40 Concerts Over 12 Days | Jun 5-16
41st San Francisco Jazz Festival
This year's 41st Annual San Francisco Jazz Festival (Jun 5-16) features 40 shows over 12 days in 4 venues, and includes performances by Shabaka Hutchings, Gary Bartz NTU Troop with Ambrose Akinmusire, Kenny Garrett, Jane Monheit, GoGo Penguin, Cory Henry, La Doña, Monty Alexander, Lakecia Benjamin, James Brandon Lewis Trio, Gordon Goodwin Big Phat Band, John Santos' tribute to Jerry & Andy Gonzales, René Marie's Harry Belafonte Tribute, an all-star centential celebration of Oscar Peterson & more!
BUY TICKETSJOIN OR RENEW TODAY!
BECOME A MEMBER AND SAVE
Enjoy a full year of benefits, including no ticketing fees, dozens of Member discount shows, free listening parties, online 'At Home' offerings and more.
FRI-SUN, APR 5-7
OPERA PARALLÈLE'S 'BIRDS & BALLS'
New opera production that turns SFJAZZ Center into a tennis court and revisits the 1973 Billie Jean King vs Bobby Riggs "Battle of the Sexes" tennis match & More!
FRI-SUN, APR 5-7
OPERA PARALLÈLE'S 'BIRDS & BALLS'
New opera production that turns SFJAZZ Center into a tennis court and revisits the 1973 Billie Jean King vs Bobby Riggs "Battle of the Sexes" tennis match & More!
JOIN OR RENEW TODAY!
BECOME A MEMBER AND SAVE
Enjoy a full year of benefits, including no ticketing fees, dozens of Member discount shows, free listening parties, online 'At Home' offerings and more.
THU, MAY 9
SFJAZZ GALA 2024 HONORING PATTI AUSTIN
Tickets Now On Sale! SFJAZZ Gala 2024 celebrates GRAMMY Award-winning singer Patti Austin. Concert will include Terence Blanchard, Ledisi, PJ Morton of Maroon 5, Siedah Garrett (Michael Jackson backing singer), Dumpstaphunk and more.
SAT, MAR 30
ETHAN IVERSON TRIO
The former member of The Bad Plus performs with his stellar trio featuring bassist Reuben Rogers and drummer Gerald Cleaver.
THU, MAY 9
SFJAZZ GALA 2024 HONORING PATTI AUSTIN
Tickets Now On Sale! SFJAZZ Gala 2024 celebrates GRAMMY Award-winning singer Patti Austin. Concert will include Terence Blanchard, Ledisi, PJ Morton of Maroon 5, Siedah Garrett (Michael Jackson backing singer), Dumpstaphunk and more.
SAT, MAR 30
ETHAN IVERSON TRIO
The former member of The Bad Plus performs with his stellar trio featuring bassist Reuben Rogers and drummer Gerald Cleaver.
THU-SUN, APR 11-14
HIROMI: SONICWONDER
“One of jazz piano’s most brazenly virtuosic players,” (JazzTimes), GRAMMY-winning pianist Hiromi presents her funky jazz fusion project.
WED-THU, APR 3-4
Fatoumata Diawara
A powerful new voice on the international music scene” (PopMatters), Malian singer and songwriter Diawara mixes African musical traditions with high-energy doses of funk.
WED-THU, APR 3-4
Fatoumata Diawara
A powerful new voice on the international music scene” (PopMatters), Malian singer and songwriter Diawara mixes African musical traditions with high-energy doses of funk.
THU-SUN, APR 11-14
HIROMI: SONICWONDER
“One of jazz piano’s most brazenly virtuosic players,” (JazzTimes), GRAMMY-winning pianist Hiromi presents her funky jazz fusion project.
THU-SUN, APR 25-27
JOHN SCOFIELD w/ TRIO & LETTUCE
Guitar great John Scofield performs two concerts on Thursday and Friday with his latest trio featuring bassist Vicente Archer and drummer Nasheet Waits. On Saturday and Sunday, Scofield will reunite with the all-star jam band Lettuce.
SAT-SUN, APR 26-27
MELANIE SCHOLTZ & AARON RIMBUI ENSEMBLE: MIRIAM MAKEBA TRIBUTE
Celebrating South African Freedom Day featuring South African vocalist Melanie Scholtz and Nairobi-born pianist Aaron Rimbui paying tribute to “Mama Africa,” Miriam Makeba.
THU-SUN, APR 25-27
JOHN SCOFIELD w/ TRIO & LETTUCE
Guitar great John Scofield performs two concerts on Thursday and Friday with his latest trio featuring bassist Vicente Archer and drummer Nasheet Waits. On Saturday and Sunday, Scofield will reunite with the all-star jam band Lettuce.
