Jazz at the Lake: Lake George Jazz Weekend

Save the Date: September 18 - 20, 2026

This incredible jazz event will take place from September 18th to the 20th and is brought to us by the Lake George Arts Project. See the lineup below, and what food vendors to expect!

2026 Lake George Jazz Fest Schedule

Friday, September 18th:

6pm: Confluence with Jody Redhage Ferber on the stage in Shepard Park

7:30pm: Jazz Around Town (all shows start at 7:30) 

• Chad McLoughlin Trio at The Lakeside Restaurant
• Hot Club of Saratoga at The Barnsider
• Scott Hopkins Jazz Trio at The Lighthouse Grill
• Rich Syracuse at the Caldwell-Lake George Library
• Keith Pray Trio's - Listen! at the Inn of Lake Georbe Lobby Bar

Saturday, September 19th:

9am: Behind the scenes tour of the new amphitheater with Tanya

10am: Coffee and Jazz with Dylan Perrillo & Brad Brose

Shows on the stage in Shepard Park:

• 1pm: Jerome Jennings & iLL Philosophy
• 3pm: Manuel Valera New Cuban Express
• 5pm: Shayna Steele
• 7pm: Kneebody

Sunday, September 20th:

Shows on the stage in Shepard Park:

• 1pm: Paul Winter Consort
• 3pm: Ekep Nkwelle
• 5pm: Miguel Zenon Quartet

Food Vendors

• The Barnsider (Saturday & Sunday)
• Ben & Jerry's (Saturday & Sunday)
• And more!

Get more details on the festival >>

Want more of an idea of what to expect? Watch their video with footage from past festivals!

Bring the family, leave your wallet at home, and soothe your soul with great jazz all weekend long!

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