Nov 20-22, 2026
Clearwater Beach, FL
Tickets Now Available
General Sponsorship, Benefactor, Weekend, and Daily Tickets
For Venue or Presenting Sponsorship or Sponsorships greater than $5,000 – Contact our dedicated sponsor representative.
Learn more about tickets, sponsorship and benefits
“…outstanding in every respect”
– Frank Farenbloom, The Syncopated Times
75+ Live Performances
Day & Night - All Weekend
3 Indoor Venues
75+ Musicians & Performers
Once-in-a-Lifetime
Performance Experiences
Join us at the beautiful Gulf beaches in Sand Key, Clearwater Beach, Florida, for the 36th Annual Suncoast Jazz Festival, November 20-22, 2026. Held indoors at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort, the Suncoast Jazz Festival has three venues with continuous music rotating all day and all night through the weekend.
With a variety of jazz genres, and listening lounge, dancing, and sip and mingle experiences offerings, the Suncoast Jazz Festival truly has something for everyone
“Big fun, and close-up jazz”
– Toni, Trip Advisor
2026 Lineup
Big Easy-Flavored Early Jazz · American Songbook · Modern Acoustic Jazz · Swing · Brazilian · Blues · even a touch of Rockabilly and Gospel
Headliners
John Pizzarelli Trio
“Infectious enthusiasm.”
Critics frequently mention he entertains himself just as much as the crowd, exuding a blissfully carried-away energy.
Anat Cohen
“Expressive and virtuosic.”
Critics highlight her mastery of the clarinet, noting her ability to navigate both dark, woody lows and bright, agile highs with immense finesse.
Noteworthy
Dan Levinson’s Palomar Jazz Band with Molly Ryan
Hot Jazz, Traditional Jazz, and Swing.
Freewheeling, stomping sounds of early 1920s and big-band, small-group sounds of the 1930s swing.
Dave Bennett Quartet • Diego Fiegueiredo • Professor Cunningham and His Old School • Jason Marsalis • Tom Rigney & Flambeau • Champian Fulton • Jonathan Russell • Chuck Redd • Dan Levinson’s Palomar Jazz Band with Molly Ryan • Jen Hodge • Cláudio Infante • Eddie Metz • Theo Valentin • James Suggs • Nate Najar • Daniela Soledade • Hot Tonic • Bakey & Betty • James Wall • Heather Thorn • La Lucha • Simon Lasky • Allison Nash • Mark Moultrop • Steve Boisen • Al Downing Trio • Naples Jazz Society Jazz Band • Paul Wilborn & Eugenie Bondurant• and many many more…
“The Suncoast Jazz Festival is incredibly special because there is always a sense of community,”
– Alejandro Arenas, La Lucha, TBN Weekly
Join our newsletter and stay up to date on everything Suncoast Jazz Festival.
Be the first to know when tickets go on sale, volunteer opportunities open, performer updates, and more.
NOLA-Style Parasol Parade
Bring your umbrellas, boas, fun and fancy hats, and dancin’ feet for the official Festival Kick Off!
Friday, Nov 20 - 11am, Poolside
Live Music
Performers TBA
Friday Night Swing Dance
Put on your dancin’ shoes!Swing the night away to live music by several of your favorite bands!
Friday, Nov 20
6:30pm - Lessons
7:30pm - Dance
Live Music till Midnight
Included with Friday, Friday after 6pm, and Weekend Tickets
Performers TBD
Student Music Competition
We invite student musicians to participate in the 3rd Suncoast Jazz Festival Student Musician Competition. The Competition will be held remotely, between September 1 and October 15, 2026.
“More than anything,
Suncoast Jazz Festival feels good”
– Creative Loafing
Support and Sponsorship
Your support of The Suncoast Jazz Festival is a powerful demonstration of your commitment to supporting the work of the Festival and helps ensure that the Festival continues to provide the outstanding programming, youth programming and scholarships, and outreach our jazz community deserves and enjoys.
Venue Hotel & Lodging
Event Ticketing and Check-in at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort. Event venue located indoors at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort.
Book your rooms early. Limited rooms at the Jazz Rate.
Parking, trolley, and area map information available on the hotels page.
Volunteer
Once again, we need your help this November. Our festivals’ successes are due to your elbow grease, humor, and your dedication. Thank you for all you do!
Many oppportunities to volunteer exist within tickets, hospitality, parking, and more. Sign up for our newsletter and be notified with opportunities open.
Be a Vendor
Sell Your Wares
To A Captive Audience of 2,000+
If you are interested in being a vendor in 2026 please complete the vendor application in 2026.
Vendor fee for 2026 is subject to change.