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We’re incredibly proud of this year's diverse lineup of incredible artists from around the world and hope everyone will thoroughly enjoy all the spectacular performances.
—Marc Iacona and John Nugent, Producers
Producers Marc Iacona and John Nugent announced the lineup today for the 21st Edition CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival.
The nine-day Festival, one of the leading and largest jazz festivals in the world, will be held from Friday, June 21 to Saturday, June 29, at 20 indoor and outdoor venues, all within walking distance in downtown Rochester's east-end cultural district.
Music will fill the air with more than 1750 artists coming from 16 countries to play in 326 concerts, including 100-plus free shows, including:
Free Headliner Series Announced for Wegmans Stage at Parcel 5 and City of Rochester Stage at East & Chestnut
Free, no tickets required, all shows go on rain or shine.
The nine-day Festival, one of the leading and largest jazz festivals in the world, will be held from Friday, June 21 to Saturday, June 29, at 20 indoor and outdoor venues, all within walking distance in downtown Rochester's east-end cultural district.
Music will fill the air with more than 1750 artists coming from 16 countries to play in 326 concerts, including 100-plus free shows, including:
- Five ticketed headliner shows at Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
- Five nights of free headliner shows, four nights on the Wegmans Stage at Parcel 5, and one night on the City of Rochester Stage at East & Chestnut.
- The Festival's signature Club Pass Series will feature 216 shows at 12 diverse venues with some of the finest jazz artists from around the world. Access with a 3 or 9-day Club Pass, the festival's value pass, or $30 cash at the door ($35 Kilbourn).
- A record 51 shows will be presented on the City of Rochester Jazz Street Stage presented by The Community Foundation.
- 16 free concerts will be presented at the Wegmans Pavilio on East and Chestnut.
- Jazz Starts at the Library, a series of five free noon concerts, returns to the Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County.
- Five free Jazz Workshops sponsored by Wegmans are led by visiting artists for music students of all ages.
- Jam Sessions will close out each night at the Hyatt Regency Rochester, Astor on Main.
- 9-day Club Passes are $354 plus service charge.
- 3-Day Cub Passes are $204 plus service charge.
- Student Club Passes will be available starting June 17 in person only at the Ticket Shop for a discounted price of $174 plus a service charge for 3-Day Passes and $274 for 9-Day Club Passes. A valid student ID is required.
- No tickets are required for free shows.
Free Headliner Series Announced for Wegmans Stage at Parcel 5 and City of Rochester Stage at East & Chestnut
Free, no tickets required, all shows go on rain or shine.
- June 22: Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, City of Rochester East Ave & Chestnut Stage, 9 p.m.; Chris Beard Band, 7 p.m.
- June 26: Sheila E. and E-Train, Wegmans Stage at Parcel 5, 9 p.m.; Grupo Ife, 7 p.m.
- June 27: Los Lonely Boys, Wegmans Stage at Parcel 5, 9 p.m.; Miller & The Other Sinners, 7 p.m.
- June 28: Cimafunk, Wegmans Stage at Parcel 5, 9 p.m.; Latriste Fulton & Frequency, 7 p.m.
- June 29: Rejuvenation 50! Celebrating The Meters, A New Orleans Mardi Gras Party, Wegmans Stage at Parcel 5, 9 p.m.;
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