Chris Botti has become the most commercially successful jazz instrumentalist of his generation, a trumpeter whose warm, lyrical tone and impeccable musicality have filled concert halls and topped charts for over two decades. He returns to the Eastman Theatre in Rochester on June 25, 2026, for an evening of sophisticated, beautifully crafted music that will remind you why the trumpet is one of the most expressive instruments ever invented.
About Chris Botti
Chris Botti’s career is a study in how to make jazz accessible without sacrificing artistry or depth. A Grammy-winning trumpeter who has collaborated with everyone from Sting to Yo-Yo Ma to Andrea Bocelli, Botti blends jazz improvisation with pop sensibility and classical elegance in a way that appeals to audiences far beyond the traditional jazz world while still satisfying purists. His live shows are renowned for their intimate, almost cinematic quality — the lights low, the band locked in, and Botti’s trumpet singing above it all with a tone that is instantly recognizable. He has sold millions of albums worldwide and consistently fills prestigious concert halls and theaters, a testament to the universal appeal of beautiful music performed with consummate skill.
The Venue
The Eastman Theatre in Rochester is a magnificent 3,000-plus-seat concert hall that has been a cornerstone of the city’s cultural and musical life for over a century. The room’s acoustics are renowned among musicians and audiences alike, and for an instrument as nuanced and dynamically sensitive as the trumpet, that matters enormously. Every breathy whisper, every soaring melodic phrase, every delicate harmonic choice will land exactly as Botti intends. It is one of the finest rooms in all of Upstate New York, and it is perfectly matched to this artist and this music.
Tickets & Details
Chris Botti performs at the Eastman Theatre on Thursday, June 25, 2026. Showtime is 8:00 PM. Check the link for current pricing and seat availability.
A Chris Botti concert is one of those rare experiences where every element aligns perfectly — the artist, the instrument, the repertoire, and ideally, the room. The Eastman Theatre provides that last crucial ingredient in abundance. This is a night for people who appreciate beauty in music, performed with technical mastery and genuine emotional depth by someone who has dedicated his life to the craft. Rochester, you are getting a real treat with this one.