buffalo. Their support reflects a shared belief that jazz—and music at large—can help shape the revitalization of our city. This festival is our gift back to the community, and we look forward to celebrating with you all on Sunday.
With gratitude,
Tony Zambito
Executive Director, JazzBuffalo
4th Annual Buffalo Jazz Festival!
Join us this Sunday for an exciting day of music and community unlike any other. A unique celebration of jazz and our city of Buffalo’s downtown!
Featured Sunday, August 31 @ 12:30 pm – 7:30 pm
4th Annual Buffalo Jazz Festival
Ellicott at Huron – Tappo Restaurant 338 Ellicott Street, Buffalo, United States
Set in the heart of downtown Buffalo, the 4th Annual Buffalo Jazz Festival returns with a vibrant new format—turning Ellicott Street in front of Tappo Restaurant into a full-blown street jazz celebration on Sunday, August 31st, from 12:30 PM to 7:30 PM. With the street closed to traffic, we’re creating a dynamic atmosphere where the…
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The 4th Annual Buffalo Jazz Festival is FREE to all — but it’s not free to produce.
On Sunday, August 10th, something truly beautiful happened. Our community came together through music, joy, and connection. Let’s keep that spirit alive as we gather again on Sunday, August 31st!
While admission is free, the festival comes with real costs — from set up to staging to sound to presenting artists. If you love what the festival stands for and want to see it grow and stay resilient, we invite you to make a quick, easy donation through Eventbrite:
Every gift — big or small — helps keep the music playing. Go to this link and click “reserve a spot” to donate!
Contribute to The Buffalo Jazz Festival!
We will have buckets out again, and you can donate via Venmo and PayPal:
Venmo: @jazzbuffalo716
PayPal: @jazzbuffalo
(Special thanks to Ellen Keable for her kind and generous donation in honor of her husband, Tom Keable, who was an ardent jazz fan and a big supporter of our mission at JazzBuffalo.)
Final JazzMondays at Tappo Restaurant Rooftop Patio 10th Anniversary!
It has been an incredible 10th Anniversary, and it has been a joy this summer reconnecting with many familiar faces and getting to know new people. We thank the tremendously hard-working staff at Tappo for creating a space and level of service that has made each Monday so special! Join us for the final rooftop JazzMondays of 2025 this coming Monday!
Join us as we celebrate the 10th Anniversary of JazzMondays on the newly renovated rooftop patio at Tappo Restaurant! For a decade, we’ve made Monday nights in downtown Buffalo sparkle with the timeless charm of the Great American Songbook.
Check Upcoming Jazz at JazzBuffalo.org
As summer gets underway, Buffalo comes alive with outdoor jazz performances, concerts, and festivals. Be sure to visit the Upcoming Events section on JazzBuffalo.org to stay current on all the live jazz taking place throughout the city and region. From rooftop evenings to concerts in the park, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this season. With many unique events submitted weekly, we encourage you to check the website often to find out where jazz is happening. Click here to view all the upcoming events!
https://jazzbuffalo.org/upcoming-events
JazzBuffalo, ArtsBuffalo, and Tappo Restaurant to Participate in Curtain Up on Friday, September 19!
Stay tuned for an announcement soon about JazzBuffalo, ArtsBuffalo, and Tappo Restaurant teaming up for a special celebration of Curtain Up! Scheduled for Friday, September 19th, JazzBuffalo and ArtsBuffalo will join with Tappo to create an Ellicott Street block party! Yes – you’re reading that right!
JazzBuffalo and Kleinhans Music Hall: Planning A Jazz Program!
We’ve received many inquiries regarding plans for continuing to present international jazz to the community in the winter/spring months. Stay tuned for an announcement soon from JazzBuffalo and Kleinhans Music Hall regarding the launch of a jazz program and other initiatives. We’re excited, and we hope you are also!
Art Meets Jazz Set To Return!
The Art Meets Jazz series people have come to love and enjoy, is set to return for another 4 months of gatherings. We have four dates ready, and we are finalizing the schedule:
Wednesday, September 24: The Chryl Ferris and Lisa Hasselback Duo
Wednesday, October 22: Nate Kalnitz presents The Music of The Beatles – Vince Guaraldi Style!
Wednesday, November 19: TBD
Wednesday, December 17: A Charlie Brown Christmas by the Ed Croft Trio
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The 4th Annual Buffalo Jazz Festival: An Exciting Downtown Celebration of Music, Community, and Renewal
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A Day of Jazz, Community, and Celebration in the Heart of Downtown Buffalo On Sunday, August 31st, downtown Buffalo will once again come alive with the sounds of jazz as […]
“Jazz For Everyone” Campaign
Join our “Jazz For Everyone” campaign starting in April! Your support and proceeds help us bring the magic of jazz and the timeless American Songbook to our community through exciting events like the Buffalo Jazz Festival and future endeavors like the American Songbook Experience series. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps make these cultural experiences accessible to hundreds of people throughout our communities through free events or by keeping fees low. Thank you for helping us create unforgettable moments and enrich lives through music!
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