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Check out the Winter Jazzfest 2026

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Author Desiree Homer

January in New York City has a certain kind of energy. The holidays are over, everyone is back to the hustle of everyday life, and it’s very cold. What better way to turn those chilly January nights into an excuse to go out than attending Winter Jazzfest in Manhattan and Brooklyn? Expect new music, late nights, and a mix of sounds that go far beyond traditional jazz. If you like discovering artists before everyone else, hopping between shows, and being part of a citywide moment, Winter Jazzfest is worth circling on your calendar.

Winter Jazzfest Brings Soul to The City

Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of Winter Jazzfest this year:

  • January 8th to 13th, 2026: The festival runs across nearly a week with tons of shows all over Manhattan and Brooklyn.
  • Big marathon-style nights are usually the Friday (Jan 9th) Manhattan Marathon and Saturday (Jan 10th) Brooklyn Marathon, where tons of performances happen back-to-back across venues. 
  • Winter Jazzfest has 100+ groups playing at venues across genres from avant-garde to jazz-based global grooves.
  • Ticket prices vary, and marathon nights sell out quickly. 

It’s one of those “choose your own adventure” type of festivals where no two nights are the same. It’s fun, eclectic, and the perfect NYC event to experience this January.

The Event Planner Expo 2026 is already in the works. We had such a successful 2025, that we couldn’t wait to start planning the next one. It’s already time to register, so start planning your experience today!