Jazz Festival
The 2026 University of Minnesota Jazz Festival will take place February 27 and 28, 2026.
The 2026 event will begin on Friday, February 27 at 7:00 PM with a performance by the University of Minnesota Jazz Combos in Lloyd Ultan Recital Hall. On Saturday, February 28, visiting bands will perform a 20-minute set in Ted Mann Concert Hall and receive a 40-minute clinic from our esteemed clinicians and guest artists. The event will culminate with a 11:30am concert in Ted Mann Concert Hall featuring the University of Minnesota Jazz Ensembles and saxophonist Baptiste Herbin, our 2026 Jazz Festival featured artist.
- Dean Sorenson, Jazz Festival director
- Baptiste Herbin, featured guest artist
Festival Registration
Registration for the 2026 University of Minnesota Jazz Festival is now open!
- 2026 UMN Jazz Festival Registration Form
- 2026 registration fees are $450 for each participating big band.
- For more information about the event, please contact this email address.
Schedule
- Friday, February 27, 7:00pm, Lloyd Ultan Recital Hall: University of Minnesota Jazz Combo performance
- Saturday, February 28, 8:30-11:00am and 1:00-3:30pm, Ted Mann Concert Hall: Participating school performances
- Saturday, February 28, 11:30am, Ted Mann Concert Hall: Feature concert with University of Minnesota big bands with festival guest artist
- All performances are free and open to the public: School of Music Location and Facilities