A Midsummer Night's Jazz is the centerpiece show of Jazzmania Live's 2026 outdoor Encore series at The Cascades at Stone Manse, in Allegheny County's South Park. The borrowed Shakespearean title suits the date — a long July Sunday evening at the waterfall pavilion, the kind that lingers past sundown and leaves you wondering where the night went.
The ensemble plays a full set program built for the night: standards, originals, and the kind of music that holds an outdoor crowd through dusk. The Cascades draws a mix of regulars and first-timers — newcomers are always welcome, and you don't need to know jazz to enjoy the room. Bring a date, bring the family, bring the friend who's been meaning to come to a show all year.
Free admission, no tickets required. The show runs 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Bring a folding chair, a blanket, snacks, and the kids. Dogs on leash are welcome on the lawn. Streams live and free on The Encore for anyone who can't make it to South Park in person.