The 22nd edition of NYC Winter Jazzfest will take place from January 8-13, 2026, focusing on Black American music and community under the banner "Still We Rise".
This year's festival celebrates the joy of gathering and the power of Black American music, with programming designed to honor its past, present, and future.
Winter Jazzfest has always been more than a music festival—it’s a community gathering, a platform for diverse voices, a space of joy and resilience.
The festival team aims to "double down on the power of music to resist erasure and amplify the voices at the heart of Black American traditions".
Author's summary: NYC Winter Jazzfest 2026 celebrates Black American music.