Jazz and Wine Festival

About this event

Come Celebrate the Living Legacy of Miles Davis in His Birthplace!

As the world marks the 100th anniversary of Miles Davis’ birth, there’s no better place to celebrate his enduring influence than Alton, Illinois, where he was born.

On Saturday, August 29, from 6–10 p.m., the Alton Amphitheater hosts the Alton Jazz & Wine Festival, featuring artists who embody the creativity, innovation, and fearless spirit that defined one of music’s greatest pioneers. Rather than looking back, this festival celebrates how Miles Davis’ legacy continues to inspire and shape jazz today.

Featured Performances

The evening begins with Kasimu Taylor’s 100 Miles Tribute, celebrating the musical traditions of St. Louis and East St. Louis that helped shape the world Miles Davis grew up in.

Next, The Playadors bring their signature blend of jazz, funk, soul, and R&B, showcasing jazz as a vibrant, evolving art form.

Headlining the festival is acclaimed Virginia collective Butcher Brown, one of contemporary jazz’s most exciting bands. Their latest release, A Supreme Blue, draws inspiration from Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue and John Coltrane’s A Love Supreme, carrying forward the spirit of experimentation and reinvention that continues to define jazz.

More Than the Music

Enjoy wines by the glass or bottle, food vendors, and views of the Mississippi River. Before the festival, visit Alton’s Miles Davis Memorial Statue and downtown mural to experience the city where one of the world’s greatest musical innovators began his journey.

Event Schedule

5:00 p.m. – Gates & Box Office Open
6:00 p.m. – Kasimu Taylor’s 100 Miles Tribute
7:15 p.m. – The Playadors
8:30 p.m. – Butcher Brown
10:00 p.m. – Event Concludes

Ticket Options

• General Admission: $10
• Reserved Front Row Lawn Seating: $20
• Front Row Table for Two: $80
• Front Row Table for Four: $160
• Reserved Table for Two: $60
• Reserved Table for Four: $120
• VIP Parking: $20
• Charcuterie Box: $25
• Bottle of Wine: $25

Born in Alton in 1926, Miles Davis changed the course of jazz by continually reinventing it. This August, celebrate his legacy where it all began.