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*2026 Open Artist Submission - Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation


2026 DETROIT JAZZ FESTIVAL 
OPEN ARTIST SUBMISSION FORM

We are pleased to open submissions for the 2026 Detroit Jazz Festival (September 4th - September 7th). 

The Open Submission Application at the Detroit Jazz Festival offers professional artists at any stage in their career (in any jazz-genre/historical model) the opportunity to submit ensemble details and audio files for a paid performance slot at the 2026 Detroit Jazz Festival.

The deadline for artist submissions is June 1, 2026.

Also consider applying to our 2026 Call for New Works 


ALL SUBMISSIONS WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
ONLY SELECTED ENSEMBLES WILL BE CONTACTED

Enter your group's performance name below:
First Name
Last Name
Email
Cell
Address Line 1
Address Line 2
City
State/County
Zip/Postcode
Website
Number of band members
Band Member:
Member Instrument (if applicable):
Dietary Preferences
Have you previously appeared at the Detroit Jazz Festival?
Has the ensemble appeared at the Detroit Jazz Festival?
Is the ensemble newly formed this year?
What year was the ensemble originally formed?
Describe the ensemble's repertoire and stylistic influences.
Describe any unique qualities of the proposed performance (i.e. unusual instrumentation, tributes, fusion of cultures/styles, etc).
Describe any reason why 2026 is a significant year to present this ensemble (i.e. new album release, premiers, etc).
First Audio File
(MAX SIZE 5000MB)
Second Audio File
(MAX SIZE 5000MB)
Third Audio File
(MAX SIZE 5000MB)
You may provide website URLs below if you are unable to upload audio files.
Website link to audio file
By submitting this Application, I agree to be added to the Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation mailing list to receive updates and announcements.