Palm Springs International Jazz Festival Returns for Fifth Year with Expanded Lineup

The Palm Springs International Jazz Festival will return February 19-22, 2026, featuring eight acclaimed artists performing across two venues in its fifth annual edition.

The festival will take place at the Annenberg Theatre at the Palm Springs Art Museum and the newly restored Plaza Theatre downtown. This marks an expansion from previous years, with additional performers and the addition of the Plaza Theatre as a second venue.

The lineup includes jazz pianist and NPR "Jazz Alive" host Ben Sidran, bassist Stanley Clarke performing with his band N•4EVER, and Grammy-winning vocalist Lisa Fischer. The Preservation Hall Jazz Band from New Orleans will also headline, alongside pianist Eliane Elias, and the Lance Conrad Quartet.

Individual concert tickets range from $50 to $251. A limited number of VIP packages are available for $1,000, including access to all six shows and the opening reception.

Additional details are available at psjazzfest.org