Bix Jazz Festival 2026

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

Please Note: After purchasing tickets, you may receive an email with a QR code and ticket information. You do not need to save this email. When you arrive at the festival, you will check in at the will call table with your name. No other documentation is needed.

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. This year features special sets, the return of dinner breaks, reserved table seating options, the exciting special events you know and love, and a brand-new special event to be announced!

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.

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!

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. Individual session passes will be available pending venue capacity and availability.

THE DINNER BREAK IS BACK!
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. See below for the session schedules.

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. 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.

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.

Reserved seating is at large tables that seat 8-10 attendees. For those that add on reserved seating, you’ll find a name placard at the table (based on your location request) that holds your seat the entire time.

Non-reserved seating is available – as usual – in rows of chairs.

How to Reserve: After selecting a ticket type that includes reserved seating, you’ll have the opportunity to note what area of the room you’d like to be in (up front, middle, back, etc.). Seating choices are first-come, first-served. We will do our best to seat you in your preferred area! If you would like to sit with someone else, please note that as well (i.e. “At Jane Doe’s table”).

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-10pm: 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.