Litchfield Performing Arts

Litchfield Performing Arts' mission is to bring together a racially, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse group of young people, educating and inspiring them to become confident, creative, expressive adults through the vehicle of jazz music and the performing arts. Our goal is, further, to share the passion and magic of jazz, America’s original music, educating, entertaining and expanding its reach to regional and far-flung audiences of all ages. Read the full message from the Director

Since 1981, Litchfield Performing arts has been promoting arts throughout Connecticut starting with living room concerts and eventually producing the Litchfield Jazz Camp, Litchfield Jazz Festival and many other programs serving the wider community, especially its youth. Read about our history

Litchfield Performing Arts is a not-for-profit educational charity, dedicated to changing lives through the arts. To accomplish our mission we need your support. This year we need your help more than ever as a result of drastic cuts in available state funding.
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17 Mar

Frederick Gunn School & LPA Present Litchfield Jazz All-Stars

April 3 – Concert starts at 7 Frederick Gunn School, Washington CT FREE TICKET Friday, April 3, Litchfield Jazz Camp is collaborating with The Frederick Gunn School to present the Litchfield Jazz All-Stars. A FREE concert bringing together some of the outstanding performers and educators who make up Litchfield Jazz Camp’s celebrated faculty. The event
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17 Feb

Litchfield Jazz Festival 2026 Tickets On Sale

Tickets are now on sale for the 2026 Litchfield Jazz Festival, a special celebration honoring the 30th Anniversary of Litchfield Jazz Camp featuring an exciting lineup of longtime LJC faculty alongside distinguished alumni who began their journeys as campers. Tickets Lineup July 24: Friday Night Opens In Style! Opening Night Gala – 5:30 PM Music
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12 Dec

LITCHFIELD JAZZ PRESENTS: A Valentine’s Day Celebration With the Albert Rivera Quintet

Tickets This January marks the beginning of Litchfield Performing Arts’ 45th Anniversary year, and the first show on that calendar of events drops February 13th at the Poli Club. It features Albert Rivera & Friends in a Valentine’s Celebration. Albert is a jazz star with connections to our region and to Litchfield Jazz that
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03 Nov

Litchfield Jazz Camp 2026 Registration Is Open

Litchfield Jazz Camp will celebrate its 30th anniversary this summer. This annual 4-week program begins on June 28th and ends July 24th with the opening of the Litchfield Jazz Festival. This year the fest will honor the camp and the extraordinary artists who made it what it is—one of the most highly regarded music camps
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30 Oct

Litchfield Performing Arts & Milton Music Present The Conn Artists – November 23

Kick off your holidays with something unexpected. There’s more to getting ready for the season than Handel’s Messiah, Turkey and visits to Santa. Make your way to Milton Congregational Church on Sunday, November 23rd, 4 pm for a performance by The Conn Artists. No, that’s not a joke. That’s really their name. Continuing this play
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26 Jun

Yes, You Can Make a Living as a Musician!!

Reflections by Lloyd Williams, parent of former Litchfield Jazz Camper Alejandra Williams-Manieri, who started at Litchfield Jazz Camp at age 12 and is now, at 27, a working professional musician. And a happy camper! I am increasingly impressed by what music affords a youngster coming up. It’s ironic: we got so much well-meant but consistently
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