Premium General Admission
Enjoy the Festival with exclusive access to a restricted seating area located near the stage. Bring your own chairs and set up with an upgraded view of all of the acts on stage. Premium General Admission ticketholders also enjoy access to the festival grounds with shopping & food.
VIP Admission
Enjoy a reserved seat in the VIP section, right up close to the stage! You’ll enjoy free parking in an exclusive lot for VIP patrons and an exclusive VIP entrance to avoid the lines at the Festival Entrance. VIP guests enjoy access to all of the Festival Grounds, including the General Admission areas. Your VIP ticket comes with a meal and two included drinks to keep the party going and you’ll go home with a special VIP Commemorative Festival Lanyard.
Super VIP
Enjoy a reserved, padded seat within the first 7 rows of the VIP section, right up close to the stage! You’ll enjoy free parking in an exclusive lot for VIP patrons and an exclusive VIP entrance to avoid the lines at the Festival Entrance. VIP guests also enjoy access to all of the Festival Grounds, including the General Admission areas. Your Super VIP ticket comes with a meal and two included drinks to keep the party going and you’ll go home with a special SUPER VIP commemorative Festival Lanyard.
Saturday
September 2, 2023
Featured Performances
Dave Koz
Dave Koz, the nine-time Grammy Award nominee who rules the Smooth Jazz arena with his chart topping recordings, creative collaborations, jazz cruises and radio programs, returns to the John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival with the Summer Horns on...
Samara Joy
Samara Joy, quoted in a New York Times article said, “Sarah Vaughan could sing anything; she could go incredibly deep and then she could sing operatically, and neither seemed like a struggle. I look at her, and at some opera singers, and I want that ease.” A single...
Norman Brown
Joy emanates from Grammy Award-winning contemporary jazz guitarist Norman Brown when he is playing. The guitar is simply an extension of him. The multi-platinum selling and chart-topping musician will take the stage on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023 at the 12th John Coltrane...
Chucho Valdés
Chucho Valdés, winner of seven Grammy and five Latin Grammy Awards, will perform at the 12th John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. The Cuban born pianist, composer, and arranger is the most influential figure in modern...
Candy Dulfer
Candy Dulfer, the contemporary saxophone powerhouse, is coming to the 12th John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival. She will perform with Dave Koz and the Summer Horns which includes Eric Darius and vocalist Maysa on Saturday, September 2, 2023. CANDY...
Eric Darius
Eric Darius will bring his dynamic saxophone playing to the 12th John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. He will perform with Dave Koz, Maysa and Candy Dulfer as the Summer Horns. Eric Darius was born in Livingston, New Jersey,...
Maysa
Mr. Sipp
Mr. Sipp,” the Mississippi Blues Child,” is the alter ego of gospel guitarist Castro Coleman. He will bring his energy and lightning guitar licks to the 12th John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival, on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. INTO THE BLUES He made...
Coltrane Youth Jazz Workshop
The legendary John Coltrane grew up in High Point, NC. The High Point Arts Council sponsors the John Coltrane Jazz Workshop for Youth as a tribute to this world-famous jazz saxophonist and composer. Students who attend the workshop will perform on Saturday, Sept. 2,...
Two-Day
Best Value
September 2-3, 2023
Featured Performances
Keb’ Mo’
Dave Koz
Dave Koz, the nine-time Grammy Award nominee who rules the Smooth Jazz arena with his chart topping recordings, creative collaborations, jazz cruises and radio programs, returns to the John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival with the Summer Horns on...
Terri Lyne Carrington
Celebrating 40 years in music, NEA Jazz Master and three-time Grammy award-winning drummer, producer and educator, Terri Lyne Carrington will bring a special performance to the 12th John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023. Terri...
Samara Joy
Samara Joy, quoted in a New York Times article said, “Sarah Vaughan could sing anything; she could go incredibly deep and then she could sing operatically, and neither seemed like a struggle. I look at her, and at some opera singers, and I want that ease.” A single...
Norman Brown
Joy emanates from Grammy Award-winning contemporary jazz guitarist Norman Brown when he is playing. The guitar is simply an extension of him. The multi-platinum selling and chart-topping musician will take the stage on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023 at the 12th John Coltrane...
Yellowjackets
Throughout their storied 43-year history, the Yellowjackets have recorded 25 albums, received 17 Grammy® nominations – won 2 – performed countless sold-out tours, and enjoyed worldwide critical acclaim and commercial success. The Yellowjackets will perform on Sunday,...
Chucho Valdés
Chucho Valdés, winner of seven Grammy and five Latin Grammy Awards, will perform at the 12th John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. The Cuban born pianist, composer, and arranger is the most influential figure in modern...
