The annual Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest is led by a small staff along with a volunteer team numbering 300+, and is supported by the hotel and business community through sponsorship support.

Celebrating 35 years in 2026, Berks Jazz Fest is one of the most prolific festivals of its kind, drawing nearly 30,000 visitors from all over the world. Musicians from all backgrounds, locales, and genres convene annually for the 10-day festival, which features dozens of concerts at venues across the region.

Beginning with the 2026 Berks Jazz Fest, all ticketing services will return to Ticketmaster. This renewed partnership reflects our commitment to enhancing the ticket-buying experience and responding directly to community feedback. Through this collaboration, fans will once again have the convenience and choice they’ve been asking for — including the ability to purchase tickets in person at a box office located at Santander Arena, with no ticket fees. In addition, Ticketmaster’s secure platform will offer seamless online purchasing, mobile ticketing, and improved customer support.

Berks Jazz Fest remains committed to providing world-class performances and an outstanding audience experience. We look forward to this next chapter and to welcoming music lovers from across the region and beyond.

In addition to the Major Concert Schedule, dozens of free live-music events featuring local musicians comprise the Local Event Schedule in area clubs and restaurants throughout the festival. The festival combines touring artists with unique collaborative performances while providing performance opportunities for world-renowned musicians and emerging artists alike. Visitors can enjoy a wide variety of genres including Jazz, Blues, R&B, Funk, Soul, Bluegrass, and more.