International Jazz Day

May 18, 2026

the spectacular All-Star Global Concert from Chicago

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This weekend, experience the 15th Anniversary celebration of International Jazz Day with the spectacular All-Star Global Concert from Chicago, featuring unforgettable performances by Herbie Hancock, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Kurt Elling, Buddy Guy, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Robert Glasper, Jacob Collier, Lizz Wright, Dianne Reeves, Gregory Porter, Terri Lyne Carrington, Marcus Miller, Christian McBride, Till Brönner, Antonio Sánchez and many more world-renowned artists…

Just two weeks after the stunning live performance at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, the concert is now streaming worldwide in brilliant 4K resolution on YouTube. Watch on TV, desktop or mobile.

Watch the Global Concert this weekend with friends and family, and explore our International Jazz Day 2026 Education Programs featuring masterclasses, conversations and special events. And please feel free to forward this email to anyone who might enjoy or benefit from the International Jazz Day programs.

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“This All-Star Global Concert came to play.”

— Nate Chinen, NPR

“International Jazz Day truly turned out in Chicago in a way that made even the crustiest of old jazz professionals smile and beam with pride.”

— Frank Alkyer, DownBeat

“This All-Star concert’s audience is truly global.”

— Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune

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