Seattle Theatre Group (STG) has released its 2026/27 Performing Arts Series, a 15-performance season that brings a wide-ranging mix of jazz, dance, global music and theatre to its stages. Among the internationally recognised names is the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, a group whose stature makes the announcement of interest to concert-goers well beyond the American West Coast — including music fans here in Lincolnshire who follow major touring companies and festival bookings.
What is in the season
The season packs a variety of artists and companies, from established legacy acts to contemporary collaborators. Highlights named by STG include:
- Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
- Stanley Clarke and Hiromi with PUBLIQuartet playing music of Chick Corea
- Brad Mehldau Trio
- Cécile McLorin Salvant
- Dance companies such as Dance Theatre of Harlem and Kidd Pivot
- World music and cross-genre names including Niladri Kumaar and Sankai Juku
- A new STG-commissioned work from Perfume Genius and choreographer Kate Wallich
"STG is proud to offer this collection of programming and bring internationally celebrated artists to our stages year after year. We'll always be committed to enriching the community through diverse arts experiences."
The quotation above is from Jack McLarnan, STG's Associate Director of Performing Arts Programs, as published in the company's season announcement.
Why Lincoln readers might care
While the performances are scheduled for STG’s venues in Seattle, the inclusion of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra is notable in a UK context because it highlights the continuing global demand for major jazz ensembles and cross-disciplinary collaborations. Lincoln has a lively cultural ecology made up of music venues, festivals and touring promoters; announcements such as this often prefigure similar bookings here or elsewhere in the UK, and they provide a sense of the repertoire and artists likely to appear on international touring rosters in the coming year.
Key practical detail from the announcement: tickets to all shows go on sale at 10:00am on Thursday 16 July, available via STG’s website and the Paramount Theatre box office. The season also includes return engagements from ensemble names that regularly tour — details that local presenters and audiences track closely when arranging travel or planning future seasons.
| Category | Representative acts |
|---|---|
| Jazz | Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis; Brad Mehldau Trio; Stanley Clarke & Hiromi |
| Dance | Dance Theatre of Harlem; Kidd Pivot; Sonya Tayeh commission |
| Global / Theatre | Niladri Kumaar; Sankai Juku; Perfume Genius collaboration |
For Lincoln music-lovers, the announcement is a prompt to watch programme listings from UK promoters and regional theatres. When major ensembles such as Jazz at Lincoln Center appear on overseas season bills, it increases the probability that they will be included on European tours or festival line-ups in subsequent seasons. That can influence local programming decisions and audience expectations for high-quality, international jazz and dance work.
STG’s season demonstrates the kind of eclectic, crossover programming many presenters now favour: a mixture of legacy artists, contemporary innovators, and new commissions. For audiences in and around Lincoln, it is another sign that the live-performing circuit remains active and internationally connected — and that there will be choices to consider when planning what to see next year.
