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Berks Jazz Fest
Reading, PA · Music
- When
- April 1–11, 2027
- Where
- Santander Performing Arts Center and venues citywide · Reading · PA
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Approximate: based on past editions, not announced yet
Boscov's Berks Jazz Fest brings national jazz, R&B and soul acts to venues across Reading and Berks County each spring, with dozens of concerts over a ten day run. Presented by the nonprofit Berks Arts, the festival has run annually since 1991 and is one of the longest running jazz festivals on the East Coast. The 2027 edition marks its 36th year.
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Boscov's Berks Jazz Fest brings national jazz, R&B and soul acts to venues across Reading and Berks County each spring, with dozens of concerts over a ten day run.
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