Jazz Fest 2026 The Wildflowers: Kurt Elling & Ben Paterson
Fri, Sep 18
|The Acorn
Jazz Fest 2026 kicks off in unforgettable style with an extraordinary opening night at The Acorn Theater for the Performing Arts featuring Wildflowers: Kurt Elling with Ben Paterson.
Time & Location
Sep 18, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Acorn, 107 Generations Dr, Three Oaks, MI 49128, USA
About the event
Jazz Fest 2026 kicks off in unforgettable style with an extraordinary opening night at The Acorn Theater for the Performing Arts featuring Wildflowers: Kurt Elling with Ben Paterson. As the headlining artists for this year’s festival, two-time GRAMMY Award winner Kurt Elling and acclaimed jazz pianist Ben Paterson bring a rare and electrifying collaboration to Harbor Country for a one-night-only performance!
Widely regarded as one of the most influential jazz vocalists of his generation, Elling has been praised by The New York Times as “The standout male jazz vocalist of our time” and by The Guardian as “a kind of Sinatra with superpowers.” Joining him is Steinway Artist Ben Paterson, celebrated for his soulful touch, joyful swing, and deep roots in both jazz and blues, having performed with jazz legends and earned international acclaim.
The concert begins at 8:00 PM EDT with doors opening at 7:00 PM EDT. Guests can elevate their evening with…