Jazz Appreciation Month is every April

Jazz Appreciation Month events at the Smithsonian

National and International JAM events Highlights

Jazz Appreciation Month events at the Smithsonian

To see a full list of JAM events at the Smithsonian, download a calendar (PDF format) or visit the National Museum of American History online calendar for the latest information.

Requests for accessibility services for audiences with disabilities should be made to the museums or offices presenting the programs.

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National and International JAM events Highlights

There are many events planned around the country and internationally for JAM. This listing will be updated weekly.

THE UNITED STATES

Click the states on the map to view the events listed for that state (PDF format). If your state is not linked, we do not yet have information about events scheduled in that state. Please try our National Directory of Jazz Societies.

INTERNATIONAL

Click on the country names to open a PDF of the events listed for each country.

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JAM on the Radio

Many radio stations are hosting JAM specials throughout the month:

Riverwalk Jazz is celebrating JAM with free web content, including JAM program listings, video highlights, photos and more.
UCLA Radio will host an Ella Fitzgerald Marathon on April 8th and on her birthday, April 25th.
KUCI-88.9 FM will launch a 24-hour jazz music marathon to commence JAM at 12:00 AM on April 1.
KMUW-FM will focus on the borders where jazz meets world music every weekday in April at 9:00 PM.
Jazz89 KUVO will highlight a different Colorado musician every day during Jazz Appreciation Month.
Wisconsin Public Radio stations 89.3 WPNE and 89.7 WHND will have a Jazz Odyssey every Wednesday at 10:00 PM.

To check for events in your area you can also contact your local Jazz Society. You can find your local Jazz Society in our Directory.

You can email us: jazz@si.edu