Schenectady’s Free Summer Soundtrack Returns With Jazz on Jay

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Beloved Thursday Concert Series Jazz on Jay Returns June 4th!

Downtown Schenectady has officially announced the lineup for the 2026 Jazz on Jay Concert Series, with the popular free summer music tradition returning June 4 at Jay Square across from City Hall. Running every Thursday through Aug. 27, the lunchtime concert series will once again bring live jazz performances to the heart of downtown featuring a mix of returning favorites and first-time performers.

2026 Jazz on Jay Schedule

  • June 4 — Union College Jazz Ensemble and the Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company
  • June 11 — Bohdan Kinal Quartet
  • June 18 — Marcus Benoit
  • June 25 — Ambrose, Hearn & Shoudy Trio with special guest Matt Steckler
  • July 2 — Shiri Zorn Band
  • July 9 — The Keith Pray Ortet
  • July 16 — Ragtime Windjammers
  • July 23 — The Nancy Donnelly Quartet
  • July 30 — COOL UNIVERSE
  • Aug. 6 — The Cribtet
  • Aug. 13 — Kaitlyn Fay Quartet
  • Aug. 20 — Alex Slomka and Friends
  • Aug. 27 — Hot Club of Saratoga

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