Held yearly in Saratoga Springs, New York, the Saratoga Jazz Competition is among the most prestigious jazz festivals on this planet. In 2025, the competition will rejoice its fiftieth anniversary with a star-studded lineup of jazz musicians from across the globe.
The Saratoga Jazz Competition was based in 1975 by native jazz fans who wished to create a world-class jazz competition of their hometown. The competition has since grown into some of the vital occasions on the jazz calendar, attracting over 50,000 attendees annually.
