The 2026 Elon Jazz Festival will be held February 19-21, 2026, on Elon’s main campus.

Visiting high school and middle school jazz ensembles will perform on Friday, February 20, from 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. In addition to the performances, all groups will receive written feedback as well as a clinic with one of our adjudicators.

To register, please fill out the Registration Form (which includes Festival Guidelines) and view the Tentative Schedule, which will be updated as the event nears. Please note that registration is available on a first come, first served basis. The registration deadline is February 1, 2026.

Register Your Band for Elon Jazz Festival

Should you need any more information, feel free to contact Festival Coordinator Dr. Alex Heitlinger at aheitlinger@elon.edu.

Also, please consider nominating one or more students for Elon Jazz Day, our annual recruiting and outreach event featuring masterclasses and workshops at no cost to the students.

Nominate Students for Elon Jazz Day