Bix Jazz Festival 2026

THE 55TH BIX JAZZ FESTIVAL
An Emerald Anniversary
July 30 through August 1, 2026
At Rhythm City Casino in Davenport, Iowa

The 2026 Festival celebrates Bix’s collaborations with Jean Goldkette. Featuring special sets, the return of dinner breaks, the exciting special events you know and love, and a brand-new special event to be announced!

Early Bird Special! – 10% Off!
Purchase your tickets before Bix’s birthday (March 10) for a 10% discount!
USE CODE: EARLYBIX

The full schedule, band line-up, special events, and special sets will be announced on March 10th.

See below for the Festival schedule and additional information.

ABOUT TICKET TYPES AND PRESALES:
Presales are available for day passes, all session passes, and VIP passes.
Individual session passes will return this year! These will only be available at the door for each session. No presales are available for individual session passes.

BACK THIS YEAR: Dinner Break!
We heard your feedback, and it’s clear – you don’t want to miss one minute of music! So we’ve returned to having a dinner break on Friday and Saturday. 

NEW THIS YEAR: RESERVED TABLE SEATING
Many of you requested table seating, so we’ve created a new add-on option. There will still be plenty of rows of chairs with great views, but now we will also have tables for your comfort. No more holding your drink in one hand and cake in the other! We are offering this reserved seating with an additional charge to allow us to keep regular ticket prices as low as possible.

WHAT’S THE VIP PASS? 
The VIP Pass includes all the perks – including access to the hospitality room and reserved seating. (Think of it as the former “All Events Pass” and more!) For a more affordable option, the All Session Pass has now been reduced to $155.

One of our main goals is introducing Bix’s music to new listeners and building a larger audience. We are striving to keep ticket prices as low as possible for newcomers to try out the Festival. Special thanks go out to our members, donors, and sponsors who aid in this effort! In order to balance the remaining costs, the VIP Pass creates an elevated experience for those who can afford it, while keeping the Festival accessible for those who might not be able to.

Festival Schedule:

Thursday, July 30
12pm-2pm: A NEW special event to be announced March 10
3pm-4pm: Concert featuring Bix’s cornet at the Putnam Museum (Free!)
5pm-9:45pm: Festival Session 1 

Friday, July 31
11am-2pm: Riverboat Cruise aboard the Celebration Belle (Tickets available March 10)
11am-3:45pm: Festival Session 2
3:45-5pm: *Dinner break returns!*
5pm-19pm: Festival Session 3

Saturday, August 1
10am-11am: Graveside Concert at Oakdale Memorial (Free!)
11am-4pm: Festival Session 4
4pm-5pm: *Dinner break returns!*
5pm-10:15pm: Festival Session 5

For More Information:
For additional information about discounted hotel bookings and announced special events, click here to view the Festival page.

Don’t Want to Order Online?
If you would prefer to order your tickets by phone, please call us at 563-324-7170.