FREE music for Colorado Springs since 2010!
Since 2010, Jazz in the Garden at Grace and St. Stephen's has offered the perfect place for families and friends to gather over picnics and listen to some of the best jazz musicians in Colorado Springs -- all for free!
The 2026 season begins on May 29th at 7pm in the garden at the corner of N. Tejon and Monument, just blocks north of downtown and continues on alternate Fridays through August 21st. Bring a picnic, lawn chairs and blankets, and get ready to spend your evening with the best music to be found in the city - new, old, tried and true you don't want to miss a single one! We'll provide beverages (for donation) and music that will get your toes tapping and fingers snapping.
Concerts take place rain or shine (we move indoors in the case of weather). And are 100% free to all. If you have any questions, please
email us! Jazz in the Garden is a self-funded ministry of Grace and St. Stephen’s. We're grateful to our sponsors who—with you—make this possible!
Announcing the 2026 Jazz in the Garden line up!
LOOK'EE HERE
Fri., May 29
7pm
Led by Mango fan Django founder Archtop Eddy, LOOK’EE HERE explores the roots of jazz and blues, featuring a stroll from Piedmont blues to Gypsy jazz to New Orleans swing. With Eddy as your guide we’ll connect the dots in an adventure for your ears.
TONY EXUM, JUNIOR
Fri., June 12
7pm
Join us for some of the best smooth jazz in Colorado Springs or anywhere as we host saxophonist Tony Exum, Junior. Exum’s musical skill and sense of humor effortlessly connects him with his audience. He exudes the unique chemistry of passionately seductive soul, flirtatious solos reminiscent of old school R&B. See more at http://www.tonyexumjr.com/
HENNESSY 6
Fri., June 26
7pm
Trumpeter Sean Hennessy is a protégé of jazz legend Wynton Marsalis. He has performed at Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center and across the country, exhibiting beautiful heartfelt melodies, light jesting humor and spirited and touching jazz. His most recent recording features the Colorado Springs Youth Symphony. Sean and his band always delight as they present jazz with a modern look.
HENRIQUE DE ALMEIDA AND THE TRUTH PROJECT BAND
Fri., July 10
7pm
Presenting his truth in music through the Truth Project Band, Henrique is the music director and president of the online school TheDrumSetCoach.com. An accomplished author and published clinician he has performed several times at Carnegie Hall and writes articles for Modern Drummer Magazine.
JEREMY FACKNITZ BAND
Fri., July 24
7pm
Jazz in the Garden is excited to introduce Jeremy Facknitz to our audience. Exploring his unique style of high energy jazz with folk and rock roots, Jeremy plays with the soul of an old-time troubadour bitten by a radioactive rock star.
US AIR FORCE ACADEMY FALCONAIRES
Fri., August 7
7pm
The professional Airmen-musicians in the Falconaires follow a long blue line of talented Air Force Academy bandsmen, dedicated to serving our great nation. They represent the young men and women at the United States Air Force Academy training to be officers of character who will lead our Air Force and Space Force. The USAFA Falconaires play a major role in cultivating our national heritage through American jazz!
WAYNE WILKINSON TRIO
Fri., August 21
7pm
Guitar virtuoso Wayne Wilkinson leads his trio on a journey ranging from straight ahead standards to original compositions. The trio, with Andy Burtschi on bass and Todd Williams on drums, is sure to delight.
