Welcome to BJF Insider Newsletter!

The newsletter will be your source for the latest news, updates, and announcements as planning continues for the 36th annual Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest, taking place April 1–11, 2027.

As we look ahead to another exciting fest, our commitment remains the same: bringing world-class jazz to Berks County while delivering an exceptional experience for our loyal fans.

The countdown to Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest begins now!

Ready to help bring the 36th annual Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest to life? Come to our next volunteer meeting!

• 📅 When: Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 10:00 A.M.

• 📍 Where: Yocum Institute for Arts Education (3000 Penn Ave., West Lawn, PA 19609)

Can't join us in person?
Please email info@berksjazzfest.com with the subject line "Volunteer!" and we’ll follow up with the notes from our conversations.

• Event: 36th Annual Boscov's Berks Jazz Fest

• Dates: April 1–11, 2027

• Location: Reading, PA at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Santander Performing Arts Center and Miller Center for the Arts.

• What to Expect: Over 40 major concerts, intimate club performances, local dining events, and our signature GETJAZZED student education programs.

TICKETS GO ON SALE:
For Arts Advocates Members - Saturday, Nov. 28, 2026

9:00 a.m. in person at Santander Arena box office

10:00 a.m. for online orders.

For the General Public - Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026

10:00 a.m. for in-person and online

Mindi Abair's "I Can't Wait For Christmas Tour"
Saturday, Dec. 5 | 7:00 p.m.
Miller Center for the Arts
4 N. 2nd St., Reading PA 19601

CLICK HERE for tickets and information.

BECOME AN ARTS ADVOCATE to take advantage of the TICKET PRESALE!

• Saturday, Nov. 28, in person 9:00 a.m. at the Santander Arena Box Office; 10:00 a.m. for online orders.

• Arts Advocate presale continues through Saturday, Dec. 5, for online purchases.

• For in-person purchases, Box Office will be open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

ARTS ADVOCATE MEMBERSHIP LEVELS AND BENEFITS

Level I:  $100+/year

Early ticket presale access to all BJF events
Digital subscription to BJF Insider Newsletter

Level II:  $500+/year

Early ticket presale access to all BJF events
Digital subscription to BJF Insider Newsletter
Recognition on the BJF website and the festival program
$50 merchandise gift certificate

Level III:  $1000+/year

Exclusive concierge ticket service
Early ticket presale access to all BJF events
Digital subscription to BJF Insider Newsletter
Recognition on the BJF website and the festival program
$100 merchandise gift certificate

ONLINE ARTS ADVOCATE MEMBERSHIP
AND ONE-TIME DONATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED!

NOTE TO FORMER BERKS ARTS ADVOCATES:
If you paid Berks Arts for an Arts Advocate Membership after May 1, 2026, please forward a copy of your receipt to info@berksjazzfest.com. Your membership will be honored for the current membership year.

ONE-TIME DONATIONS ALWAYS WELCOME!
One-time donations are welcome at any time if an Arts Advocate Membership is not for you. Every donation helps to support jazz performance and education in Berks County. To donate, CLICK HERE.

VOLUNTEER!
We are always looking for passionate music lovers to help make the festival run smoothly. Sign up via our Berks Jazz Fest Volunteer Page.

JAZZ HORIZONS FESTIVAL
Students take the stage for the annual Jazz Horizons Festival Tuesday and Wednesday April 6 & 7, 2027, at the DoubleTree Hotel. Each day features eight bands in performance on the big stage in the Grand Ballroom followed by a clinic with Berks Jazz Fest artists/clinicians. Students also enjoy workshops, open jam sessions and an artist performance. The event is completely free and open to the public.

Jazz Horizons Festival is part of the Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest educational program called GETJAZZED and is funded in part by our partner Reading Musical Foundation.