The 15th annual International Jazz Day came to a rousing conclusion with a historic All-Star Global Concert in the International Jazz Day 2026 Global Host City of Chicago.

On International Jazz Day, free online education programs will be presented via jazzday.com and the International Jazz Day YouTube and Facebook pages. An array of acclaimed artist-educators will present a diverse selection of offerings that emphasize the richness—and relevance—of jazz to learners at all levels.

Independent artists and organizers on all continents present an astonishing array of performance, educational and community outreach programming each year for International Jazz Day.

On April 30, teachers and students around the world use International Jazz Day as an opportunity to learn more about the empowering history and legacy of jazz music. Check out our growing library of free educational videos and resources.

View hundreds of videos from past International Jazz Day celebrations, including official clips from the All-Star Global Concert and incredible submissions from our partners in more than 190 countries.