2026 Jazz Fest - "Downtown Locals" Jazz Walk
2026 Jazz Fest - "Downtown Locals" Jazz Walk
Night 1 of Jazz Fest kicks the weekend off by bringing the music directly to the streets of Downtown Evansville! Friday evening will feature intimate, high-quality jazz performances hosted at our official downtown venue partners. The "Downtown Locals" Jazz Walk starts at Entwined Wine Bar at 5pm with stops at The Main Event, Industry Bar, and Tiki on Main. And join us for The Official After-Party at Mo's House beginning at 10pm. Please note that some partner venues are ages 21 and older. Don't forget your ID!
Friday Schedule & Venues:
- 5pm-7pm: Entwined Wine Bar | New Harmony Jazz Trio
- 6pm-8pm: The Main Event | The Keith Farny Jazz Collective
- 7pm-9pm: Industry Bar (21+) | Jon Lutz & The Sleepwalkers
- 8pm-10pm: Tiki on Main | Georgia Funkadelic
- 10pm-12am: Mo's House | The Official After-Party!
Make it a full night out and win! Pick up an official WNIN "Jazz Passport" punch card at any participating venue on Friday night. Get your card stamped at each performance throughout the evening as you move from stage to stage.
Get the final stamp and turn in your fully-completed passport at WNIN Jazz Fest on Saturday and get an exclusive prize! Plus, you will be entered into a drawing for our Grand Prize: A free night stay at the DoubleTree by Hilton and a "Downtown Evansville Experience" gift basket! The Grand Prize drawing will happen at 8pm Saturday, July 18.