Dukes of Hazzard’s Tom Wopat to Headline 3-Day Jazz Fest in Winona 2026
Tom Wopat, the original “Luke” Duke from the Dukes of Hazzard TV show will headline the 39th annual Upper Mississippi Jazz Festival – now expanded to three days!
Join the La Crosse Jazz Orchestra featuring Tom Wopat at the HBP Theater at St. Cecilia Hall, 1124 West Broadway, Winona on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at 7:30 pm for an amazing evening of jazz. And, oh yeah, Tom will be bringing along the famous “General Lee” car as seen on the hit series. The New York Times raved, “Tom Wopat, like Sinatra in his glory days, makes it all look easy and perfectly natural.” Tickets for this unforgettable event are available online from Hurry Back Productions: https://hbp.ticketspice.com/20260815
And if that’s not enough, this year’s festival features 3 days of free events!
Friday, August 14, 2026 – Peter’s Biergarten
6:00-9:00 pm – The Winona Jazz Collective
Saturday, August 15, 2026 – Westfield Bar & Grill
1:00-2:00 pm – Fusion Protostars from Cotter High School
2:15-4:15 pm – John Paulson Quartet
4:30-6:30 pm – Gate City Jazz Band
Sunday, August 16, 2026 – Two Fathoms Brewing
2:30 – 5:30 pm – H3O Jazz Trio Jazz Jam – all are welcome to join in the fun!
The Upper Mississippi Jazz Society’s mission is to promote all types of live jazz performances in the Upper Mississippi River region. More information can be found on the group’s website.