The Hampton Jazz & Music Festival- June 26 through June 28, 2026

The Hampton Jazz & Music Festival Brings  a Weekend of R&B, Gospel, Soul, and Jazz Across Generations with Performances by Dru Hill, 702, Next, Lil’ Mo, Jodeci, Tonio Armani, Pokey Bear, Marcus Anderson, Isley Brothers, El DeBarge & Marion Meadows and Alex Bugnon

JUNE 26-28, 2026 | HAMPTON COLISEUM | HAMPTON, VA

HAMPTON, VA (April 1, 2026) – The Hampton Jazz & Music Festival returns for its 56th year, bringing three days of standout performances and cultural celebration to Hampton Coliseum from Friday, June 26 through Sunday, June 28, 2026. Co-presented by the City of Hampton, Hampton University, and The Black Promoters Collective, the festival continues its long-standing tradition of uniting audiences through music that spans generations.

With a lineup that blends R&B mainstays, gospel icons, and contemporary voices, the festival once again delivers a weekend rooted in legacy while embracing the sound of today.

This year’s programming features:

FRIDAY, JUNE 26 – NO SKIPS FRIDAY

• Jagged Edge – Chart-topping group known for enduring R&B hits
• Dru Hill – Celebrated vocal group bringing classic ‘90s energy
• 702 – Iconic trio with a catalog of fan-favorite records
• Next – Multi-platinum act behind some of R&B’s most recognizable tracks
• Lil’ Mo – Dynamic vocalist with a string of standout collaborations and solo releases

SATURDAY, JUNE 27 – SOUL FOOD SATURDAY

• Kirk Franklin – Groundbreaking artist whose live shows fuse gospel and high-energy performance
• Jodeci – Influential group whose sound helped shape modern R&B
• Tonio Armani – Emerging talent rooted in Southern soul traditions
• Pokey Bear – Crowd favorite known for his connection with audiences
• Marcus Anderson – Acclaimed saxophonist delivering a blend of jazz, funk, and soul

SUNDAY, JUNE 28 – SUNDAY DINNER

• Charlie Wilson – Award-winning performer with a catalog spanning decades
• The Isley Brothers – Music legends whose influence stretches across generations
• El DeBarge – Distinctive vocalist recognized for his smooth delivery and timeless hits
• Marion Meadows & Alex Bugnon – Esteemed musicians combining jazz and contemporary grooves

The Hampton Jazz & Music Festival offers single day tickets, as well as a 3-day ticket option for select seat locations. Presales start Thursday, April 2 at 10:00 AM ET and tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, April 3 at 10:00 AM ET via Ticketmaster.com and the Hampton Coliseum Box Office.

Since its debut in 1968, the Hampton Jazz & Music Festival has grown into a defining cultural event, originally created to commemorate Hampton University’s 100th anniversary. Today, it remains a staple of the summer festival circuit, drawing thousands of attendees each year and continuing to spotlight both established icons and rising talent.

For updates and more information, visit hamptonjazzfestival.com.

ABOUT THE HAMPTON JAZZ & MUSIC FESTIVAL

The annual Hampton Jazz & Music Festival has brought the best of jazz, pop, blues, soul, and R&B to the Hampton Roads region for more than five decades. The first Festival was held at Hampton University’s Armstrong Stadium in 1968 to celebrate HU’s 100th Anniversary. The best in jazz showed up to play, including Cannonball Adderley, Count Basie, Dizzy Gillespie Quintet, Herbie Mann Quintet, Thelonious Monk Quintet, Dionne Warwick, and Muddy Waters and his Blues Band.

The popular event was held again the following year but moved to the newly-built Hampton Coliseum in 1970 where it has since become an annual tradition every last weekend in June.

ABOUT HAMPTON UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1868, Hampton University has been the Standard of Excellence in higher education for over 150 years. Rich in history and tradition, Hampton University is recognized as one of the top historically Black colleges and universities in the world, and recently named Top Private University in Virginia. Hampton offers a broad range of technical, liberal arts, and graduate degree programs. HU is a tightly knit community of learners and educators representing 49 states and 35 territories and nations. Visit: www.hamptonu.edu.

ABOUT THE HAMPTON COLISEUM

The Hampton Coliseum is a versatile facility that can accommodate over 13,000 roaring fans and has been providing stellar entertainment to fans for over 50 years.

A structural masterpiece located at the heart of the city of Hampton, it is a landmark in itself and attracts tourists from all over the United States. www.hamptoncoliseum.org.

ABOUT BLACK PROMOTERS COLLECTIVE

Since launching its first tour in 2022, the Black Promoters Collective (BPC) has rapidly ascended to become one of the most influential forces in the global live entertainment business. In just four years, BPC climbed to No. 14 on Pollstar’s 2026 Top 50 Worldwide Promoters chart, signaling a swift rise into the industry’s top tier. BPC is the only wholly Black-owned company consistently ranked on Pollstar’s Global Top 100 Promoters list and has been recognized as the No. 3 Global Top Urban Promoter/Producer. Its touring portfolio continues to drive both revenue and cultural impact, with The Queens Tour, Millennium Tour 2025, and The Boy Is Mine Tour (Brandy & Monica) all earning Pollstar Award nominations—underscoring the company’s strength in delivering commercially successful, culturally resonant live experiences. The company’s momentum is further validated by repeated inclusion on Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players and Live Music Power Players lists, with CEO Gary Guidry recognized as one of the executives shaping the future of touring. Included on Essence’s Power List, BPC is a coalition of six leading independent promoters, founded in 2020, that produces large-scale tours and festivals that bridge legacy and contemporary artists across genres. With a business model rooted in cultural authority and audience alignment, BPC continues to redefine how live entertainment is created, marketed, and experienced.

For more information, visit www.blackpromoterscollective.com.

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