International Jazz Day Concert 2026

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The Mason Jazz Department proudly presents a celebration of International Jazz Day – April 30, 2026.

Join us as we come together with the global community to celebrate International Jazz Day, a worldwide initiative led by UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization). This annual event unites people across cultures, countries, and generations through the power of jazz—honoring its roots, envisioning its future, and recognizing its profound impact on humanity.

International Jazz Day highlights the essential values of the music: peace, dialogue, freedom, equality, and respect for human dignity. It reminds us that jazz is more than music—it’s a force for intercultural understanding, cooperation, and social change.

Since its launch in 2012, International Jazz Day has traveled the globe—from Paris to Havana, from Sydney to St. Petersburg—celebrating jazz as a universal language. In 2026, the official global host city will be Chicago, Illinois, an iconic center of jazz history. This year’s celebration holds even greater meaning, marking the 250th anniversary of the United States and the centennial of one of jazz’s greatest pioneers—Miles Davis.

Tonight, the Mason Jazz Department is honored to add our voices to this worldwide chorus in a spirit of unity, creativity, and hope.
 

Free Student Ticket FAQ  

Where do I pick up my tickets? Free student tickets must be picked up in person from the Ticket Office with your Mason ID at the venue noted on your registration on the day of the event, beginning one hour prior to the event. 

How can I sit with someone else? Students wishing to sit together must request adjacent seats at the Ticket Office when picking up tickets together one hour prior to the event.

What if I need to buy another ticket? Please visit the Ticket Office with your Mason ID as soon as possible. Student discounts may be available. A limited number of free student tickets are available at the Ticket Office for you to reserve with your purchased ticket. The Ticket Office will release your Mason360 registration.

What if the registration is full? Please visit the Ticket Office with your Mason ID. A limited number of free student tickets are available at the Ticket Office, and if those have run out, student discounts may be available. 

How do I contact the Ticket Office? Email us at (text) cfatix@gmu.edu or (voice) 703-993-2787. 

Access services questions? Contact the Accessibility Coordinator at (text) cfatix@gmu.edu or (voice) 703-993-8881. 

Read more about the Free Student Ticket policy: cvpa.gmu.edu/freetickets