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We're making jazz accessible to all by packing two days full of national, regional, and local acts as they share their love for jazz and its many iterations. They'll be playing everything from swing to latin and ragtime to contemporary.

Taking place in the heart of downtown Burlington, explore the many venues, restaurants, bars, and businesses celebrating the great American artform of jazz through art, activities, special menu items, and more.

Immerse yourself in Burlington's rich history as the birthplace of Bart Howard and a 1920s hideaway for Chicago mafia members. This festival aims to revive the cultural movement that first made it a hotbed for the arts.

In 1963, Gene Bredar, a National Bank officer, and Will Schnering, Chamber of Commerce manager, were brainstorming ways to revitalize Burlington, which was experiencing a downturn. They suggested a music festival to showcase the city's historic links to the Mississippi River, and the name "Steamboat Days" was born. The Dixieland Jazz Festival was a later addition to the Steamboat Days event, further enhancing the festival's musical offerings and drawing in a diverse audience, with Louie Armstrong performing in 1964.

Located in the heart of downtown, the restored Burlington Capitol Theater recaptures an era when movies and live entertainment were enjoyed in beautiful and unique theaters.

This 1937 Art Deco jewel re-opened in 2012. The intimate 367–seat venue and listening lounge, Night Cap, host independent and classic films as well as local, regional, and national touring artists performing on a 1,500–square foot stage.

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