2026 Phoebus Jazz Festival

About this event

World-class jazz performers assemble for an unforgettable weekend of diverse jazz that inspires the soul and warms the heart. Now in its 3rd year in a row at The American Theatre (4th overall), the 2026 Phoebus Jazz Festival, produced by Hampton Roads Jazz Incorporated (HR Jazz), presents two nights of exciting and swingin jazz from local, national and international musicians at the American Theatre This year’s amazing lineup – September 25th: Back by popular demand…the soulful Latin Jazz sounds of The Latin Jazz Conspiracy – Saxophonist extraordinaire Ada Rovatti and the Quartet featuring pianist Gary Fisher – the fantastic vocalist Lori Williams with the Quartet featuring pianist Dr Weldon Hill and Hampton Roads drumming legend Jae Sinnett. On September 26th: One of the swingin’-est drummers to come out of the Commonwealth, Billy Williams and his Quartet – The sensational pianist Justin Kauflin and wrapping up the festival and brought back too by popular demand the electrifying saxophonist, Eric Marienthal! What a swingin’ fun way to close it out! Tickets: $25 per day or $40 for both days. Group rates of 10 or more will get a $5 discount per ticket.