Held yearly in Saratoga Springs, New York, the Saratoga Jazz Pageant is without doubt one of the most prestigious jazz festivals on the planet. In 2025, the competition will have fun its fiftieth anniversary with a star-studded lineup of jazz musicians from across the globe.
The Saratoga Jazz Pageant was based in 1975 by native jazz lovers who needed to create a world-class jazz competition of their hometown. The competition has since grown into some of the necessary occasions on the jazz calendar, attracting over 50,000 attendees annually.