Candy Dulfer
Candy Dulfer, the contemporary saxophone powerhouse, is coming to the 12th John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival. She will perform with Dave Koz and the Summer Horns which includes Eric Darius and vocalist Maysa on Saturday, September 2, 2023. CANDY...
Eric Darius
Eric Darius will bring his dynamic saxophone playing to the 12th John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. He will perform with Dave Koz, Maysa and Candy Dulfer as the Summer Horns. Eric Darius was born in Livingston, New Jersey,...
Maysa
Matthew Whitaker
Matthew Whitaker was a 15 year-old keyboardist who had generated serious industry buzz, when he performed at the 2017 John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival. Since then he has recorded three chart topping albums and become a sought after composer and...
Mr. Sipp
Mr. Sipp,” the Mississippi Blues Child,” is the alter ego of gospel guitarist Castro Coleman. He will bring his energy and lightning guitar licks to the 12th John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival, on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. INTO THE BLUES He made...
UNCG Spartan Jazz Collective
The UNCG Spartan Jazz Collective is a collaborative group of faculty and students founded in 2012 to function in the mentorship tradition of the bands of Art Blakey, Miles Davis, and Horace Silver. Faculty members mentor a rotating cast of students in bandleading,...
Coltrane Youth Jazz Workshop
The legendary John Coltrane grew up in High Point, NC. The High Point Arts Council sponsors the John Coltrane Jazz Workshop for Youth as a tribute to this world-famous jazz saxophonist and composer. Students who attend the workshop will perform on Saturday, Sept. 2,...
Sunday
September 3, 2023
Featured Performances
Keb’ Mo’
Terri Lyne Carrington
Celebrating 40 years in music, NEA Jazz Master and three-time Grammy award-winning drummer, producer and educator, Terri Lyne Carrington will bring a special performance to the 12th John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023. Terri...
Yellowjackets
Throughout their storied 43-year history, the Yellowjackets have recorded 25 albums, received 17 Grammy® nominations – won 2 – performed countless sold-out tours, and enjoyed worldwide critical acclaim and commercial success. The Yellowjackets will perform on Sunday,...
Matthew Whitaker
Matthew Whitaker was a 15 year-old keyboardist who had generated serious industry buzz, when he performed at the 2017 John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival. Since then he has recorded three chart topping albums and become a sought after composer and...
UNCG Spartan Jazz Collective
The UNCG Spartan Jazz Collective is a collaborative group of faculty and students founded in 2012 to function in the mentorship tradition of the bands of Art Blakey, Miles Davis, and Horace Silver. Faculty members mentor a rotating cast of students in bandleading,...
FESTIVAL SPONSORED TICKET OUTLETS
Coming Soon...
TICKETING FAQS
Where can I purchase a ticket to The John Coltrane International Jazz & Blues Festival?
Tickets can be purchased at any time directly from the festival website! Tickets will also be available for purchase onsite with cash, credit, or debit cards.
I never received an email confirmation for the ticket I purchased, what do I do?
First, check your SPAM folder to see if you received any emails from us. For additional assistance, email [email protected]
Can I enter the festival with a printed or mobile ticket?
In order to enter the festival gates, all fans must exchange their paper or mobile ticket for a festival-issued wristband.
I purchased a ticket and am unable to attend the event; Can I get a refund?
Tickets are non-refundable.
Can I upgrade my general admission ticket to a VIP or Super VIP ticket?
If VIP or Super VIP tickets are still available at the gate you may upgrade your ticket for the difference in price at the box office trailer at the main Festival Entrance.
What is the difference between VIP and SUPER VIP tickets?
Super VIP guests can enjoy all the amenities of being a VIP guest along with having a reserved padded seat in the first 7 rows of the dedicated VIP viewing area. Super VIP guests will also receive a commemorative event lanyard upon entry to the event.
Is there special ticket pricing for large groups attending the festival?
To purchase group tickets, please reach out to [email protected].
Can I purchase a ticket even if I live out of the country?
Of course! We would love to have you join us here at the 12th Annual John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival! Since all our tickets are mobile or print at home it is easy to join in on the fun!
I purchased a 2Day Pass. Can two people use the same pass on different days?
No, 2 Day Passes are not transferrable once the ticket has been scanned and must be used by the same patron on both days.
Where will the box office be at the festival?
The box office will be set up outside of the main festival gate by the general admission entrance.
The VIP box office will be set up near the VIP festival entry in the VIP parking lot.
I’m carpooling with a friend who has a General Admission ticket and I have a VIP ticket. Can I go through the General Admission gate?
Absolutely, be sure to exchange your ticket for a wristband at the box office.
Coltrane Ticketing Tent Hours and Locations
VIP Ticketing Tent
(Located adjacent to VIP parking lot)
Saturday: 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Sunday: 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
General Ticketing Tent
(Located directly outside the festival main gate)
Saturday: 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Sunday: 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM