The Eau Claire Jazz Festival

Each spring, the Eau Claire Jazz Festival brings music back into downtown — filling theaters, bars, and gathering spaces with the sound of live jazz. Performances unfold across the city throughout the weekend, from ticketed concerts and headline shows to late-night sets that carry on long after sunset.

Organized by the nationally recognized music program at UW-Eau Claire, the festival is the largest student-run jazz festival in the country, bringing together world-class artists and emerging student musicians in a way that feels uniquely Eau Claire — collaborative, welcoming, and deeply rooted in the community. Explore over 50 exceptional music groups at 18 different venues (all-ages and 21+).