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Festival Passes go on sale to Hudson Hall Members Friday, June 26, at 10AM, and to the public Wednesday, July 1 at 10AM. Single tickets on sale August 2026.
“History in the making…” – Boston Globe on Shenel Johns at the Newport Jazz Festival
Shaped by the gospel and reggae she heard growing up in her Jamaican family, Shenel Johns has emerged as one of today’s most compelling jazz vocalists. With captivating stage presence and an impressive vocal range, Johns creates a sound that moves through jazz, gospel, reggae, and American song.
She has performed with Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, won first prize at the international Riga Jazz Stage Vocal Competition, and appeared on major stages across the U.S. and abroad. With her new recording Stars set for release in summer 2026, Johns closes the 2026 Hudson Jazz Festival mainstage.
Lineup:
- Shenel Johns, vocals
- Piano, TBA
- Bass, TBA
- Drums, TBA
Tickets:
- Section 1: $75 (plus $5 fee), Cabaret Table Seat
- Section 2: $45 (plus $5 fee), Theater Seat
- Section 3: $35 (plus $5 fee), Theater Seat, Rear/Side Seat (theater seating, keyboard/drums sightlines may be restricted)
Make it a weekend and save! Mainstage Passes are the easiest way to experience more of the festival headliners at Hudson Hall for less. Save 15% with a regular Mainstage Pass, or become a Hudson Hall Member to save an additional 10%.
Early Birds catch the extra discount! Purchase before August 1, 2026 to receive an additional $10 off any pass, starting at just $99.
Thank you to our local business leaders for their generous and enthusiastic support of the Hudson Jazz Festival, with special thanks to our friends at Rebus, The Secret Gardener Nursery, The Law Office of John K. Friedman, GOTHAM, and Pocketbook Hudson Hotel and Baths for their early pledges of support.
Support for the 2026 Hudson Jazz Festival has been provided by the City of Hudson. Hudson Hall’s programs are made possible with support from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. This project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.