Tilles Jazz Fest 26 | Kids Out and About Long Island

Tilles Jazz Fest 26

LIVE JAZZ, FOOD TRUCKS, VENDORS, FREE SWING DANCE LESSON and FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES, including A JAZZY SET FROM DAN AND CLAUDIA ZANES, and an INSTRUMENT PETTING ZOO!

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Introducing the third annual Tilles Jazz Fest, produced by Tilles Center for the Performing Arts in collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center. This one-day event will take place on four indoor and outdoor stages across the beautiful Long Island University Brookville campus, with performances starting at 1pm.

Visit the Swingin’ Kidz Zone- with face-painting, an instrument petting zoo, crafts, and more!  Participants can make their own instrument to take home, play Jazz Simon Says, freeze dance, and more music-inspired games! Led by Tilles Center’s team of professional teaching artists. Special family pricing - under 12 FREE!

Confirmed artists to include:

  • Headliner Buena Vista Orchestra
  • Hot Jazz All-Stars
  • Bobby Sanabria Octet
  • Bluesy Beats and Jazzy Treats with Dan & Claudia Zanes
  • Ruby Laks
  • Student Ensembles
  • More Artists to be Announced!
     

Evening headliner Buena Vista Orchestra performs at 7 pm and requires a separate ticket.

Save the date to grab your picnic blanket and enjoy food trucks, local artisans and vendors, and more for a fun-for-the-whole-family day!

Location: 
Long Island University Post Campus
See map: Google Maps

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Contact name: 
Tantleff Box Office
Email address: 
Dates: 
07/18/2026
Time: 
1:00pm
Price: 
Under 12, free! $63.40 for a Day Pass Evening performance starting at $46.05