Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland
Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, presented by KeyBank
The 46th Annual Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, presented by KeyBank, is June 26 – 28, 2025.
The lineup for the 46th annual Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, presented by KeyBank, promises to be an eclectic mix of cultures and styles. Special tributes include a swinging centennial nod to Oscar Peterson, featuring the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra and Benny Green, and an homage to the enduring duo of Chick Corea and Gary Burton with Taylor Eigsti and Christian Tamburr. The festival shows its abiding respect for the wide spectrum of jazz tradition with the Sun Ra Arkestra — a pioneer of Afrofuturism — combining swing, free jazz, bebop, chanting and dancing. Global musicians include Pedrito Martinez, a leading percussionist in Cuban rumba; and South African vocalist Jonathan Butler, with stirring messages of freedom and unity. Add to it the mastery of Kirk Whalum, Dominick Farinacci, Stanley Clarke and the highly energetic New Orleans funk master himself, Trombone Shorty, and you have a journey full of interesting stops and a lot of great music.
Lineup Update:
Due to a death in her family, Dianne Reeves will be unable to attend and perform at Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland with Romero Lubambo on Saturday, June 28. Our thoughts are with Dianne and her family at this difficult time.
In their place, The Baylor Project will take the stage at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, at the Mimi Ohio Theatre. Anyone who previously purchased tickets to the Dianne Reeves and Romero Lubambo concert will receive an email from Playhouse Square with additional information.
JazzFest Weekend Schedule
Thursday, June 26
8 p.m. | Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue | Connor Palace Theatre
Friday, June 27
2:30 p.m. | JazzFest Academy Ensemble | Weiss Foundation Next Gen Stage
3 p.m. | Bent String | SeibertKeck Insurance Partners Stage
3:45 p.m. | JazzFest Academy Ensemble | Weiss Foundation Next Gen Stage
3:45 p.m. | Artist Talk: John Clayton and Kelly Peterson on Oscar Peterson with JazzNEO host John Simna | The Jazz Kitchen Tent
4:15 p.m. | Ernie Krivda and the Fat Tuesday Big Band | SeibertKeck Insurance Partners Stage
5 p.m. | JazzFest Academy Ensemble | Weiss Foundation Next Gen Stage
5 p.m. | Cooking Demonstration: Root Vegetable Hash with Chef Jennifer Tidwell from Jenuine Cuisines Culinary Services | The Jazz Kitchen Tent
5:30 p.m. | Centennial Tribute to Oscar Peterson with the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra & Benny Green | Mimi Ohio Theatre
5:30 p.m. | Abstract Sounds | SeibertKeck Insurance Partners Stage
6:15 p.m. | Colin Palmieri | Weiss Foundation Next Gen Stage
6:15 p.m. | Cooking Demonstration: Portabella Mushroom Steak with Peppers and Onions with Chef Peggy Cruz from Cha’firo Catering | The Jazz Kitchen Tent
6:45 p.m. | Flyover Quintet | SeibertKeck Insurance Partners Stage
7:15 p.m. | Stanley Clarke N•4EVER | Connor Palace Theatre
7:30 p.m. | JazzFest Academy Big Band | Weiss Foundation Next Gen Stage
7:30 p.m. | Artist Talk: “Space is the Place” – Members of Sun Ra Arkestra with WCBE host Jack Marchbanks | The Jazz Kitchen Tent
8 p.m. | Bassel & the Supernaturals | SeibertKeck Insurance Partners Stage
8:45 p.m. | JazzFest Academy Ensemble | Weiss Foundation Next Gen Stage
9 p.m. | Sun Ra Arkestra | Mimi Ohio Theatre
9:15 p.m. | Nathan-Paul & the Admirables | SeibertKeck Insurance Partners Stage
9:15 p.m. | Stanley Clarke with JazzNEO host Dan Polletta | The Jazz Kitchen Tent
10 p.m. | Eli Leder and Friends | Weiss Foundation Next Gen Stage
10:30 p.m. | Carlos Jones and the P.L.U.S. Band | SeibertKeck Insurance Partners Stage
10:30 p.m. | Jam Session at Bin 216
Saturday, June 28
2 p.m. | One Show, Two Acts: Dominick Farinacci & Friends / Taylor Eigsti & Christian Tamburr | Mimi Ohio Theatre, Playhouse Square
2:30 p.m. | JazzFest Academy Ensemble | Weiss Foundation Next Gen Stage
3 p.m. | The Cleveland Jazz Orchestra | SeibertKeck Insurance Partners Stage
3:45 p.m. | Artist Talk: Telarc Jazz with Elaine Martone and WCBE host Jack Marchbanks | The Jazz Kitchen Tent
3:45 p.m. | JazzFest Academy Ensemble | Weiss Foundation Next Gen Stage
4:15 p.m. | Becky Boyd & the Groove Train | SeibertKeck Insurance Partners Stage
5 p.m. | JazzFest Academy Ensemble | Weiss Foundation Next Gen Stage
5 p.m. | Cooking Demonstration: Soul Rolls with Chef Rhonda Stubbs-Tatum from Flava Live | The Jazz Kitchen Tent
5:30 p.m. | UPDATE | The Baylor Project | Mimi Ohio Theatre
5:30 p.m. | Hello! 3D | SeibertKeck Insurance Partners Stage
6:15 p.m. | The Stix Quintet + special guests | Weiss Foundation Next Gen Stage
6:15 p.m. | Cooking Demonstration: Mofongo Topped with a Garlic and Olive Tomato Sauce with Chef Peggy Cruz from Cha’firo Catering | The Jazz Kitchen Tent
6:45 p.m. | DMT Gospel Project | SeibertKeck Insurance Partners Stage
7 p.m. | One Show, Two Acts: Kirk Whalum / Jonathan Butler | Connor Palace Theatre
7:30 p.m. | JazzFest Academy Big Band | Weiss Foundation Next Gen Stage
8 p.m. | Birth | SeibertKeck Insurance Partners Stage
8:45 p.m. | JazzFest Academy Ensemble | Weiss Foundation Next Gen Stage
9:15 p.m. | Black Voltron | SeibertKeck Insurance Partners Stage
9:30 p.m. | Pedrito Martinez | Mimi Ohio Theatre
10 p.m. | Ava and The Hitmen | Weiss Foundation Next Gen Stage
10:30 p.m. | Sammy DeLeon & Friends | SeibertKeck Insurance Partners Stage
10:30 p.m. | Jam Session at Bin 216
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