Erie Blues & Jazz Festival

The Erie Blues & Jazz Festival is a celebrated event in Erie, Pennsylvania, returning to Frontier Park on August 1st and 2nd, 2026. Founded in 1992 by the Erie Arts Museum, EBJF grew into one of the largest free outdoor music festivals of its kind, attracting diverse national, international, and regional blues and jazz talents. In 2017, a new 501(c)(3) organization named Erie Arts & Music Festival was created with a Board of Directors named to oversee the festival. The Festival consists of two days of high-quality performances, art exhibits, workshops, lectures and engaging children’s activities. The introduction of secondary stages in recent years expanded the selection of visual and performing arts. Our focus: To present, celebrate and engage the Erie community in learning about blues and jazz music and all forms of art.