Scottsdale Jazz Festival

Name: Scottsdale Jazz Festival
Start: 2026-04-25
Location: Scottsdale Civic Center, 3939 N Drinkwater Blvd

Apr

Date

25 Apr (Saturday)

Time

Sat, Apr 25 – Sun, Apr 26

Venue

Scottsdale Civic Center, 3939 N Drinkwater Blvd

Scottsdale, AZ, United States

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The Yrēfy Scottsdale Jazz Festival is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the Talking Stick Resort. This 15th-anniversary celebration is part of International Jazz Day and features a mix of traditional jazz and contemporary fusion.

In addition to the main festival, Scottsdale hosts several related jazz celebrations during Jazz Appreciation Month (April):

Would you like more information on local hotel packages for the festival or a list of nearby restaurants in Old Town Scottsdale?

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Related Events

•Talking Stick Resort

•Date & Time: Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM.

•Location: Talking Stick Resort, 9800 East Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, AZ.

•Featured Lineup: Includes Grammy Award-winning fusion group Spyro Gyra, along with Kermit Ruffins, Donald Harrison, Nayo Jones, and Mike Rocha.

•Cost/Tickets: Prices range from $85.74 for General Admission to $196.75 for VIP. Premium seating and VIP tables/cabanas are also available.

•Website: scottsdalejazzfest.org.

•Scottsdale Jazz Festival Premiere Party

•Date & Time: Saturday, April 4, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.

•Location: The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa.

•Description: An outdoor evening event featuring performances by Doc Jones, Carmela Ramirez, and Cold Shot & The Hurricane Horns. Includes a New Orleans-inspired buffet and Scotch sampling.

•Tickets: Available via Eventbrite.

•International Jazz Day AZ Festival

•Date & Time: Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM.

•Location: Civic Space Park (Phoenix/Scottsdale area).

•Lineup: Features Carmela Ramirez, Nayo Jones featuring Herlin Riley, and Donald Harrison.

Updated at 23 Mar 2026