JAZZ FEST - Spring 2026

Valparaiso University Center for the Arts will host the 2026 Jazz Fest

• All high school performances are open to the public and free of charge.
• At 6:30pm on each day, there will be a JAZZ CLINIC (FREE to the public!), presented by the professional performers scheduled for that respective evening concert.

*Tickets are required for the 7:30 p.m. CT concert performance each night.* 

Evening Concert Performance Dates: 

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22nd - The Bob Lark Septet
- Bob Lark, trumpet & flugelhorn
- Dan Nicholson, alto saxophone
- Alex Beltran, tenor saxophone
- Tim Coffman, trombone
- Mike Stryker, piano
- Joe Policastro, bass
- Bob Rummage, drums

THURSDAY, April 23rd - The Ryan Cohan Trio
- Ryan Cohan, piano
- Christian Dillingham, bass
- George Fludas, bass

FRIDAY, April 24th - BOB LARK and his ALUMNI BIG BAND

SATURDAY, April 25th - The Valparaiso University Jazz Ensemble, with guest artists Ted Hogarth, Andrew Meyer & Bob Lark

To see the list of High School performers, please click:

Jazz Fest 2026 Schedule