Hampton is getting five days of jazz, soul, and live performances when the 14th Annual Jazz Legacy Foundation Gala returns November 11–15, 2026.

The celebration takes place at the Hampton Roads Convention Center, 1610 Coliseum Drive, Hampton, VA 23666, with a different lineup each day.

Whether you want one concert or several nights out, start by comparing the performers and the ticket category for your preferred date.

Wednesday, November 11, at 5:30 p.m. features Leela James, WAR, ConFunkShun, and Euge Groove.

Thursday’s program begins at 5 p.m. on November 12, with Boney James, Norman Brown, Nathan Mitchell, Marcus Anderson, Julian Vaughn, Karen Briggs, and Gerald Veasley.

Festival Friday starts November 13 at 5:30 p.m., featuring Damien Escobar, Lalah Hathaway, Marcus Miller, and Walter Beasley.

Lalah Hathaway, part of Friday’s lineup. Archival portrait, 2021, by Team Hathaway, CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized for display.

Saturday Night of Elegance begins November 14 at 5:30 p.m., with Stephanie Mills, Richard Elliot, Hiroshima, and Pieces of a Dream.

The organizer says Gregory Porter will not appear as previously advertised, so readers should use the updated ticket listing when planning.

Saturday guests are asked to wear after-five, elegant, or formal attire.

Sunday’s Grand Finale begins November 15 at 2:30 p.m., with Jeffrey Osborne, Najee, Keiko Matsui, ZAPP, and Kofi B.

The event supports jazz and music education, giving the concert weekend a community purpose alongside its entertainment.

Tickets are sold exclusively through the foundation’s Eventbrite listings; compare current prices, seating options, and package inclusions before purchasing.

The organizer states that tickets are advance-only, with no door sales, and that purchases are nonrefundable and cannot be exchanged.

For group seating assistance, call Jeri at 757-434-0297; other questions can also go to 757-737-2416.

Check the official website and Eventbrite collection for updates, individual arrival times, and additional activities.

Featured photo: Marcus Miller performing at Leverkusener Jazztage, November 8, 2017, by Andreas Lawen, Fotandi, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0; resized for display. Archival photo, not this gala.

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