UNC•Greeley Jazz Festival

April 23-25, 2026 | University of Northern Colorado

About

The largest event of its kind in the nation, the UNC•Greeley Jazz Festival brings together internationally recognized artists, jazz lovers, award-winning clinicians and over 150 college, high school, and middle school big bands, combos, and jazz vocal groups from across the country. Each year, over 4,000 participants enjoy mainstage concerts, after-hours sessions, non-competitive daytime performances and educational workshops. School groups get valuable feedback on their performance and an individual clinic session with our top-notch lineup of artist-clinicians.

2026 Mainstage Lineup

Alicia Olatujah & David Rosenthal + Chief Adjuah & Walter Smith III with the Compass Jazz Orchestra

Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 4:30pm & 7:30pm

The Alfredo Rodriguez Quintet + Victor Wooten with the Compass Jazz Orchestra

Friday, April 24, 2026 | 4:30pm & 7:30pm

Jeff Hamilton, John Clayton & Larry Fuller + The Zaremba Jazz Fellowship with Wayne Bergeron

Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 4:30pm

Festival Schedule

See the full daytime schedule of school performances, workshops, artist meet-and-greets and more.

2025 Schedule

School Groups

We welcome jazz ensembles of all levels, from elementary school to semi-professional groups, in a non-competitive environment. Participants receive valuable feedback through recorded comments and clinics from our diverse artist/clinician roster. There is also an exciting schedule of day-time workshops and performances as well as the evening mainstage concerts for students to experience as part of the festival.

See registration details & this year’s clinicians

Festival Highlights

UNC Jazz Fest 2025, Guest Artist Performance.

UNC jazz orchestra performing in 2024 Jazz Fest.

UNC Jazz Fest guest artist Sullivan Fortner playing piano on stage.

Hannah Rodriguez singing on stage at the UNC•Greeley Jazz Festival.

Plan Your Visit

Get all the information you need for your visit to Jazz Fest!

Dining

There are many options to choose from on and off campus.

Off-Campus Dining On-Campus Dining

Lodging

Mention you are a patron of Campus Commons Performance Hall and receive 15% off your booking with the Friends and Family Rate at Double Tree by Hilton.

Places to Stay

Parking

Jazz Fest is held in UNC's Campus Commons. Parking can be found in the C-lot or the A2-lot.

Campus Commons Parking Map