NYC Winter Jazzfest 2027

• The Manhattan Marathon: Projected for Friday, January 8, 2027. A single multi-venue pass grants access to simultaneous staggered sets across Greenwich Village and Downtown clubs like Le Poisson Rouge (LPR) and Nublu.

• The Brooklyn Marathon: Projected for Saturday, January 9, 2027. The festival shifts to Williamsburg, filling independent stages like Brooklyn Bowl, Music Hall of Williamsburg, and National Sawdust.

Admission: Access to marathon shows is granted with a pass for that specific night, allowing entry to any of the venues.
Capacity: Passes do not guarantee immediate entry to a specific venue. If a club is at capacity, you may have to wait or choose an alternative location.
Ticketing sites: Specific show tickets and passes are available through ticketing sites like Bandsintown and DoNYC.

Beyond the marathons, individual concerts will also be held at various venues.

Elsewhere (599 Johnson Ave, Brooklyn): On January 11, 2026, the venue will host a Giant Step celebration featuring DJ sets by Gilles Peterson and Ron Trent, and a live performance by Kassa Overall.

LPR (158 Bleecker St, New York): In addition to the marathon, LPR will host a show on January 8, 2026, with a vibrant lineup including Sylvan Esso (DJ Set), William Tyler & Yasmin Williams, Sam Gendel, and Mei Semones. Another event on January 12 will feature Arturo O’Farrill and the Freedom Riders.

The New School (66 West 12th Street, New York): The 18th Annual Charles Mingus Festival will be held here on February 13, 2026, though it’s separate from the main Winter Jazzfest programming.

Smalls Jazz Club (183 West 10th Street, New York): A “THE GETDOWN – Winter Jazz Fest” event is scheduled for January 12, 2026.

Lincoln Center (Lincoln Center Plaza, New York): The Unity Jazz Festival will run from January 8 to January 9, 2026, at the Appel Room.

Planning guide: For venues, what to expect, and trip tips, read our guide Winter Jazzfest NYC 2027: Dates, Venues & Tips.