The 38th annual Earshot Jazz Festival will take place across Seattle from October 7 through October 25, 2026. The three-week event features more than 35 concerts, public workshops and panel discussions showcasing local and international jazz artists.
Single ticket prices for individual performances range from $10 to $125, depending on the artist and venue. Organizers have established multiple tier structures and assistance programs designed to lower financial barriers for attendees.
Ticket Pricing and Access Options
Free Ticket Program
Earshot Jazz allocates a limited inventory of complimentary tickets on a first-come, first-served basis. Individuals may request up to a maximum of four complimentary tickets per person for the duration of the festival. Requests must be submitted at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled performance time. Attendees can view instructions and submit requests directly through the Earshot Jazz Buy Tickets Page or review guidelines on the Earshot Jazz Festival Helpful Info Page.
Sliding Scale Tiers
Select events during the festival utilize a sliding scale pricing structure. These sliding scale tiers can be purchased directly via the Earshot Jazz Event Ticket Portal.
Concessionary Discounts
Reduced-rate tickets are available at checkout for specific demographics. Standard discounts apply to students, senior citizens (ages 60 and older), and active military personnel or veterans. These reduced rates can be selected during checkout on the standard Earshot Jazz Event Ticket Portal.
Gold Pass Subscription
For frequent attendees, the organization offers an all-access Individual Gold Pass for $655. The pass covers entry to festival events and reduces the average per-concert cost by 40% to 60% compared to purchasing single tickets individually.
Earshot Jazz Seattle-born jazz vocalist Sara Gazarek with Los Angeles-based guitar trio New West Guitar Group
Schedule of events
Week 1
- Thursday, October 1, 7 p.m. Festival Kick-off Party
- Wednesday, October 7, 7 p.m. Camila Ferrari / Aquiestoy / Panel: How To Listen
- Wednesday, October 7, and Thursday, October 8, 7 p.m. Coltrane and Miles at 100: JazzReach Presents Metta Quintet
- Friday, October 9, 7:30 p.m. Sidney Hauser Big Little Band / Jackson Street After Hours Book Release with Paul de Barros
- Friday, October 9, 7:30 p.m. Lucian Ban & Mat Maneri
- Saturday, October 10, 8 p.m. Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves Celebrate John Coltrane
- Saturday, October 10, 8 p.m. Ted Poor with Orrin Evans
- Sunday, October 11, 2 p.m. Arjun K. Verma and Nikolaj Hess
- Sunday, October 11, 7:30 p.m. Gary Bartz and NTU Troop
Week 2
- Monday, October 12, 7:30 p.m. Caroline Davis
- Tuesday, October 13, 7:30 p.m. Jessica Lurie: BANNED
- Thursday, October 15, 7:30 p.m. Zaccai Curtis Cubop Lives!
- Thursday, October 15, 8 p.m. Julian Lage Quartet
- Friday, October 16, 7 p.m. Kiefer
- Friday, October 16, 7:30 p.m. GEORGE
- Friday, October 16, 9:30 p.m. Sidney Hauser and Nik Singleton: Other Kinds
- Saturday, October 17, 7 p.m. Leanna Keith / Jun Iida
- Saturday, October 17, 9 p.m. Dos Santos / Mr. Nice / Sabroso
- Sunday, October 18, 8 p.m. Logan Richardson: blues PEOPLE / THIEFS
Week 3
- Monday, October 19, 7:30 p.m. DoYeon Kim with Cuong Vu
- Monday, October 19, 7:30 p.m. Alex Hamburger and José Luiz Martins
- Tuesday, October 20, 7:30 p.m. Christian Sands
- Tuesday, October 20 and Wednesday, October 21, 7:30 p.m. Film screening
- Wednesday, October 21, 4 p.m. Workshop: Christian Sands and Warren Wolf
- Wednesday, October 21, 8:30 p.m.,Warren Wolf
- Thursday, October 22, 7:30 p.m. Sasha Berliner Quintet / Sidney Hauser Quartet Whirl
- Friday, October 23, 5 to 7 p.m. “Inside the Orchestra” with Freddy Fuego Orchestra
- Friday, October 23, 6:30 p.m. Elsa Nilsson: Band of Pulses / Carmen Staaf
- Friday, October 23, 7:30 p.m. Ahamefule J. Oluo
- Friday, October 23, 9 p.m. Bobbyy x AKAI Solo / Stas THEE Boss, DERO
- Saturday, October 24, 5 p.m. Myra Melford / Ches Smith / Michael Formanek: Splash
- Saturday, October 24, 7:30 p.m. Carmen Quill
- Saturday, October 24, 9 p.m., and October 25, 2 p.m. Freddy Fuego Orchestra
- Saturday, October 24, 9:30 p.m. Half Giraffe
- Saturday, October 24, 10 p.m. Fonville x Fribush
- Sunday, October 25, 7:30 p.m. Jelly Roll Soul: The Music of Charles Mingus
See the full schedule, with times, places, ticket prices and links, here.
Earshot Jazz Festival 2026 Venue Directory
- Town Hall Seattle: 1119 8th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
- Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute: 104 17th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144
- The Royal Room: 5000 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
- The Triple Door: 216 Union St, Seattle, WA 98101
- Hotel Crocodile: 2505 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
- Chapel Performance Space (Good Shepherd Center): 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
- Black & Tan Hall: 5608 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
- Clock-Out Lounge: 4865 Beacon Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108
- Nectar Lounge: 412 N 36th St, Seattle, WA 98103
- Moore Theatre: 1932 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
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Organization Contact Information
For box office inquiries, manual ticket applications, or programmatic details, the festival administration can be reached through the following official channels:
- Office Address: 3417 Fremont Ave N #221, Seattle, WA 98103
- Telephone: 206-547-6763
- Email: info@earshot.org
- Website: earshot.org
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