Ledisi, Durand Bernarr, Big Freedia & More to Perform at 2026 Blue Note Jazz Festival New York
By Gail Mitchell
Published on March 13, 2026.
The 2026 Blue Note Jazz Festival New York will feature Grammy-winning artists Ledisi, Durand Bernarr, and Big Freedia. The 15th annual festival will begin on June 1 and will continue through July 1. Additional performances include UMI, Destin Conrad and Cymande. The festival will also feature the Official Blue Negotiations Midnight Jam on June 26. The event will run concurrently with the Blue Note Festival Hollywood Bowl, which is presented in collaboration with the LA Phil.
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