Instagram/Ledisi & Durand Bernarr & Music The 15th Blue Note Jazz Festival NYC returns June 1-July 1, 2026, with Grammy winners Ledisi, Durand Bernarr, Big Freedia, Arrested Development & more across... May 3, 2026 AceShowbiz - The 15th annual Blue Note Jazz Festival New York will feature an exciting lineup of Grammy-winning artists, including Ledisi, Durand Bernarr, and Big Freedia. Scheduled to take place across multiple venues throughout New York City, the festival officially commences on June 1, 2026, and continues through July 1.