Selby Avenue & N Milton Street

SELBY AVE JAZZFEST

September 12 & 13, 2026 Presented by Walker|West

Immerse yourself in a celebrated St. Paul tradition! Now proudly presented by Walker|West Music Academy, the Selby Ave. JazzFest brings nearly 10,000 people together for an unforgettable weekend of world-class live jazz, local art, food, and vibrant community energy.

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The Weekend

Two Days of Sound

Day 1 · Saturday, Sept 12

Free & Open to All

Electric · Immersive · Soulful · Kinetic · Unscripted · Celebrated · Unforgettable. A free, full day of world-class music, the Village Marketplace, diverse food specialties, and a dedicated Family Fun Zone — plus a surprise Flash Mob Band and the official JazzFest Jam Session at Walker|West.

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Day 2 · Sunday, Sept 13

Tribute & Masterclass

Homecoming · Roots · Lineage · Genius. Join legendary Mint Condition frontman and former Walker|West student Stokley for an exclusive, full-circle masterclass at Harmony Hall — an intimate session of personal insights, technique, and live Q&A.

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Word on the Block

What Neighbors Say

“We’ve come every year since 2001 — three generations now. This is when Selby Avenue feels like a village again.”

— Marlene, longtime Selby neighbor

“I brought my daughter to hear her first sax solo on that stage. She’s fourteen now and playing in a band of her own. This festival did that.”

— Darnell, St. Paul

“We came for one set and stayed all weekend. World-class jazz, incredible food, kids dancing in the street — one big family reunion.”

— Priya, first-time visitor

“A block that institutions forgot, brought back to life one horn line at a time.”

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Festival Lineup

Featured Artists

Stokley
R&B · Soul

Stokley

Lead vocalist and drummer of Mint Condition... the celebrated headliner.

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Mississippi
Jazz Fusion

Mississippi

A powerhouse jazz ensemble featuring Pete Whitman, Kavyesh Kaviraj, Jeff Bailey and Kevin Washington.

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David Feily
Jazz · Funk

David Feily

Twin Cities guitarist and composer with an electrifying, groove-driven blend of jazz, funk and R&B.

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Minnesota State Band
Big Band

Minnesota State Band

Established in 1898 — the official band of the State of Minnesota and the only remaining state band in the U.S.

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Flash Mob Band
Community · Open

Flash Mob Band

Do you play an instrument? Help us kick off JazzFest with a surprise pop-up performance.

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Marvelous
Official Jam Session Host

Marvelous

The improvisational spirit of Marvelous flows through his piano.

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Moments on Selby

Nearly 10,000 people. One block. Real moments captured across the weekend — from the main stage to the Village Marketplace.

Crowd gathered on Selby Avenue during the 2024 festival
The Selby crowd at peak hour
Performers on the main stage at Selby Ave JazzFest
Live on the main stage
Festival audience enjoying the weekend lineup
Hands in the air
Festival goers in the Village Marketplace
In the Village
Musicians performing outdoors on Selby Avenue
Outdoor sessions
Sunset over the festival grounds on Selby Avenue
Golden hour on Selby
Festival stage and evening atmosphere
Close to the stage
Plan Your Days

Merriment, Free for Everyone

The main festival is completely free and open to the public. Reserve your spot for the exclusive, limited-seating Stokley Masterclass on Sunday.

Day 1 Performances

FREE
Saturday, Sept 12 · 11–7:30 PM
  • Full open-air stage lineup
  • Village Marketplace
  • Family Fun Zone
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Day 1 Jam Sessions

FREE
Saturday, Sept 12 · 8–10 PM
  • Walker|West Music Academy
  • Open-instrument community jam
  • Hosted by Marvelous Leo
The Official JazzFest Jam

Day 2 Masterclass

FREE
Sunday, Sept 13 · 3:00–4:30 PM
  • Harmony Hall, Walker|West
  • Intimate limited-seating setting
  • Live Q&A with the legend
The JazzFest Masterclass
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Selby Avenue & Milton Street N

The JazzFest takes over the corner of Selby Avenue and Milton Street N in St. Paul’s historic Rondo neighborhood.

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