Bad Saints Jazz Festival!

Welcome to the First Annual Bad Saints Jazz Fest! We're excited to bring a new tradition to Lancaster, and we can't wait to share it with you!

Join us for a weekend of discovering local, regional, and touring artists pushing jazz in all kinds of beautiful directions—from brass bands and groove-heavy funk to Latin rhythms, soul, modern jazz, and plenty of music that doesn't fit neatly into a box. The full lineup is coming soon!

Wander between three stages, grab a coffee, some great wine, cocktails, or local beer, hang out with friends, and maybe discover your new favorite band along the way! Whether you've loved jazz for years or you've never thought of yourself as particularly "jazzy," Bad Saints is all about great music, great people, and a weekend you'll want to come back to every year.

Music will run all afternoon and all evening on Saturday and Sunday, culminating with a special headliner each night! During the day, the festival will feature a mix of seated and standing areas, so you can settle in for a set or wander from stage to stage. The evening headlining shows will be standing room—we'll need a little extra space to dance! 

If you love what we're building and want to put a little extra momentum behind it, we've created a limited number of Founders Passes. They include a commemorative T-shirt designed by a local artist, special recognition as a Founding Supporter, and—most importantly—the chance to launch a new Lancaster tradition!

We've got a few different ticket options!

Full Saint Pass — The full Bad Saints experience! This ticket grants access to every performance across all three stages on Saturday & Sunday.

Headliner Pass — Can't make the whole weekend? This ticket includes admission to either OR both evening headlining concert, and the Bad Saints After Dark jazz wind-down. .

Founders Pass — Love what we're building? Go down in history as a founding supporter of the Bad Saints Jazz Fest! This ticket includes everything in the Full Saint Pass, plus a free t-shirt and some well-deserved recognition at the festival!

Saturday Pass — All-day access to Bad Saints Jazz Fest on Saturday, including Theo Croker and all three stages, and Bad Saints After Dark.

Sunday Pass — All-day access to Bad Saints Jazz Fest on Sunday, including Big Boy Brass and all three stages, and Bad Saints After Dark.

What to expect at the show:

>> Parking is available on the street around F&M College. We suggest finding a spot on the park side of Buchanan Ave, Race Ave, or College Ave (North of Buchanan). Thank you for helping us be good neighbors!

>> Format: Each concert will be a mix of seating and standing on a first-come, first-served basis. The evening headlining shows will be standing room only. Our space is ADA accessible, and we will do our best to accommodate any specific needs.

>>The Art Bar is open daily from 7 am to 10 pm with a full espresso menu, beer, wine, cocktails, N/A drinks, and tasty bites from local bakeries. We will also have food vendors on site, and there are great restaurants within walking distance. Come settle in before the show, and linger after for a nightcap!

>> Please note that all ticket sales are final. Tickets purchased using digital payment methods include a small service fee. Thank you for supporting great music!