Summer Days Ahead
As we begin transitioning from a remarkably robust fall, winter, and spring season filled with memorable concerts, sold-out gatherings, Jazz Lounges, Art Meets Jazz evenings, and nationally recognized artistry, we now look ahead to the treasured outdoor months that make Western New York summers so special.
This year, our focus continues expanding beyond presenting outstanding music and arts programming toward helping contribute to the ongoing revitalization of downtown Buffalo. Throughout the summer months, Ellicott Street and the Electric District will come alive with concerts, gatherings, festivals, rooftop performances, and community events designed to bring more people together and help create an active, welcoming destination in the heart of our city.
We are deeply grateful to the tremendously generous businesses, sponsors, venues, artists, and community partners helping make these efforts possible. Together, through initiatives such as Jazz at Kleinhans, Art Meets Jazz, JazzMondays, the Buffalo Jazz Festival, and now the growing Summer of Jazz Series, we are building something truly special for Buffalo.
Most importantly, thank you to all of you for continuing to support and believe in this shared vision for our city and community.
JazzBuffalo: Where Buffalo Gathers for Jazz.
With gratitude,
Tony Zambito
Executive Director, JazzBuffalo
Emmet Cohen Presents Miles & Coltrane at 100
This Sunday marks a pivotal moment in the continuing evolution of Jazz at Kleinhans as we welcome Emmet Cohen and his special Miles & Coltrane at 100 tour to Buffalo. Joining cities and concert halls around the world honoring the centennial legacy of Miles Davis and John Coltrane, this sold-out event reflects Buffalo’s growing place as a destination for internationally significant jazz artistry and the celebration of America’s greatest musical art form. We are deeply grateful to our audience and community for embracing this journey and helping make moments like this possible for Buffalo.
Jazz at Kleinhans 2026-2027 4-Concert Package Available!
The 4-concert Jazz at Kleinhans Package is priced at ONLY $178 and still comes out to less than $45 per concert. Don’t miss out during this limited time before individual seats are released and prices go up. Select the best remaining seats and reserve your preferred seats for all four concerts!
This season features Grammy Award winners and Tony Award nominees—take advantage of this limited-time opportunity and join us for what promises to be an exceptional season.
Read more here: Jazz at Kleinhans 2026-2027 Unveiled
Learn more and tickets here: Jazz at Kleinhans at KleinhansBuffalo.org
Reserve your 4-concert package seats now – $178 and less than $45 per concert: Reserve Seats Now
The Jazz Lounge – May is Sold Out!
The next Jazz Lounge event takes place on Thursday, May 28th, and will feature the Wendell Rivera Latin Jazz Ensemble. PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT!
We are excited to welcome our guests on this evening. And, we look ahead to a new fall schedule!
Check Upcoming Jazz at JazzBuffalo.org
As we enter the summer season, Buffalo comes alive with jazz performances and concerts. 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. With many unique events submitted weekly, we encourage you to visit the website regularly to discover where jazz is happening. Click here to view all the upcoming events!
https://jazzbuffalo.org/upcoming-events
The Return of JazzMondays – May 25th!
Hard to believe, but Memorial Day is less than 2 weeks away! And, that means JazzMondays on the Tappo Restaurant Rooftop will be back for its 11th year! We’ll be featuring My Cousin Toné and the celebration of the Great American Songbook every Monday through Labor Day!
JazzMondays with My Cousin Toné at Tappo Rooftop Patio! Celebrate the Great American Songbook!
Featured Monday, May 25 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Tappo Restaurant 330 Ellicott Street, Buffalo, NY, United States
Join Us for the 11th year of JazzMondays with My Cousin Toné at Tappo Restaurant Rooftop Patio and Celebrate the Great American Songbook! Presented by JazzBuffalo! For the past decade…
Free
Summer of Jazz 2026!
This summer, the JazzBuffalo and ArtsBuffalo Summer of Jazz Series, in partnership with Tappo Restaurant, returns to Ellicott Street with four special Sundays featuring many of your favorites and winners from the annual JazzBuffalo Poll. From big band swing and Latin jazz to hot club sounds and traditional jazz, downtown Buffalo will once again come alive with music, community, and summertime energy.
Mark your calendars now for July 12, July 26, August 9, and August 23 from 4 pm to 7 pm—and keep your fingers crossed for beautiful Buffalo summer weather!
ICYMI: JazzBuffalo Stories
Nicole Zuraitis Represents the Exciting Future of Jazz at Jazz at Kleinhans
Posted on by Tony Zambito
The Grammy Award-winning vocalist, pianist, and songwriter brings breathtaking artistry, fearless creativity, and a fresh vision of jazz to Buffalo as part of the 2026–2027 Jazz at Kleinhans season. There […]
Jazz at Kleinhans Continues Building Buffalo’s Premier Jazz Program
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Belong to Buffalo’s Premier Jazz Program From internationally acclaimed artists and sold-out performances to the upcoming 2026–2027 season and special Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves Main Hall presentation, Jazz at […]
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