Today the whole world is celebrating International Jazz Day
All-Star Global Concert, marking the 15th anniversary of Jazz Day will be held in the iconic Lyric Opera of Chicago and bring together an extraordinary lineup of world-renowned artists. Presented in partnership with UNESCO, this global event celebrates jazz as a universal language of freedom, creativity, and dialogue—uniting audiences in more than 190 countries.
The concert will also be streamed live to millions around the world.
“I’m excited that Chicago, my hometown, is hosting International Jazz Day 2026. It was in my Chicago high school auditorium that I discovered jazz, an event that sparked a lifelong passion and commitment to this powerful art form. Jazz opened doors to creativity, self-expression and freedom. I hope that this Day will inspire young artists and audiences in the same way that I was inspired during those formative years.” - Herbie Hancock, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador.
Join for the Global Concert on YouTube. The broadcast starts at 03:00 AM Kyiv time:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y86vl1cpNsg
