Tickets for THE JAZZ TRAIN, in Partnership with Amtrak, and VIP PASSES Are Available NOW at https://pittsburghjazzfest.org.

Hosted by Renowned Pianist ORRIN EVANS, THE JAZZ TRAIN Departs September 18 with Stops in New York, Newark and Philadelphia and Returns September 22

PITTSBURGH, PA, February 28, 2025 – Save the date for the 15th Anniversary of the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival Co-Presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (PIJF), set for Thursday, September 18 – Sunday, September 21, 2025. This year’s festival celebrates 15 years of world-class jazz in Pittsburgh, boosting the local economy and enriching our community—a commitment shared by Highmark’s charitable giving and community involvement program, Highmark Bright Blue Futures.

The celebration takes place free in the streets of downtown Pittsburgh in front of the August Wilson African American Cultural Center (AWAACC) and includes ticketed concerts at AWAACC and other venues throughout the city.

Jazz fans can make travel reservations now for THE JAZZ TRAIN, in partnership with AWAACC and Amtrak. An interactive excursion hosted by renowned Pianist Orrin Evans aboard a private car, the train departs from New York, Newark and Philadelphia on September 18 and returns on September 22.  The travel package includes round-trip train tickets from each city, live jazz music during the trip, light refreshments and exciting jazz-related games and activities. Passengers are responsible for securing the hotel and events of their choice during the four-day festival.

For a limited time, festival attendees can purchase single-day or full weekend VIP Passes separately or as a bundle with The Jazz Train tickets. VIP access includes priority seating for outdoor stages, access to a lounge area inside the AWAACC building, VIP-only bars and more. VIP Passes are limited, and advance booking is recommended.

More information and tickets for The Jazz Train and VIP Passes are available now at www.pittsburghjazzfest.org.

Artists for the 15th Annual Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival Co-Presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield will be announced beginning later this month. Tickets for the Taste of Jazz Party and Concert go on sale in April.

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Media Contact:
Carolyn McClair | CMPR
(212) 721-3341 | CMcClair@awaacc.org