Black Hills Jazz Fest
2026-04-22 - 2026-04-23, 2026-04-23 - 2026-04-24, 2026-04-24 - 2026-04-25, 2026-04-25 - 2026-04-26 | Downtown Rapid City
Presented by Improvise Arts, the Black Hills Jazz Festival encourages listeners to move through downtown Rapid City while discovering music in unexpected places April 22-25, 2026.
Inspired by global festivals recognizing International Jazz Day and Jazz Appreciation Month, the Black Hills Jazz Fest highlights exceptional South Dakota based musicians performing alongside nationally and internationally touring artists.
Last year’s inaugural festival welcomed approximately 3,000 people downtown for a one day celebration, showing the community’s hunger for live jazz and community-driven events.
This year, in response to growing demand, the 2026 Black Hills Jazz Fest expands to include three special ticketed performances leading up to Saturday’s free events:

Jennifer Lyn & The Groove Revival Presents: Electric Eden
2026-04-24 19:30 (America/Denver) | Performing Arts Center of Rapid City, 601 Columbus St, Rapid City, SD, 57709, United States
Step into Electric Eden, a high-impact concert experience where the heart of classic rock meets the soul of modern blues.
More than a concert—this show marks the release of the band’s new live album, Electric Eden, born from the raw connection between band and audience during their 2025 tour. Now, that same energy returns to the stage in a powerful night of music.
With a reputation for electrifying live shows, Jennifer Lyn & The Groove Revival are fast becoming a must-see act in modern blues-rock.
Since launching in 2021, the band has gained momentum with a sound that fuses the grit of vintage rock with a fresh, soulful edge. Their music is guitar-driven, emotionally charged, and built on the chemistry between powerhouse vocals and dual-guitar interplay.
The 2026 Electric Eden concert experience brings it all to the stage—delivering a potent mix of original songs and reimagined classics from rock legends like:

Jimi Hendrix
Janis Joplin
The Rolling Stones
Led Zeppelin
…and more

What to expect at this concert:

A blend of blues-rock originals and iconic covers—performed with intensity and style
Authentic musicianship paired with infectious groove—no gimmicks, just great music
A concert experience that feels raw, nostalgic, and undeniably alive

Whether you’re reliving the sound of your youth or discovering it for the first time, Electric Eden is more than a concert—it’s a revival of everything that made rock matter.
This concert is where the echoes of classic rock meet a bold new sound — grab your seat and feel it live.
