St. Vincent Headlines 2026 Biamp Portland Jazz Festival; Mavis Staples, Madeleine Peyroux & Bill Frisell Trio Among Featured Artists
PDX Jazz is thrilled to announce the first wave of artists for the 2026 Biamp Portland Jazz Festival, happening March 5–14, 2026. Over ten days and 30+ venues, the festival will feature 50+ performances spanning jazz, soul, and experimental sound. Headliners include St. Vincent, Mavis Staples, Madeleine Peyroux, and the Bill Frisell Trio, alongside rising voices like MonoNeon + Mohini Dey, Jeff Parker IVtet + SML, and the debut of Stumptown Sirens Jazz Orchestra, Portland’s first all-female big band.
The 2026 Biamp Portland Jazz Festival Lineup Drops Soon!
The 2026 Biamp Portland Jazz Festival returns March 5–14, celebrating jazz’s legacy and future across Portland. The lineup drops October 13 at 10AM PST, with member presale the same day and tickets on sale to the public October 17.
PDX Jazz Returns to The Hoxton for Fall Fridays
PDX Jazz returns to Lovely Rita at The Hoxton for a new season of live jazz every Friday, October 3–November 14. Unwind from 5–7 PM with intimate performances, crafted cocktails, and the best of Portland’s vibrant jazz scene.
PDX Jazz Members-Only Festival Preview with New York Voices
PDX Jazz members are invited to an exclusive Festival Preview event featuring the legendary New York Voices on their Grand Finale Tour! Enjoy a night of world-class music, community, and a first look at the 2026 Biamp Portland Jazz Festival lineup—free for members.
2025 Biamp Portland Jazz Festival Begins This Week
The 2025 Biamp Portland Jazz Festival is set to commence this week, running from February 20 through March 1. This ten-day celebration will feature over 70 events across more than 35 venues.
Erykah Badu to Headline 2025 Biamp Portland Jazz Festival; Additional Artists and Local Community Events Announced
PDX Jazz is excited to announce significant additions to the 2025 Biamp Portland Jazz Festival lineup, scheduled from February 20 through March 1, 2025. This year's festival will feature a dynamic array of internationally acclaimed artists and emerging local talent, promising a rich and diverse musical experience.
PDX Jazz Announces the 2025 Biamp Portland Jazz Festival: A Groundbreaking Celebration with Erykah Badu at the Moda Center
PDX Jazz is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated lineup for the 2025 Biamp Portland Jazz Festival, marking its 22nd year of celebrating jazz, culture, and community in the Pacific Northwest.
PDX Jazz Awarded Candid Gold Seal for Transparency and Excellence
PDX Jazz recently earned a Candid Gold Seal of Transparency! Check out our nonprofit profile to keep up to date with our impact.
Louis Cole Closes Portland Jazz Festival With A Shapeshifting Quartet Of Multitalented Friends
The incomparable Louis Cole returned to Portland with a quartet of multitalented friends this past weekend to help close out the 2024 Biamp Portland Jazz Festival.
Jon Batiste Opens First Headlining Tour With A Celebration Of Love & Life In Portland, OR
Jon Batiste played the first show of his first-ever headlining tour on Friday at Portland, OR’s Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, kicking off the 2024 Portland Jazz Festival.
BIAMP Portland Jazz Festival: The Best Festivals & Fairs in Portland & Oregon, Travel Magazine
Portland Jazz Festival included in comprehensive list of the best festivals and fairs held in Oregon and Portland each year.
PDX Jazz Announces Exciting Additions and Headliners for the 2024 Biamp Portland Jazz Festival
Featuring new local talent, renowned Jazz Masters and conversations, and diverse free community events.
PDX Jazz Presents Grammy Lifetime Achievement Honoree Laurie Anderson in "Let X=X with Sexmob
PDX Jazz presents two shows in Portland Seattle. Tickets on sale Wednesday, January 17 at 10AM PST.
Exciting New Artists Added to the 2024 Biamp Portland Jazz Festival Lineup
15 Additional Shows Announced, Tickets on Sale December 13, 2023.
Celebrating the 66th Annual Grammy Nominees at the 2024 Biamp Portland Jazz Festival
PDX Jazz shares a number of this year's GRAMMY nominees, including Jon Batiste, Louis Cole, Bob James, and Julian Lage, will be performing at the 2024 Biamp Portland Jazz Festival.
The 2024 Biamp Portland Jazz Festival on sale November 17
GRAMMY® Award Winners Jon Batiste, Dianne Reeves, Nicholas Payton, Bob James, Lee Ritenour, John Patitucci, and Sullivan Fortner take the stage.
PDX Jazz Thursdays at the Hoxton Returns
Join us for our fall jazz series with The Hoxton. Every Thursday, we’ll feature PDX-based musicians for a night of jazz, cocktails, and bar bites at Lovely Rita.