June 21-22, 2013

Take in a two-day, jazz-infused festival in the heart of downtown East Lansing. This extraordinary FREE event features a high-caliber bevy of local and national jazz performers in the heart of downtown East Lansing (Lot 1). The festival is produced by the City of East Lansing, Wharton Center for Performing Arts and the MSU College of Music.

Attracting Jazz Lovers and Creating New Ones

This year, with the assistance of Michigan State University, the SSJF strengthens its commitment to music education with the addition of the "MSU Educational Stage." This performance area will give local high school and young up-and-coming jazz musicians an opportunity to perform on stage at a major jazz festival. The 2013 performers are JAMM Sandy Izenson Scholarship 2012 Recipient Noah Frankforter, Saginaw Area Youth Jazz Ensemble, Ann Arbor Pioneer High School Jazz Combo and East Lansing High School Jazz Combo.

Volunteer and Make it Happen!

Get a behind the scenes look at the 2013 Summer Solstice Jazz Festival. Volunteer perks include a 2013 festival t-shirt, access to the green room, a parking pass, special reserved seating under the tent and a behind-the-scenes look at this community event that salutes jazz music and the longest day of the year.

Click here for the volunteer link

Yes, I would like to be a 2013 Friend of East Lansing Jazz

Join together with other jazz fans in the community and support the 2013 SSJF. All contributions are tax deductible and greatly appreciated. Download the 2013 Friends of East Lansing Jazz pledge form.

We Love Our Sponsors!

The SSJF is a non-profit event that relies on the generosity of sponsors to bring FREE-to-the-community performances to more than 8,000 community members each year. Meet our 2013 sponsors.

SSJF Facebook Page and Twitter Feed

Check out the SSJF Facebook page! Click "like" to follow all the updates on the 2013 event, as well local, regional, and national Jazz news! Our Twitter feed will keep you informed with minute-by-minute updates on all things in the Jazz world!

Directions and Parking

All City of East Lansing parking ramps and surface lots will be open for festival parking, however, Grove Street Parking Garage is the closest to the festival. Due to a number of street closures associated with the festival and summer construction, the SSJF is suggesting the following routes to the festival and Grove Street Parking Garage.