Central Pennsylvania Jazz Calendar
There is lots of jazz to hear around Central Pennsylvania - more than you might realize!
Steady Gigs occur weekly or monthly at a given venue. Click on the name of the venue to visit their website for the musician lineup, reservations, and other info.
Shows that happen One Time Only are listed at the bottom of the page. Click on the name of the event for more details and a link for complete details.
We do our best to keep the calendar up to date, but be sure to confirm any performance the venue before visiting.
Steady Gigs
Click on the name of the venue to visit their website for the musician lineup, reservations, and other info.
Fridays
Appell Center: Jazz in the City (York)
First Fridays only
Led by Jeff Stabley
5:30 pm | $10 advance, $15 at the door, students free
Belvedere Inn (Lancaster)
7-10 pm | Dining reservations accepted
Fulton Steamboat Inn (Lancaster)
Bill Horn, piano
5:30-8 pm | Dining reservations accepted
Glen Rock Mill Inn (Glen Rock, York County)
6-9 pm | Solo Piano - Dining reservations accepted
Josephine's Downtown (Lancaster)
Mark Huber, piano; occasional guests
6:30-9:30 pm | Dining reservations accepted
Susquehanna Art Museum (Harrisburg)
Third Fridays only (part of 3rd in the Burg)
Ralph Diekemper, piano
5-8 pm | Free
Victor's Italian Restaurant (York)
7-10 pm | Dining reservations accepted
Hotel Hershey: Jazz on the Veranda
May through August
Saturdays
Belvedere Inn (Lancaster)
7-10 pm | Dining reservations accepted
Fulton Steamboat Inn (Lancaster)
Bill Horn, piano
5:30-8 pm | Dining reservations accepted
Holy Hound Taproom: Jam Session (York)
Second Saturdays only
Musicians of all ages & abilities welcome
1-4 pm | Free!
Stone Grille and Taphouse: Jam Session (York)
First Saturdays only
Musicians of all ages & abilities welcome
1-4 pm | Free!
Josephine's Downtown (Lancaster)
Mark Huber, piano; occasional guests
6:30-9:30 pm | Dining reservations accepted
The Log Cabin (Leola, Lancaster County)
Swing Street
6:30-9:30 pm | Dining reservations accepted
Stone Grille and Taphouse: Artist Showcase (York)
Third Saturdays only
Led by Mark Swartzbaugh, featuring rotating guests
6-9 pm
Sundays
Mount Gretna Craft Brewery: Jam Session (Palmyra)
First Sundays only
Musicians of all ages & abilities welcome
5:30-7:30 pm
Tellus 360 rooftop: Big Boy Brass (Lancaster)
May through September
6-8 pm
Mondays
No events at this time.
Tuesdays
The West Shore Theatre
2nd Tuesdays only: Harrisburg Jazz Collective
7-9:30 pm | $15
Light food and drink available for purchase. 16-piece big band led by Steve Rudolph & Bill Perbetsky
American Ale House: Zeropoint Big Band (State College)
First Tuesdays only
7:30-9:30 pm | $8, $5 for students | Reservations accepted
Lebanon Valley College: Common Hour Jazz (Annville)
Last Tuesdays only
11:15 am
Wednesdays
No events at this time.
Thursdays
Allen Theatre (Annville, Lebanon County)
First Thursdays only, October through June
Led by Andy Roberts
7 pm | $7, $5 for students | BYOB, food available for purchase
Tellus 360: Jazz on King (Lancaster)
Second and Fourth Thursdays only
Pine Grove Hall (State College)
First Thursday only
Led by Joshua Davis
8 pm | $8
Pride of the Susquehanna Riverboat: Jazzin' on the Pride (Harrisburg)
May through October
5:30-8:30 pm