02/05/2026 to 02/07/2026
Wilmington will host the 46th Annual North Carolina Jazz Festival February 5-7, 2026! Enjoy evenings at the Hotel Ballast Ballroom with exciting performances by some of the greatest traditional jazz musicians from all around the world!
Thursday's showcase will feature artists Noel Freidline, Maria Howell, and the Benny Hill Quartet. The fun continues on Friday and Saturday nights with All-Star musicians playing in the traditional seven sets of six or seven players, each set with a different leader. You will hear many of our favorite NCJF musicians, plus new additions to our lineup.
You will not want to miss this exciting 46th Annual North Carolina Jazz Festival! These will be 4 ½ hour concerts.