Syracuse Jazz Fest
Overview
The Syracuse Jazz Festival was an annual free admission outdoor summer music festival staged in Syracuse, New York. It was founded by jazz presenter Frank Malfitano and ran from 1982 to 2017. It returned in 2022 and continues to be The Northeast's Largest Free Jazz Festival.
In 2023, Syracuse Jazz Fest will take place over 5 days and 4 nights from Wednesday, June 21st to Sunday June 25th in Downtown Syracuse at venues located throughout the city in Historic Armory, Hanover and Clinton Squares. 2023 Headliners include Gladys Knight, Herbie Hancock, Spyro Gyra, Tower of Power and Postmodern Jukebox. Admission to all Jazz Fest events is free. All ages are welcome. For more information and for a complete lineup and schedule of events, log on to www.syracusejazzfest.com
