Jazz in the Park is back for its 26th Season!
We’re excited to continue one of Grand Rapids’ favorite summer traditions at Millennium Park!
Each Monday night, our community comes together for incredible live jazz, connection, and summer fun—with attendance averaging 500–1,200 guests weekly and a growing audience year-over-year.
We are now welcoming sponsors, advertisers, and community supporters for the 2026 season.
2026 Concert Lineup
June 1 — East Kentwood + MSBOA All Stars
June 8 — Jeff Shoup Quartet
June 15 — Jordan VanHemert Band + Featured Guests
June 22 — Grupo Aye
June 29 — Big Band Nouveau
July 6 — Tom Allport Band
July 13 — Tribute to Chet Baker
July 20 — Third Coast Swing
July 27 — Sunny Wilkinson Quartet
August 3 — GRJO
August 10 — Rain Date
August 17 — Rain Date
Sponsorship Opportunities
Program Sponsor — $5,000 (2 Available)
Our premier sponsorship level includes:
• Full-page ad in the summer concert program
• Prominent logo placement throughout the season
• Recognition in social media, print, radio, and press releases
• Reserved VIP seating for 25 guests
• Full-season visibility across the entire series
Concert Sponsor — $1,000 (10 Available)
Includes:
• Featured sponsorship of one concert
• On-site business presence (table/tent)
• Half-page ad in the program
• Stage banner logo placement
• Recognition in promotional materials
Friends of Jazz — $500
Includes:
• Website recognition
• Half-page ad placement in the concert program
Program Ad Rates
Quarter Page — $250
Half Page — $500
Full Page — $750
Ad Specs
Full Page Ads
Back Cover (with bleed)
• Image area: 5.5" x 8.5"
• Add 1/8" bleed on 3 sides
Full Page (no bleed)
• 5" W x 8" H
Half Page
Horizontal
• 5" W x 3 7/8" H
Quarter Page
Vertical
• 2 1/4" W x 3 7/8" H
Horizontal
• 1 3/4" H x 5" W
File Requirements
Preferred file types:
• PDF (Hi-Res, minimum 330 DPI, press-ready)
• TIFF (flattened, final, no layers)
• JPG/BMP proofs accepted
Please include an approved color proof whenever possible.
Please email ad files to:
president@wmichjazz.org
Print Deadlines
First Printing — May 28, 2026
Second Printing — June 30, 2026
Final Printing — July 20, 2026
Your support helps fund artists, jazz education, scholarships, and keeps these concerts accessible for our entire community.
Thank you for helping us keep Jazz in the Park thriving in West Michigan!