39th Annual Winona Jazz Festival

Aug 14, 2026 - Aug 16, 2026 Though Winona’s at the opposite end of the Mississippi from the birthplace of jazz, monthly jazz band performances, a Winona Jazz Festival, and even our own Mardi Gras celebration keeps the toe-tapping music alive here year-round. The 39th Annual Winona Jazz Festival will be greatly expanded in 2026! The Upper Mississippi Jazz Society, a non-profit organization since 1992, and is dedicated to promoting live jazz of all kinds throughout the Upper Mississippi River region. We welcome your support and invite you to enjoy our annual Jazz Festival. The 2026 Festival will take place August 14-16th in Winona, MN. 6:00-9:00pm – The Winona Jazz Collective 1:00-2:00pm – Fusion Protostars from Cotter High School 2:15-4:15pm – John Paulson Quartet 4:30-6:30pm – Gate City Jazz Band 7:30pm -9:00 – HEADLINER!! Tom Wopat with the La Crosse Jazz Orchestra at the HBP Theater at St. Cecilia Hall, 1124 West Broadway, Winona (BUY TICKETS HERE) . 2:30-5:30 – Jazz Jam with H3O Trio Email Us Downtown Visitor Center & Office 123 West Third Street Winona, MN 55987 507-452-0735 Winona Visitor Center 924 Huff Street Winona, MN 55987 507-452-2278 Main Menu Quick Links Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy © 2026 Visit Winona. All Rights Reserved. Site by Evolve Creative