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Wednesday, October 14, 2026 · New Jersey

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 · New Jersey

TD James Moody Jazz Festival

NJPAC's 15th annual jazz festival runs over two-plus weeks at NJPAC and other Newark venues, with 2026 headliners including Gregory Porter, Charles Lloyd, Bruce Hornsby with Christian McBride, a Miles Davis centennial tribute led by Jon Faddis, and Ben Vereen's 80th birthday concert. Free events include Jazz Vespers at Bethany Baptist Church and Jazz Jams at Clement's Place; it closes with the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition.

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Event Atlas · Essex County

Jazz and blues · Newark, Essex County

TD James Moody Jazz Festival is a jazz and blues event in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, with verified dates from November 6 through November 22, 2026.

ConfirmedPartly free
When
Nov 6–22, 2026
Where
NJPAC and other Newark venues (Clement's Place, Bethany Baptist Church)
One Center Street
Newark, NJ · Essex County
Directions
Admission
Partly free
Free–$79
Tickets
Organized by
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)
Venue
Official siteTicketsDirections

What to expect

  • Gregory Porter with Madeleine Peyroux
  • Miles @100 with Jon Faddis
  • Ben Vereen's 80th Birthday Concert
  • Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition
  • Free Jazz Vespers and Jazz Jams

2026 Confirmed

Friday, November 6 to Sunday, November 22, 2026, at NJPAC and other Newark venues. Event days: Nov 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 21, 22.

  • Nov 6–22, 2026

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Sources

Details checked against the organizer’s own pages on Thu, Oct 1, 2026.