Hudson Jazz Festival - Hudson Hall

“…music wafted through the streets, and Hudson suddenly felt like the hippest place in NY” – New York City Jazz Record

Festival Passes are on sale now. Single tickets go on sale to members Friday, August 14, 2026 at 10AM and to the public Sunday, August 16 at 10AM.

Experience upstate New York leaf peeping season with a weekend of jazz in unique venues across one of the Hudson Valley’s most walkable small towns. Catch established and rising stars on Hudson Hall’s historic mainstage and encounter music in parks, bars, restaurants, independent stores, and farmers markets all weekend long.

The 2026 festival celebrates the many voices, histories, and musical traditions that continue to shape jazz in America today. Highlights include the Afro-Cuban sounds of Sí o Sí Quartet led by Cuban-born MacArthur Fellow and GRAMMY-winning drummer Dafnis Prieto, a new Hudson Hall commission by South African vocalist Vuyo Sotashe and pianist Chris Pattishall, and a closing performance by vocalist Shenel Johns.

"The mission of the festival is to bring people together for an experience that lifts spirits, brings joy, and inspires awe at the breadth of virtuoso talent on these stages. This year, we have intentionally included artists born abroad who have made the U. S. their home and enriched our lives with their artistry." – Cat Henry, festival curator.

2026 HUDSON JAZZ FESTIVAL
Friday to Sunday, October 2–4, 2026
Sounds Around Town pop-up performances to be announced August 2026

Thursday, October 1 — Festival Eve
6 PM: Community Kickoff — The Hudson Harmonic

Friday, October 2 — Hudson Hall Mainstage
7 PM: DAFNIS PRIETO: Sí o Sí Quartet
9 PM: Opening Night Afterparty — The Late Set (The Spark of Hudson)

Saturday, October 3
1 PM: Lunch & Learn — Conversation with Keanna Faircloth, Vuyo Sotashe & Chris Pattishall (The Spark of Hudson)
7 PM: VUYO SOTASHE & CHRIS PATTISHALL — Hudson Hall Mainstage
9 PM: Late Night — Mino 4 Miles: A Celebration of Miles Davis (Park Theater)

Sunday, October 4
11 AM: Jazz Brunch — Vinícius Gomes (Pocketbook Hudson)
1 PM: Family Concert — Lady Moon & Friends (The Half Moon)
5 PM: SHENEL JOHNS — Hudson Hall Mainstage

TICKETS & MAINSTAGE PASSES
Make it a weekend and save! Mainstage Passes are the easiest way to experience more of the festival headliners at Hudson Hall for less.

Mainstage Passholders receive:
- Tickets to all 3 mainstage performances at Hudson Hall
- Invitations to special pop-up events (to be announced)
- 20% off tickets to performances at partner venues
- Discounts at participating retail stores, bars, and restaurants

Mainstage Pass — Save 15% vs. single tickets
- Section 1: Cabaret Table Seating — $200 (plus $7 fee)
- Section 2: Theater Seating — $123 (plus $7 fee)

Become a Member to receive 10% off and early access to tickets year-round.