Twin Cities Jazz Festival

St. Paul, Twin Cities metro

Free annual jazz festival in Mears Park and Lowertown St. Paul.

The Twin Cities Jazz Festival is a free festival run by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, with two outdoor main stages in Mears Park and more than 18 venues across Lowertown St. Paul. The 28th annual festival ran June 19-20, 2026, headlined by Yellowjackets and the JazzMN Orchestra featuring Michael Mayo.