Tickets are non-transferable, and non-refundable. For general ticket questions please refer to the FAQ page HERE. Please check out the Winter Jazzfest Shows Page for Festival Updates, and follow @NYCWJF on Instagram.

Pick Up Instructions:
Arrive at ANY participating venue to pick up your pass. Be prepared to show your ID and ticket confirmation email.

Marathon Venues:

January 9, 2026: Manhattan Marathon
Le Poisson Rouge (VIP Access in raised area)
City Winery (VIP Seating Available)
City Winery Loft (VIP Seating Available)
DROM (VIP Seating Available)
Zinc Bar (Limited VIP Seating Available)
The Bitter End
Close Up
Nublu

January 10, 2026: Brooklyn Marathon
Music Hall of Williamsburg (VIP Seating Available)
Brooklyn Bowl (Access to VIP Standing Area)
Superior Ingredients (Access to VIP Standing Area)
National Sawdust (Access to VIP Standing Area)
Baby’s All Right
Union Pool
Loove Annex

Offers:
With your Winter Jazzfest Marathon Pass purchase you receive an exclusive 5% discount on all 2026 Winter Jazzfest merch items using the code JAZZPRIDE during check out at the STORE

Qobuz is the official music streaming service of the 2026 NYC Winter Jazzfest, please enjoy this special FREE 60 DAY TRIAL OFFER

Hotel Deal - For your Hotel needs, please consider Booking a discounted room at THE MOXY

Marathon Nights Pro Tips:
For each of the Marathon nights we cannot guarantee you entry into any one particular venue or seating once you are inside, so if you hope to see a specific set, we recommend you plan your night accordingly and arrive early. Our venues vary in size and seating is limited. If you find yourself in an especially long line, we encourage you to consider hopping over to a nearby venue where there is available space. (We will provide you with an online capacity tracker to see which venues have space.) Discovering new music is one of the best parts of the NYC Winter Jazzfest Marathon experience, and we can guarantee that if you journey with open ears, you will enjoy wherever you end up.

2026 JAZZ TALKS Series
In partnership with 651 Arts, we are pleased to invite you to our Free series of Jazz Talks on January 10 and 11, more details HERE.

Diversity & Inclusivity
From its roots in the Black American communities of New Orleans, jazz has always celebrated and incorporated a diverse group of voices and traditions. At NYC Winter Jazzfest, we seek to honor these roots by showcasing musicians of all backgrounds — across race and ethnicity, gender, sexuality, bodily ability, and more — as well as all disciplines under the broad umbrella that we call “jazz.” Our audience is similarly diverse, boasting devotees and dabblers, local and international music lovers, industry professionals and those who just love to listen. We believe our diversity is our strength. 

Accessibility
NYC Winter Jazzfest works to share our musical offerings in venues that are accessible for those with assistive mobility devices, such as wheelchairs, and other sorts of accessibility needs. This goal is constantly in progress as we strive to partner with accessible venues across the city. 

Feel-Good Space for All
NYC Winter Jazzfest is designed to be a feel-good space — a place to convene and take pleasure in each other’s company and the music we all love. To achieve this end, we count on the behavior and attitudes of all who take part in the event, from performers and patrons to venue staffers and festival employees. We seek to develop a Safer Space, one in which all people feel valued and respected. As such, we have a zero tolerance policy for harassment of any kind. We uphold the equitable treatment of all people, regardless of their various identities, including race and ethnicity, gender, sexuality, age, ability, culture, immigration status, economic background, or religious beliefs. We ask that you join us in supporting the safety and wellness of all NYC Winter Jazzfest performers, staff, and audience members, so we all can do what we do best — enjoy the music.

Please consider supporting the Winter Jazzfest Fund
As the cost of presenting live music rises and arts funding declines, our responsibility to care for our artists and community grows. W have partnered with Music’s Promise as our fiscal sponsor, making your contribution fully tax-deductible. You will directly support the Winter Jazzfest Fund, allowing for:
• Higher artist fees.
• Improved conditions for artists and our audience.
• Long-term financial sustainability for the festival and its staff.
Please Donate HERE.

For any other questions that are not answered at our FAQ page, please reach out to us at [email protected]

Stay tuned, more to come! 

Grateful for your support,

WJF Team