SAT-SUN, APR 26-27
MELANIE SCHOLTZ & AARON RIMBUI ENSEMBLE: MIRIAM MAKEBA TRIBUTE
Celebrating South African Freedom Day featuring South African vocalist Melanie Scholtz and Nairobi-born pianist Aaron Rimbui paying tribute to “Mama Africa,” Miriam Makeba.
SUN, MAY 12
SFJAZZ HIGH SCHOOL ALL-STARS W/ ELENA PINDERHUGHES
Award-winning SFJAZZ High School All-Stars Big Band & Combo perform Spring Concert w/ acclaimed flutist and vocalist Elena Pinderhughes.
WED, JUNE 12 • 8 PM
OSCAR PETERSON’S ‘THE AFRICA SUITE’
U.S. premiere of Oscar Peterson’s 'Africa Suite' featuring GRAMMY-nominated Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, Oscar Peterson protégé Benny Green, 2010 NEA Jazz Master Kenny Barron and more!
WED, JUNE 12 • 8 PM
OSCAR PETERSON’S ‘THE AFRICA SUITE’
U.S. premiere of Oscar Peterson’s 'Africa Suite' featuring GRAMMY-nominated Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, Oscar Peterson protégé Benny Green, 2010 NEA Jazz Master Kenny Barron and more!
SUN, MAY 12
SFJAZZ HIGH SCHOOL ALL-STARS W/ ELENA PINDERHUGHES
Award-winning SFJAZZ High School All-Stars Big Band & Combo perform Spring Concert w/ acclaimed flutist and vocalist Elena Pinderhughes.
SFJAZZ AT HOME
WATCH SFJAZZ CONCERTS ON-DEMAND
From jazz's premier concert hall to your living room, the SFJAZZ on-demand platform includes a growing library of over 30 full-length concerts.
SFJAZZ STRATEGIC PLAN
SFJAZZ's key objectives, priorities and specific initiatives over the next 3-5 years.
SFJAZZ AT HOME
WATCH SFJAZZ CONCERTS ON-DEMAND
From jazz's premier concert hall to your living room, the SFJAZZ on-demand platform includes a growing library of over 30 full-length concerts.
SFJAZZ STRATEGIC PLAN
SFJAZZ's key objectives, priorities and specific initiatives over the next 3-5 years.
40 Concerts Over 12 Days | Jun 5-16
41st San Francisco Jazz Festival
This year's 41st Annual San Francisco Jazz Festival (Jun 5-16) features 40 shows over 12 days in 4 venues, and includes performances by Shabaka Hutchings, Gary Bartz NTU Troop with Ambrose Akinmusire, Kenny Garrett, Jane Monheit, GoGo Penguin, Cory Henry, La Doña, Monty Alexander, Lakecia Benjamin, James Brandon Lewis Trio, Gordon Goodwin Big Phat Band, John Santos' tribute to Jerry & Andy Gonzales, René Marie's Harry Belafonte Tribute, an all-star centential celebration of Oscar Peterson & more!
BUY TICKETSJOIN OR RENEW TODAY!
BECOME A MEMBER AND SAVE
Enjoy a full year of benefits, including no ticketing fees, dozens of Member discount shows, free listening parties, online 'At Home' offerings and more.
FRI-SUN, APR 5-7
OPERA PARALLÈLE'S 'BIRDS & BALLS'
New opera production that turns SFJAZZ Center into a tennis court and revisits the 1973 Billie Jean King vs Bobby Riggs "Battle of the Sexes" tennis match & More!
FRI-SUN, APR 5-7
OPERA PARALLÈLE'S 'BIRDS & BALLS'
New opera production that turns SFJAZZ Center into a tennis court and revisits the 1973 Billie Jean King vs Bobby Riggs "Battle of the Sexes" tennis match & More!
JOIN OR RENEW TODAY!
BECOME A MEMBER AND SAVE
Enjoy a full year of benefits, including no ticketing fees, dozens of Member discount shows, free listening parties, online 'At Home' offerings and more.
THU, MAY 9
SFJAZZ GALA 2024 HONORING PATTI AUSTIN
Tickets Now On Sale! SFJAZZ Gala 2024 celebrates GRAMMY Award-winning singer Patti Austin. Concert will include Terence Blanchard, Ledisi, PJ Morton of Maroon 5, Siedah Garrett (Michael Jackson backing singer), Dumpstaphunk and more.
SAT, MAR 30
ETHAN IVERSON TRIO
The former member of The Bad Plus performs with his stellar trio featuring bassist Reuben Rogers and drummer Gerald Cleaver.
