Jazz Fest 2026
An entertaining and educational weekend of outstanding jazz that will bring together top professional artists, clinicians and hundreds of college, high school, and junior high musicians for clinics, competitions and great performances.
Come to the finest performing venue in Central Texas, the Mary Alice Marshall Performing Arts Center, on the campus of Temple College, and catch the excitement!
Hotel Information
Staying in Temple during the festival? The Hilton Garden Inn is a long time friend of the Temple College Jazz Fest and is in close proximity to the Mary Alice Marshall Performing Arts Center at Temple College.
And once again, the lobby of the HGI-Temple will be the location of the annual jazz jam session. This is always an exciting and fun event, open to all ages and levels.
1749 Scott Blvd.
Temple TX 76504
254-773-0200
800-445-8667
Event Performer
Ignacio Berroa
Ignacio Berroa is one of the most influential drummers in contemporary jazz, and a key figure in the fusion of Afro-Cuban rhythms with jazz. Born in Havana, Cuba, in 1953, Berroa began his musical education as a classical violinist before switching to classical percussion at the National School of Art and the National Conservatory of Havana… [ read more ]
