Jazz in the Garden
Join Phipps for a summer series of smooth music set against a gorgeous botanical backdrop!
Tickets Coming Soon!
This summer, Phipps is offering Jazz in the Garden performances from June through September in our Outdoor Garden! Enjoy nights of smooth music set against a gorgeous botanical backdrop with some of Pittsburgh's most talented Jazz ensembles. Plus, light concessions and refreshing beverages including wine, beer and non-alcoholic drinks will be available for purchase.
NEW! Premium Season Passes Now Available for Jazz in the Garden 2025!
For the first time, guests can now purchase all four Jazz in the Garden events at once! Purchase a premium season pass to enjoy the smooth sounds of Jazz all summer long at a discounted rate.
Adult Premium Season Ticket
$165 members* | $180 nonmembers
Includes admission to all four Jazz in the Garden events, a seat under the tent in the Outdoor Garden and a complimentary glass of wine OR beer or non-alcoholic beverage.
*NOTE: Members will receive a discount of 10% off per ticket for Jazz in the Garden at checkout.*
Adult Premium Admission
$55 members* | $60 nonmembers
Includes a seat under the tent in the Outdoor Garden and a complimentary glass of wine OR beer.
Adult Admission
$35 members* | $40 nonmembers
Bring your own lawn chair or blanket.
Event Lineup:
Learn more about our upcoming performances, musicians and more below!

Anita Levels | Wed., June 25
Anita's powerhouse, soulful, but lark-like vocals have graced national and international audiences. She has performed in London, England, has toured the country of Holland with world renowned ethnomusicologist, Dr. Portia Maultsby, was featured in the NFL's Super Bowl 50 commemorative commercial, has appeared in the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival, and has performed in many, many other private, public and virtual events.

Roger Humphries | Thurs., July 24
Music critics rate Humphries as one of the most exciting percussionists in the music industry for over 50 years. He has provided dozens of rhythmic beats for icons like Ray Charles, Stanley Turrentine, Dr. Billy Taylor, Dizzie Gillespie, George Benson and many more. Phipps is honored to have Roger Humphries and the R.H. Factor Band in our lush Outdoor Garden.

Paul Consentino's Boilermaker Jazz Band | Thurs., Aug. 14
Since 1988, Paul Cosentino’s Boilermaker Jazz Band has been bringing the sounds of the Jazz Age and the Swing Era back to life. You’ll hear familiar tunes and rarities performed by superb instrumentalists and heartfelt vocalists as the band interprets jazz classics and the Great American Songbook in their own unique fashion. From concert halls, festivals, and stages, to elegant soirees, weddings, and corporate events, listeners and dancers agree that the Boilermaker Jazz Band can make any crowd move with their infectious beat and enthusiasm.

Hugo Cruz and the Caminos | Thurs., Sept. 18
Hugo Alexander Cruz Machado is a Cuban-born, award-winning, drummer and composer who has performed internationally, including South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Mexico, Chile, Venezuela, and the United States. Hugo is the leader of the jazz fusion music group Caminos, who have made appearances at Fábrica de Artes in Havana, Cuba, Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC, Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival 2019, Carnegie Museum of Art, City of Asylum, Thunderbird Cafe and Music Hall, Westylvania Jazz and Blues Festival, and the Monroeville Jazz Festival, among many others.
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Summer Short Course: Designing for Beauty and Ecology
TUES., JULY 29; 8:45 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.
Join Phipps, Penn State Extension and local experts for a full day of enhancing the beauty and benefits of your garden