Elkhart Jazz lineup set
The Elkhart Jazz Festival finalized its lineup for the 38th edition — organizers promise a mix of national headliners and regional favorites for the spring program. (elkharttruth.com)
The festival is scheduled for June 18–21, 2026, with events staged across downtown Elkhart. (elkhartjazzfestival.com) Headliners announced include Larkin Poe on Thursday, the Jeff Hamilton Trio on Friday, St. Paul & The Broken Bones on Saturday and John Pizzarelli closing the festival Sunday. (thelerner.com) (yahoo.com) Tickets and day/weekend passes are being handled through ticket outlets listed on festival pages, with multiple sites flagging a Ticketmaster on-sale date of March 20, 2026. (detour.songkick.com) (thelerner.com) Organizers say the four-day program will feature more than 100 performers and will include education programs and family activities alongside evening headliner shows. (festivalsinindiana.com) (wvpe.org) Programming spreads between indoor venues such as The Lerner Theatre and multiple outdoor stages in downtown Elkhart, with late-night and daytime slots across the footprint. (thelerner.com) (elkhartjazzfestival.com) Regional and returning favorites listed on the schedule include Dave Bennett, Eddie Metz, Tim Cunningham, the Metz/Sportiello/Keller trio and outdoor acts like Powerhouse, VibeNation and Whistle Pigs. (yahoo.com) (thelerner.com)
