Jagged Edge, Dru Hill, Kirk Franklin, Jodeci to perform at 56th annual Hampton Jazz & Music Festival

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 2:30 PM

Poster for 56th annual Hampton Jazz & Music Festival (Courtesy of City of Hampton, Hampton University and The Black Promoters Collective)

The Hampton Jazz & Music Festival celebrates 56 years with the 2026 iteration of the event, taking place June 26-28 at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia. According to the lineup, it's continuing to bring together folks of different generations and artists from various genres through music.

Jagged Edge, Dru Hill, 702, Next and Lil' Mo are set to perform on June 26, dubbed No Skips Friday, while the following night, Soul Food Saturday, will see Kirk Franklin and Jodeci, among others, take the stage.

The final night, titled Sunday Dinner, will take place on June 28. It will feature performances from The Isley Brothers, El DeBarge, Charlie Wilson and more.

"The moment we’ve all been waiting for… and trust, this year is bringing the culture, the legacy, and the vibes all the way back to the coliseum," read a post from the festival's Instagram. "Three days. One stage. Nothing but timeless music and unforgettable moments."

Presales for The Hampton Jazz & Music Festival, co-presented by the City of Hampton, Hampton University and The Black Promoters Collective, start Thursday at 10 a.m. ET. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday at 10 a.m. ET via Ticketmaster.com and the Hampton Coliseum Box Office.