Q: How are the festival dates determined each year?
A: The Hampton Jazz Festival is always held during the last full weekend in June each year. For example in 2007 the dates were June 22, 23 & 24, and in 2008 the dates are June 27, 28, & 29.

Q: When do you announce the performing artists?
A: The announcement is made, typically, around early April.

Q: How do you choose the performing artists?
A: Each year festival organizers evaluate all the available jazz, R&B and blues artists that are on tour during the time of the festival. Our goal is to select and assemble the best possible entertainment package and offer it to you for a reasonable price. Of course, we take your comments into consideration during the selection process. We welcome your input.

Q: Why do you announce the artists so late each year?
A: It is the nature of the business. The announcement is subject to confirmation by the artists, and it is done as soon as possible.

Q: When do tickets go on sale?
A: Typically, the same week as artists' announcement.

Q: How do I purchase tickets?
A: Tickets may be purchased at the Hampton Coliseum Box Office and at all Virginia, Maryland and D.C. Ticketmaster ticket centers. Guests can charge by phone by calling 757-671-8100 or 757-872-8100 or 804-262-8100. Guests can also order online at www.ticketmaster.com.

Q: What is the difference between festival merchandise such as T-shirts for sale in the parking lot and on the streets, and those sold inside the Coliseum?
A: The only place to get official festival merchandise is inside the Coliseum. Merchandise for sale outside the Coliseum is produced and sold by bootleggers, and is frequently inferior in quality and carries no warranty.

Q: Does the Coliseum offer food and beverages for sale?
A: Yes, the Coliseum offers a full menu of concessions items including alcoholic beverages. Coliseum policy prohibits guests from bringing food and beverage items into the building.

Q: What is the best way to keep up with the most up-to-date festival information?
A: The most up-to-date information is on our web site at www.hamptonjazzfestival.com, where you can also request to be added to our mailing list.

Q: How do I contact you?
A: Contact us by mail at Hampton Coliseum, P.O. Box 7309, Hampton, Virginia 23666-0309 Phone: 757-838-4203 fax: 757-8382595 Festival web site: www.hamptonjazzfestival.com

Q: Where do I find information on hotel accommodations?
A: A list of all Hampton hotels is available at www.hamptonjazzfestival.com; for more information on room availability, please call the Hampton Visitor Center at 800-800-2202.