55th Bix Jazz Festival

THE 55TH BIX JAZZ FESTIVAL
An Emerald Anniversary
July 30 through August 1, 2026
At Rhythm City Casino in Davenport, Iowa

The historic Bix Jazz Festival returns, celebrating the music and legacy of Davenport’s own Bix Beiderbecke!

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FESTIVAL SCHEDULE:

Thursday, July 30
12pm-2pm: NEW special event! Silent Movie with Live Music by Jeff Barnhart & Josh Duffee at The Last Picture House
3pm-4pm: Concert featuring Bix’s cornet at the Putnam Museum (Free!)
5pm-9:45pm: Festival Session 1 

Friday, July 31
11am-2pm: Riverboat Cruise aboard the Celebration Belle (Tickets available March 10)
11am-3:45pm: Festival Session 2
3:45-5pm: *Break*
5pm-10pm: Festival Session 3

Saturday, August 1
10am-11am: Graveside Concert at Oakdale Memorial (Free!)
11am-4pm: Festival Session 4
4pm-5pm: *Break*
5pm-10:15pm: Festival Session 5

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