NYC Jazz Events

287 events across 8+ venues in New York City

Jazz Events events in New York City

New York City is the undisputed jazz capital of the world. From the legendary Village Vanguard, where Coltrane recorded his masterpieces, to the velvet intimacy of Smalls and the sophisticated programming at Jazz at Lincoln Center, the city offers an unparalleled range of live jazz experiences. Whether you're seeking a late-night bebop session in the West Village, a rising star's debut at the Blue Note, or an orchestral jazz experience at David Geffen Hall, these listings represent the beating heart of America's original art form.

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Modern Blues 21 Blues Rock 17 Free Jazz 16 Big Band 15 Blues 14 Latin Jazz 13 Jazz Funk 12 Experimental Jazz 11 Hard Bop 11 Vocal Jazz 10 Jazz Fusion 7 Acid Jazz 4 Bebop 4 Smooth Jazz 4 Swing Music 4 Cool Jazz 3 Nu Jazz 2

Top Picks: April 2026

20 hand-picked events from 287 total

Jam Session Hosted By Jason Clotter
Spanish Fly
Samoa Wilson Acoustic
The Hemphill Stringtet with Ursula Oppens
The Pioneers

The Pioneers

Live Music Night
David Lopato and Global Coolant
New Moon Acoustic
TRIO
T Blues Band | Mack / Crenshaw
SaRon Crenshaw Acoustic
Doc / Bryan Band

Doc / Bryan Band

City Pop Waves: Masayoshi Takanaka SUPER TAKANAKA WORLD LIVE 2026
Jr Mack Acoustic

Jr Mack Acoustic

WeBop Family Jazz Party: Jazz & Africa, Diaspora Connections
T Blues Band | French / Ajamu
Hendrik Meurkens Quintet
Gary Wright

Gary Wright

JAKOB BRO SEPTET
Mike Troy Quartet

Where to Go

The most active venues for jazz events this month

Smalls Jazz Club 69 events Terra Blues 62 events The Stone at The New School 26 events Dizzy's Club 25 events Red Rooster Harlem 16 events Tomi Jazz 15 events Blue Note Jazz Club 11 events Jazz at Lincoln Center 10 events