Birdland Reveals July 2026 Performance Lineup Featuring Christian Sands, Stella Cole, Bill Charlap & More

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced their full lineup of performances for July 2026, featuring a month of jazz, cabaret, and Broadway artists across both venues. The schedule includes headlining engagements from Christian Sands, Stella Cole, Jane Monheit, Gerry Gibbs' Dream Band, Bill Charlap and Renee Rosnes, An Evening with Liz Gillies, and numerous recurring weekly series.

Birdland Jazz Club Highlights

Among the featured engagements this month are the Christian Sands Quintet (June 30-July 4), Dan Block Quartet (July 5), Miss Maybell & Her Ragtime Romeos (July 6), Camila Meza Band (July 7-8), Emilie-Claire Barlow (July 9-11), Myles Weinstein Presents Unlimited Myles (July 12), Karen Akers: Come With Me To Paris! (July 13), Frank Catalano Quartet (July 14), Stella Cole (July 15-18), Jon Gordon Nonet (July 19), Gerry Gibbs Dream Band featuring Gary Bartz, Randy Brecker, Buster Williams, and Cyrus Chestnut (July 21-25), and Bill Charlap and Renee Rosnes (July 28-August 1).

Birdland Theater Highlights

Birdland Theater's July programming includes "Accentuate The Positive" Celebrating America's 250th Birthday in Song (July 3-5), Pasquale Grasso Quartet (July 10-12), Allan Harris: Harlem After Dark featuring Maya Azucena and AC Lincoln (July 17-19), and the Miki Yamanaka Trio (July 31-August 2).

Weekly Resident Series

Returning weekly throughout July are Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks, Jim Caruso's Cast Party with Billy Stritch, David Ostwald's Louis Armstrong Eternity Band, Frank Vignola's Guitar Night, The High Society New Orleans Jazz Band, The Birdland Big Band, Danny Tobias Quartet, and The Birdland Latin Jazz Orchestra.

For a complete performance schedule, ticket information, and reservations, visit Birdland's website.

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Special Engagements

Christian Sands Quintet

June 30-July 4 – Birdland Jazz Club

GRAMMY nominee and NAACP Image Award winner Christian Sands brings his quintet to Birdland with Marquis Hill, Nicole Glover (except July 4), Matt Brewer, and Ryan Sands.

"Accentuate the Positive" Celebrating America's 250th Birthday in Song

July 3-5 – Birdland Theater

Robbie Lee, Bryan Carter, Angela Grey, Olivia Chindamo, Wyatt Michael, Felix Peikli, and Liany Mateo celebrate America's 250th birthday while honoring the late Ken Peplowski.

Dan Block Quartet

July 5 – Birdland Jazz Club

Broadway veteran and acclaimed saxophonist Dan Block brings his quartet to Birdland following a career performing with artists including Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney, and Wynton Marsalis.

Miss Maybell & Her Ragtime Romeos

July 6 – Birdland Jazz Club

Lauren Sansaricq and her ensemble present an evening of ragtime, early jazz, blues, and country classics.

Camila Meza Band

July 7-8 – Birdland Jazz Club

Guitarist and vocalist Camila Meza returns to Birdland following the release of her latest album, Portal.

Emilie-Claire Barlow

July 9-11 – Birdland Jazz Club

The two-time Juno Award winner returns following the release of La plus belle saison.

Pasquale Grasso Quartet

July 10-12 – Birdland Theater

Praised by Pat Metheny as one of the finest jazz guitarists of his generation, Pasquale Grasso performs with his quartet.

Myles Weinstein Presents Unlimited Myles

July 12 – Birdland Jazz Club

The drummer and longtime jazz manager leads an all-star ensemble featuring Sean Jones, Steve Wilson, Billy Childs, Matt Penman, and Alicia Olatuja.

Karen Akers: Come With Me To Paris!

July 13 – Birdland Jazz Club

Tony Award nominee Karen Akers returns with an evening celebrating Edith Piaf, Jacques Brel, Cole Porter, and more alongside longtime music director Alex Rybeck.

Frank Catalano Quartet

July 14 – Birdland Jazz Club

The acclaimed tenor saxophonist brings his quartet following collaborations with artists including Jennifer Lopez, Destiny's Child, John Legend, and The Smashing Pumpkins.

Stella Cole

July 15-18 – Birdland Jazz Club

Social media sensation Stella Cole brings her celebrated interpretations of the Great American Songbook to Birdland for four nights.

Allan Harris: Harlem After Dark

Featuring Maya Azucena & AC Lincoln

July 17-19 – Birdland Theater

Award-winning vocalist Allan Harris is joined by vocalist Maya Azucena and tap dancer AC Lincoln for a weekend engagement.

Jon Gordon Nonet

July 19 – Birdland Jazz Club

The Thelonious Monk Saxophone Competition winner leads his nine-piece ensemble.

An Evening with Liz Gillies

July 20 – Birdland Jazz Club

Fresh from Little Shop of Horrors, Broadway and television star Liz Gillies performs an evening of Great American Songbook favorites, jazz standards, and contemporary selections.

Gerry Gibbs Dream Band

Featuring Gary Bartz, Randy Brecker, Buster Williams & Cyrus Chestnut

July 21-25 – Birdland Jazz Club

Drummer Gerry Gibbs assembles an all-star group featuring NEA Jazz Masters Gary Bartz and Randy Brecker alongside Buster Williams and Cyrus Chestnut.

Dan Wilson & Peter Bernstein Quartet

July 24-26 – Birdland Theater

Acclaimed guitarists Dan Wilson and Peter Bernstein share the stage for a special weekend engagement.

Arcoiris Sandoval Sonic Asylum Trio

July 26 – Birdland Jazz Club

Pianist Arcoiris Sandoval brings her acclaimed trio featuring Mimi Jones and Jerome Jennings.

Max Pollak Group

July 27 – Birdland Jazz Club

Percussive dancer, composer, and vocalist Max Pollak presents an evening blending tap, Afro-Caribbean rhythms, and jazz.

Bill Charlap & Renee Rosnes

July 28-August 1 – Birdland Jazz Club

The husband-and-wife piano duo reunite for a week of two-piano performances following last summer's acclaimed engagement.

Miki Yamanaka Trio

July 31-August 2 – Birdland Theater

Pianist Miki Yamanaka closes the month with performances ahead of the release of her new trio album, Breathe.

Monthly Engagements

Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks

Mondays & Tuesdays

Jim Caruso's Cast Party

Mondays

David Ostwald's Louis Armstrong Eternity Band

Wednesdays

Frank Vignola's Guitar Night

Wednesdays

The High Society New Orleans Jazz Band

Thursdays

The Birdland Big Band

Fridays

Danny Tobias Quartet

Saturdays

The Birdland Latin Jazz Orchestra

Sundays

Birdland's signature weekly series continue throughout July, featuring Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, David Ostwald's Louis Armstrong Eternity Band, Frank Vignola's Guitar Night, The High Society New Orleans Jazz Band, The Birdland Big Band, Danny Tobias Quartet, and The Birdland Latin Jazz Orchestra.