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35TH ANNUAL
BOSCOV’S Berks Jazz fest

march 19 - 29, 2026

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jazz appreciation month

In celebration of its 35th anniversary, Berks Arts has expanded the Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest into a six-week regional celebration that will extend through the entire month of April, formally aligning the event with Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM) — a worldwide observance dedicated each April to honoring the history, artistry, and global impact of jazz.

Following the conclusion of the fest’s core March schedule, the newly created BJF35/JAM Celebration will take center stage throughout April, featuring over 40 additional jazz events across Berks County and the surrounding region, ending on April 30 - International Jazz Day - with Rick Braun’s tribute to Chuck Mangione.

check out the full jam schedule:

ABOUT

The annual Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest is presented by Berks Arts, a nonprofit organization located in Reading, PA. Berks Jazz Fest brings world-renowned jazz musicians to Berks County with dozens of concerts at various venues in the Greater Reading area. Additionally, dozens of free live music events featuring local and regional musicians occur in area clubs and restaurants throughout the festival.

Since 1991, jazz enthusiasts have flocked to the Berks Jazz Fest to enjoy over 130 free and ticketed musical events spanning the entire spectrum of Jazz, Blues, Funk, Soul, R&B, and more.

The festival provides performance opportunities for emerging and established artists alike and showcases incredible and diverse talent to fans from all over the world.

4 MAJOR VENUES

10 DAYS

40 MAJOR CONCERTS

100 MUSICIANS

20,000 TICKETHOLDERS

ONE BERKS JAZZ FEST

march 19 - 29, 2026

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