Four days of music return to Sun Valley this October
The Sun Valley Jazz & Music Festival runs October 15–18, with more than 100 performances planned across five venues.
From Living in Sun Valley · Oseland | McNabb at The Agency Sun Valley

Sun Valley Lodge and its pond. Representative photography from our collection; not a photograph of the festival.
Music takes over Sun Valley Village October 15–18 as the Sun Valley Jazz & Music Festival returns for its 37th edition. The Thursday-through-Sunday event gives residents and fall visitors four days to build a visit around live performances. [2] [1]
The organizer lists more than 100 performances across five venues, with a program reaching from swing and blues to gospel and big band. Featured sets include Big Band Bash and a Miles Davis tribute. Online ticket sales have closed. The festival says tickets can be purchased at its will-call/sales box office starting Thursday, October 15 at 10 a.m.; check the official ticket page before your visit. [1] [3] [4]
Why it matters here.
For a fall weekend here, start with the music you most want to hear and leave room between sets. A focused afternoon or evening can be a useful starting point for your plans; confirm ticket options and performance details directly with the festival before committing.
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