THU, MAY 9
SFJAZZ GALA 2024 HONORING PATTI AUSTIN
Tickets Now On Sale! SFJAZZ Gala 2024 celebrates GRAMMY Award-winning singer Patti Austin. Concert will include Terence Blanchard, Ledisi, PJ Morton of Maroon 5, Siedah Garrett (Michael Jackson backing singer), Dumpstaphunk and more.
SAT, MAR 30
ETHAN IVERSON TRIO
The former member of The Bad Plus performs with his stellar trio featuring bassist Reuben Rogers and drummer Gerald Cleaver.
THU-SUN, APR 11-14
HIROMI: SONICWONDER
“One of jazz piano’s most brazenly virtuosic players,” (JazzTimes), GRAMMY-winning pianist Hiromi presents her funky jazz fusion project.
WED-THU, APR 3-4
Fatoumata Diawara
A powerful new voice on the international music scene” (PopMatters), Malian singer and songwriter Diawara mixes African musical traditions with high-energy doses of funk.
WED-THU, APR 3-4
Fatoumata Diawara
A powerful new voice on the international music scene” (PopMatters), Malian singer and songwriter Diawara mixes African musical traditions with high-energy doses of funk.
THU-SUN, APR 11-14
HIROMI: SONICWONDER
“One of jazz piano’s most brazenly virtuosic players,” (JazzTimes), GRAMMY-winning pianist Hiromi presents her funky jazz fusion project.
THU-SUN, APR 25-27
JOHN SCOFIELD w/ TRIO & LETTUCE
Guitar great John Scofield performs two concerts on Thursday and Friday with his latest trio featuring bassist Vicente Archer and drummer Nasheet Waits. On Saturday and Sunday, Scofield will reunite with the all-star jam band Lettuce.
SAT-SUN, APR 26-27
MELANIE SCHOLTZ & AARON RIMBUI ENSEMBLE: MIRIAM MAKEBA TRIBUTE
Celebrating South African Freedom Day featuring South African vocalist Melanie Scholtz and Nairobi-born pianist Aaron Rimbui paying tribute to “Mama Africa,” Miriam Makeba.
THU-SUN, APR 25-27
JOHN SCOFIELD w/ TRIO & LETTUCE
Guitar great John Scofield performs two concerts on Thursday and Friday with his latest trio featuring bassist Vicente Archer and drummer Nasheet Waits. On Saturday and Sunday, Scofield will reunite with the all-star jam band Lettuce.
SAT-SUN, APR 26-27
MELANIE SCHOLTZ & AARON RIMBUI ENSEMBLE: MIRIAM MAKEBA TRIBUTE
Celebrating South African Freedom Day featuring South African vocalist Melanie Scholtz and Nairobi-born pianist Aaron Rimbui paying tribute to “Mama Africa,” Miriam Makeba.
SUN, MAY 12
SFJAZZ HIGH SCHOOL ALL-STARS W/ ELENA PINDERHUGHES
Award-winning SFJAZZ High School All-Stars Big Band & Combo perform Spring Concert w/ acclaimed flutist and vocalist Elena Pinderhughes.
WED, JUNE 12 • 8 PM
OSCAR PETERSON’S ‘THE AFRICA SUITE’
U.S. premiere of Oscar Peterson’s 'Africa Suite' featuring GRAMMY-nominated Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, Oscar Peterson protégé Benny Green, 2010 NEA Jazz Master Kenny Barron and more!
WED, JUNE 12 • 8 PM
OSCAR PETERSON’S ‘THE AFRICA SUITE’
U.S. premiere of Oscar Peterson’s 'Africa Suite' featuring GRAMMY-nominated Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, Oscar Peterson protégé Benny Green, 2010 NEA Jazz Master Kenny Barron and more!
SUN, MAY 12
SFJAZZ HIGH SCHOOL ALL-STARS W/ ELENA PINDERHUGHES
Award-winning SFJAZZ High School All-Stars Big Band & Combo perform Spring Concert w/ acclaimed flutist and vocalist Elena Pinderhughes.
SFJAZZ AT HOME
WATCH SFJAZZ CONCERTS ON-DEMAND
From jazz's premier concert hall to your living room, the SFJAZZ on-demand platform includes a growing library of over 30 full-length concerts.
SFJAZZ STRATEGIC PLAN
SFJAZZ's key objectives, priorities and specific initiatives over the next 3-5 years.
SFJAZZ AT HOME
WATCH SFJAZZ CONCERTS ON-DEMAND
From jazz's premier concert hall to your living room, the SFJAZZ on-demand platform includes a growing library of over 30 full-length concerts.
SFJAZZ STRATEGIC PLAN
SFJAZZ's key objectives, priorities and specific initiatives over the next 3-5 years.