The Midcoast’s own jazz festival, Jazz in June Camden Maine, runs Friday to Sunday, June 12-14. Downtown Camden will be filled with live music all weekend, as Jazz in June presents multiple performances. In addition to the two ticketed feature concerts at the Camden Opera House (29 Elm Street), there will be indoor and outdoor concerts, cocktail-hour sets, a morning Java Jazz, an acoustic piano pre-show reception and a wharf-side performance to cap the festival Sunday afternoon.  

Headlining the festival on Saturday, June 13 is the acclaimed John Scofield Trio, which features three-time Grammy Award winning guitarist and composer John Scofield, bass player Vicente Archer, and percussionist Bill Stewart. Their music is intricate, personal and complex, highlighting a repertoire of Scofield compositions and jazz standards along with material ranging from Bob Dylan to Miles Davis. Choose-your-own reserved seat tickets are $55 in advance, $65 day-of-show, via camdenoperahouse.com.

On Friday, June 12, the headliner is the Savani Latin Jazz Quartet. Traditional rhythms of Cuba and South America are given flight with jazz arrangements that highlight the improvisatory prowess of the musicians. Elspeth Savani has had the great fortune of working closely with 3-time Latin Grammy winner Carlos Cascante, internationally renowned Cuban tres player Kiki Valera (of La Familia Valera Miranda) and Brazilian jazz master pianist, Jovino Santos Neto. Opening will be special guests the Edwards/Haines Duo, a musical collaboration between Portland, Maine-based jazz musicians Duane Edwards (bassist) and Evan Haines (guitarist). Reserved seat tickets are $30 in advance, $35 day-of-show at camdenoperahouse.com.

Daytime Jazz in June performers are the MCMA Faculty Jazz Ensemble, David Clarke & Melissa Elliotte, UMaine Augusta Jazz Allstars, New Shades of Blue, the Bobby Katz Duo, Myles Kelley, and the Bay Chamber Jazz Ensemble. For full festival schedule and artist information, visit jazzinjunecamdenme.com.   

Matt Brown, producer of Jazz in June, said, “Now in its sixth year, Jazz in June has become a true community celebration, with performances taking place around town and has something for everyone to enjoy. We’re proud to collaborate with partners such as Mid-Coast Music Academy, Bay Chamber, and the University of Maine, while also welcoming renowned jazz artists from around the world. Thanks to the generous support of our local sponsors, we’re able to continue growing this event each year. With outstanding venues, exceptional music, and a vibrant atmosphere, it’s a wonderful weekend for all.”  

Jazz in June 2026 is sponsored by: First National Bank, Rockport Building Partners, Barnswallow Books, String Theory, 40 Paper, Camden Maine Stay Inn, Bangor Savings Bank, First National Wealth Management, Carol Miller Photography, Maine Public, WERU, and the Camden Opera House’s Community Arts Fund.