Tucson, AZ — The countdown begins! The HSL Properties 2026 Tucson Jazz Festival launches this Friday, January 16th with some of Tucson's most treasured talents - Sergio Mendoza, the Tucson Latin Jazz Orchestra and vocalist Katherine Byrnes. The week continues with some of the best jazz talents in the world. With limited tickets available, and many shows throughout the nine-day festival sold out, the window is closing for those who wont to enjoy any of the exceptional entertainment throughout the festival. To purchase tickets and for additional information download the TJF2026 app or visit Festival Tickets .
In addition to scheduled performances, over 30 restaurants throughout the community will offer jazz themed food and drinks, many offering live jazz. View the complete list at TJF Restaurants.
2026 FESTIVAL LINEUP
2026 TUCSON JAZZ FESTIVAL LINEUP
FRIDAY JANUARY 16
Anat Cohen Quartentinho SOLD OUT
The Century Room | 311 E Congress St
Sergio Mendoza & Friends and Tucson Latin Jazz Orchestra featuring Justo Almario, Luis Torres- Conductor/arranger with special guest Katherine Byrnes LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE
Rialto Theatre | 318 E Congress St
Secret J@zz: Present Time - New Originals by Theger Lund SOLD OUT
The Lounge at the Temple of Music and Art
SATURDAY - JANUARY 17
The Black-Market Trust - Special Event LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE
La Rosa | 800 N. Country Club Road
Zona Libre-EP Release Party
Hotel Congress Plaza Stage | 311 East Congress Street
Sullivan Fortner Trio SOLD OUT
The Century Room | 311 E Congress St
Kirk Whalum Songs of Change: Featuring Jazzmeia Horn, with special guest John Stoddart LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE
Rialto Theatre | 318 E Congress St,
Secret Jazz-Standard Time Trio Music TICKETS ARE GOING FAST
The Lounge at the Temple of Music and Art
SUNDAy- JANUARY 18
TJF Jazz Brunch with Sullivan Fortner Trio - Special Event LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE
The Grand Tucson | 33 S 6th Ave,
Cuba Meets Brazil featuring Chuchito Valdes & Diego Figueiredo SOLD OUT
La Rosa | 800 N. Country Club Road
Jonathan Pinson LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE
The Century Room | 311 E Congress St.
Gerald Clayton Quartet TICKETS ARE GOING FAST
Rialto Theatre 318 E Congress St,
MONDAY – JANUARY 19- 11AM TO 7PM
Downtown Jazz Fiest on Two Stages free to the public
Corbett's | 340 N. 6th Avenue
Corbett’s Stage
11:00 AM THMS Jazz Ensemble
12:15 PM The Jazztechs
1:45 PM Liz Cracchiolo
3:35 PM Agua de Coco
5:30 PM Soul Essential
Mainstage
11:30 AM TJI Ellington Big Band
1:00 PM Joe Bourne – The Music of Sam Cooke and Lou Rawls
2:30 PM Cha Wa
4:30 PM Low Down Brass Band
TUESDAY – JANUARY 20
Terell Stafford SOLD OUT
The Century Room | 311 E Congress St,
WEDNESDAY – JANUARY 21
Braxton Cook Quartet SOLD OUT
The Century Room | 311 E Congress St,
Hamilton de Holanda Trio - Special Event SOLD OUT
Paul and Alice Baker Center for Public Media | 2685 S. Catalyst Dr,
THURSDAY JANUARY 22
Jenny Scheinman's All Species Parade LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE
The Century Room | 311 E Congress St
Emmet Cohen Presents: Miles and Coltrane at 100 LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE
Rialto Theatre | 318 E Congress St
FRIDAY – JANUARY 23
Eric Lewis "Elew" Plays Sting LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE
The Century Room | 311 E Congress St,
Dee Dee Bridgewater with Bill Charlap LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE
Fox Tucson Theatre | 17 W Congress St
Afterglow with Morani Sanders TICKETS ARE GOING FAST
The Lounge at the Temple of Music and Art 330 S. Scott Ave
SATURDAY – JANUARY 24
Jeremy Pelt with UA Studio Jazz Ensemble LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE
Hotel Congress Plaza Stage | 311 East Congress Street
Joe Farnsworth Big Room Quartet featuring Sarah Hanahan, Luther Allison & Yasushi Nakamura SOLD OUT
The Century Room | 311 E Congress
Cory Wong LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLES
Fox Tucson Theatre | 17 W Congress St
ABOUT THE TUCSON JAZZ FESTIVAL
Presented by HSL Properties, the Tucson Jazz Festival’s mission is to inspire the discovery and celebration of live jazz performance and music education through community engagement anchored by a world-class festival in downtown Tucson. Since 2015, the festival has woven together international artists, rising stars, and Tucson’s vibrant cultural roots—bringing unforgettable performances, educational outreach, and artistic connections to the heart of the city.
For more information, visit tucsonjazzfestival.org Artist photos and media assets are available upon request.
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