Annapolis Jazz & Roots Festival Returns Nov. 6-15 With Global Lineup
Annapolis, Md. – September 24, 2026 -- The fifth annual Annapolis Jazz & Roots Festival runs across two weekends, November 6-15, 2026, spreading performances, lectures and art exhibitions across eight venues in five neighborhoods in Eastport and Annapolis, Maryland. Most events are free or carry modest admission, and reservations are strongly advised through instantseats.com. Free onsite parking is available at all but two venues.
The 2026 theme traces music from Indigenous roots to modern hip-hop-infused jazz.
Billed as "New World Music: Centuries of Sound," the festival's programming spans Indigenous traditions, colonial-era music, the history of slavery and indenture in Maryland, and the evolution of jazz into contemporary forms.