Universal Temple of the Arts Staten Island JAZZ Festival 2026

When: Saturday, December 19, 2026
Where: St. George Theatre, Staten Island

Still 70 days until the festival.

Universal Temple of the Arts Staten Island JAZZ Festival

The Staten Island JAZZ Festival is an annual jazz festival presented by Universal Temple of the Arts at the St. George Theatre in New York City. Billed as the borough's oldest continuously run jazz festival, it pairs touring jazz names with Staten Island musicians. The presenting nonprofit was founded in 1967, and festival proceeds fund its free year round arts and education programs. It is usually held in December.

Schedule & Running Order (7)

The schedule for Universal Temple of the Arts Staten Island JAZZ Festival 2026.

19 Saturday December

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St. George Theatre

Nicole Zuraitis

Jumaane Smith

Kersten Stevens
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The Dal Segno Trio St. George Theatre

Jazzmeia Horn

Darrell Smith

Santiago Vazquez

David Kingsnorth

About the festival

Universal Temple of the Arts presents its 38th annual Staten Island Jazz Festival on Saturday, December 19, 2026 at St. George Theatre. Curated by Dr. Darrell Smith and hosted by Sheila E. Anderson of WBGO, the evening celebrates jazz with Grammy-winning vocalists and swinging musicians. The performer lineup will be announced closer to the show.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Universal Temple of the Arts Staten Island JAZZ Festival 2026?: Universal Temple of the Arts Staten Island JAZZ Festival 2026 takes place on Saturday, December 19, 2026 at St. George Theatre in New York.
Where is Universal Temple of the Arts Staten Island JAZZ Festival held?: Universal Temple of the Arts Staten Island JAZZ Festival 2026 is held at St. George Theatre in New York.
Who is playing Universal Temple of the Arts Staten Island JAZZ Festival 2026?: 7 acts are booked for Universal Temple of the Arts Staten Island JAZZ Festival 2026, including Nicole Zuraitis, Jumaane Smith, Kersten Stevens, Jazzmeia Horn and Darrell Smith. The full lineup and set times are on this page.