The Winter Blues & Jazz Fest is back for its 12th year!!

4 Days of Live Music

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Event Overview:

Winter Blues & Jazz Fest will take place January 16-19, 2026. Our festival home this year will be once again

at The William and Mary Alumni House.

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We'll have a dedicated lounge for our 4-Day Weekend pass holders, with complimentary water, soft drinks and snacks as a place to chill out between events. We will have a fully stocked bar for the entire weekend.

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The Winter Blues Jazz Fest has a little something for everyone. Our over-riding goal is to provide an enriching and entertaining weekend full of music with options available to suit all tastes and budgets.

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Thank you to our sponsors, City of Williamsburg, Loyalty Chevrolet and Cadillac, and Williamsburg Event Rentals.

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The Winter Blues Jazz Fest presented by CultureFix is a four-day jazz festival centered in the downtown Williamsburg area.

 

Winter Blues Jazz Fest 2026 Event Schedule

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Friday 1/16

Opening Night Mixology & Music: 6:30pm-8:30pm

Location: Hunter Hall, The Alumni House

Ticket includes: Music performance, cocktail sampling and light hors d'ouevres

Music: Latin Jazz Conspiracy

 

Friday Night After Party: 9:00pm - 10:30pm

Location: Hunter Hall, The Alumni House

Ticket includes: Music performance

Music: Joe Baione Vibraphone Experience

 

Saturday 1/17

Jae Sinnett Jazz Workshop: 12:30pm-1:30pm

Free Event

Location: Hunter Hall, The Alumni House

 

Jae Sinnett Zero to 60 Quartet: 2:00pm-4:00pm

Location : Hunter Hall, Alumni House

Ticket includes: Music performance 

Music: Jae Sinnett Zero to 60 Quartet

 

The Blues Bash - Double Header: 6:30pm-10:30pm

6:30pm-8:00pm Tom Euler Band

8:30pm-10:30pm Wayne Brooks

Location: Hunter Hall, The Alumni House

Ticket Includes: Double Header Performances : Tom Euler and Wayne Brooks. Two drink tickets and munchies.

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Sunday: 1/18

Big Band Brunch: 10:30am - 12:30pm

Location: Hunter Hall, Alumni House

Ticket includes: Mimosa, brunch, tax, and gratuity

Music: Grooveburg

 

Sunday Chillout : 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Location: Hunter Hall, The Alumni House

Ticket includes: Music performance and one drink ticket

Music by: John Emil Delta Blues

 

Signature Sunday: 7:00pm

Location: Hunter Hall, The Alumni House

Ticket includes: Music performance

Music: BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA - 6X GRAMMY AWARD WINNING MUSIC GROUP

 

Sunday Late Night: 9:30pm

Location: Hunter Hall, The Alumni House

Ticket includes: Music performance

Music By: Forte Jazz Band

 

Monday 1/19:

A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: 10am

Location: The Historic First Baptist Church of Williamsburg

727 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA 23185

​Featuring: James Cameron, Adam Canaday, Janice Canaday, and Pastor Reginald Davis

​FREE: MUST RESERVE TICKET ONLINE

Music: Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.