Wilson Jazz Festival Oct. 9-10

The 4th Annual Wilson Jazz Festival takes place October 9 and 10, 2026, in various locations in Wilson, North Carolina.

• Friday: 6 to 10 p.m.
• Saturday: 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

The Main Stage performances at Vollis Whirligig Park are ticketed, and the other performances at multiple venues, plus a Second Line Parade, are free. The Second Line goes from Whirligig Park on Saturday around 9:15 p.m., to Downtown Public House.

Main Stage Tickets (advance sales) are $30.

Wilson Jazz Festival Schedule

Friday

The Edge

• 6 to 8 p.m.: Dan Davis Group

Downtown Public House

• 8 to 10 p.m.: Também

Saturday

Main Stage at Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park

• 4:30 to 5:45 p.m.: Al Strong Quintet
• 6:15 to 7:30 p.m.: Sidecar Social Club
• 8 to 9:15 p.m.: Bittersweet Brass Band
• Second Line March after Bittersweet Brass Band

Bankers Plaza

• 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Sallie B. Howard Jazz Ensemble

Casita Brewing Company

• 12 to 1:30 p.m.: Garret Hitmar and Root Down

Larema Coffee House

• 1:30 to 3 p.m.: La Fiesta Latin Jazz Quintet

The Porch at Iconostar

• 3 to 4:30 p.m.: Peter Lamb and the Wolves

Lighthouse @ Worrell’s Seafood

• 2 to 4 p.m.: Jazz Jam

Downtown Public House

• 10 to 11:30 p.m.: No Quarter! Brass Band

Casita Brewing
217 South Street S, Wilson, NC

The Porch at Iconostar
224 Goldsboro Street S, Wilson, NC

Downtown Public House
113B Goldsboro Street S, Wilson, NC

Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park
301 Goldsboro Street S, Wilson, NC

Bankers Plaza
108 Goldsboro Street S, Wilson, NC

Lighthouse @ Worrell’s Seafood
213 Goldsboro Street S, Wilson, NC

The Edge
127 Barnes Street W, Wilson, NC