Hamptons JazzFest presents its 2026 summer season, launching a series of performances across the East End featuring leading voices in jazz and global music.
The 2026 summer festival kicks off June 14 and spans 10 weeks of live music, presenting approximately 30 events from Southampton to Montauk. Performances will take place at Bridgehampton Library, Bay Street Theater, Southampton Arts Center, The Church in Sag Harbor, Parrish Art Museum, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, LTV Studios, and Rogers Memorial Library.
Returning as a headliner, the Harlem Gospel Choir will perform at Bay Street Theater with a tribute to Whitney Houston and Tina Turner on Monday, August 24.
Performers scheduled to appear throughout the season include Sammy Figueroa, Cyrus Chestnut, Patrick Cornelius, Toomai String Quintet, Trio Libre, Steve Sandberg featuring Hendrick Meurkens, and Bill O’Connell with Richie Flores, as well as ensembles led by Tony Davis, Tomas Majcherski, and Pete McCann.
In addition to live programming, Hamptons JazzFest produces the JazzFest Radio Hour on WLIW-FM, featuring artist interviews, live recordings, and festival highlights. Select performances will be recorded for future broadcast.
The Hamptons JazzFest Kick Off Party will be held on Sunday, June 14, at 5 PM, at the Parrish Art Museum and will include a performance by Bill O’Connell Latin Jazz Express, featuring Randy Brecker.
For a full schedule, tickets, and more information, visit hamptonsjazzfest.org.