Fusion

Fusion: 43 upcoming festivals, including 1 with tickets on sale. Dates: October 2026 to July 2027. The most Fusion: KOA JAZZ FESTIVAL, Florida Smooth Jazz Weekend, and JAZZ ONZE +.

Fusion music is characterized by its intricate instrumental arrangements, often featuring electric guitars, keyboards, and complex drum patterns, creating an energetic and sophisticated soundscape that blends improvisation with structured compositions. It emerged in the late 1960s and early 1970s as a groundbreaking synthesis of jazz improvisation and harmony with the rhythmic drive and electronic instrumentation of rock, funk, and R&B. Iconic artists like Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, and Weather Report pioneered this innovative genre. Its adventurous spirit not only expanded the boundaries of jazz but also significantly influenced progressive rock and funk, leaving a lasting impact on modern music.

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The most Fusion festivals

Ranked by the share of the lineup tagged Fusion (at least 5 identified artists).

  1. KOA JAZZ FESTIVAL

    Nov 2 – Nov 8, 2026

    Montpellier, France 🇫🇷

    With MILENA CASADO, CAMILLE HEIM

    2 / 7 Fusion artistsout of a 10-artist lineup29% Fusion

  2. Florida Smooth Jazz Weekend

    Nov 7 – Nov 8, 2026

    Florida Smooth Jazz Weekend 2026, United States 🇺🇸

    With Bob James, Eric Marienthal

    2 / 7 Fusion artists29% Fusion

  3. JAZZ ONZE +

    Oct 27 – Nov 1, 2026

    Lausanne, Switzerland 🇨🇭

    With Kurt Rosenwinkel, Joe Armon-Jones, MILENA CASADO

    3 / 17 Fusion artistsout of a 22-artist lineup18% Fusion

  4. D'JAZZ NEVERS FESTIVAL

    Nov 7 – Nov 14, 2026

    Nevers, France 🇫🇷

    With ERIK TRUFFAZ, BIRELI LAGRENE

    2 / 12 Fusion artistsout of a 14-artist lineup17% Fusion

  5. Suwannee Amp Jam 2027

    Feb 25 – Feb 27, 2027

    Live Oak, United States 🇺🇸

    With Lettuce, Eric Krasno

    2 / 14 Fusion artistsout of a 22-artist lineup14% Fusion

  6. ECLATS D'EMAIL JAZZ

    Nov 19 – Nov 29, 2026

    Limoges, France 🇫🇷

    With RICHARD BONA, GOGO PENGUIN, ERIK TRUFFAZ

    3 / 23 Fusion artistsout of a 26-artist lineup13% Fusion

  7. Rampage

    Mar 5 – Mar 6, 2027

    Sportpaleis Antwerp, Belgium 🇧🇪

    With Dimension

    1 / 8 Fusion artistsout of a 10-artist lineup13% Fusion

  8. MONTE CARLO JAZZ FESTIVAL

    Nov 18 – Nov 29, 2026

    Monaco, Monaco 🇲🇨

    With GOGO PENGUIN

    1 / 9 Fusion artistsout of a 11-artist lineup11% Fusion

  9. London Jazz Festival

    Nov 13 – Nov 22, 2026

    Various Venues, United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    With IBRAHIM MAALOUF, GOGO PENGUIN, ANOUAR BRAHEM, Dave Holland…

    9 / 94 Fusion artistsout of a 124-artist lineup10% Fusion

  10. WINTER JAZZ FESTIVAL

    Feb 23 – Feb 28, 2027

    Le Touquet Paris Plage, France 🇫🇷

    With IBRAHIM MAALOUF

    1 / 10 Fusion artistsout of a 11-artist lineup10% Fusion

Upcoming Fusion festivals

All Fusion festivals, near you or worldwide

45 upcoming Fusion festivals worldwide: the 43 with an announced line-up, plus 2 whose line-up is still partial, or not announced yet while their previous edition featured this genre. Narrow down by area, region, country or continent.