The fest from June 10-14, 2026 brings first-rate jazz experiences to Boone and Blowing Rock, NC. The headline events will take place in the Appalachian Theatre in Boone with a host of affiliated jazz venues featuring outdoor concerts, late-night jams, jazz lunches, films, and more. This year’s headliners include El Arte del Bolero: Miguel Zenón & Luis Perdomo, Spyro Gyra, Wycliffe Gordon and the Emmet Cohen Trio. Find out more info at hcjazzfest.org.