Fillmore Jazz Festival 2026
- Stage: California Street – Tony Bennett Stage
- Date: Sunday, July 5, 2026
- Time: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers close the 2026 Fillmore Jazz Festival with a spectacular headline performance celebrating classic jazz, blues, and swing.
One of the most beloved vocalists on the international jazz scene, Lavay Smith is renowned for her powerful voice, commanding stage presence, and authentic revival of mid-20th-century American jazz and blues traditions.
Based in San Francisco, Lavay and her Red Hot Skillet Lickers have performed worldwide, appearing at major festivals, concert halls, and jazz clubs across the United States, Europe, and Asia. Their music draws inspiration from legends such as Billie Holiday, Bessie Smith, Dinah Washington, and Little Esther, blending sophisticated swing with deep blues feeling.
The Red Hot Skillet Lickers—one of the premier swing bands in the country—deliver tight arrangements, virtuoso solos, and infectious rhythms that transport audiences to the golden age of jazz.
A longtime Fillmore Jazz Festival favorite, Lavay Smith’s headline performance promises to bring the 2026 festival to a thrilling and unforgettable close.
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