The Syracuse International Jazz Festival is moving to a new location for its 40th anniversary celebration.
Organizers and sponsors announced the 2026 Syracuse Jazz Fest lineup Wednesday, highlighted by two nights of headlining performances on July 10-11 at Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards in LaFayette, N.Y. Tower of Power and tributes to Joni Mitchell and Sly and the Family Stone will take the main stage on Friday, July 10, while returning favorites Gunhild Carling (Sweden’s “Queen of Swing”), Nathan & The Zydeco Cha Cha’s, and Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue will play Saturday, July 11.
Entertainment will begin both afternoons in the Beak & Skiff Tasting Room, then move to the main stage. (See the full lineup and schedule below.) Admission and parking are free…