Events & Tickets

Experience over 80 musicians performing at more than 20 venues across downtown Scranton during the free community Jazz Walk. Jazz, food, and spirits — the ultimate summer celebration. The Jazz Walk runs Friday and Saturday, August 7–8, 2026, with free trolley service between venues 6:00pm–10:00pm both nights.

The legendary Dirty Dozen Brass Band brings their genre-defying blend of New Orleans brass, funk, bebop, and R&B to the Theater at North as a headline performance of the 21st Annual Scranton Jazz Festival.

Enjoy live jazz with brunch at participating downtown Scranton restaurants: Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel, Hilton Scranton, Posh, Bartari, and A'Tera — with more venues coming soon. Cost of brunch is paid directly to the restaurant.

The festival closes with a special evening at the Scranton Cultural Center featuring the PA Jazz Institute @ MU Student Ensemble, followed by the SJF Big Band with special guest, the legendary bassist Ron Carter.