The 18th Annual Les Brown Big Band Weekend
April 9-11, 2026
Celebrating the musicianship of
Band of Renown legends
Jack Redmond
AND
Hal Espinosa
Confirmed: Hal will be in attendance
The 5th Les Brown Film Fest
Thursday, April 9
7:00 pm
(doors open at 6:45 pm)
Pine Grove Historic Theater
213 South Tulpehocken Street, Pine Grove, PA, 17963
FREE Admission
The Les Brown Film Fest features a film that Les and the Band of Renown appeared in. This year’s feature from 1942 gives the only glimpse of Les’ newly formed band, The Les Brown’s Orchestra. It was his first band after leading the Duke University Blue Devils Jazz Band. This band eventually took on the name of the Band of Renown. It is also the only known video in which Les’ brother Warren was a member of the trombone section. Upon Warren’s joining the US Armed Forces, brother Stumpy took over the vacant spot and remained a player for more than 50 years.
This is a gem with major stars that rarely is seen. Don’t miss this opportunity.
The Les Brown Dance
Friday, April 10
6:30 pm
(doors open at 6:00 pm)
Wiconisco Fire Hall
110 Arch St., Wiconisco, PA 17097
Admission: $10.00
Featuring the music of The Unforgettable Big Band
For the second year, the dance will be held in the Wiconisco Fire Hall. The spacious area is able to comfortably hold 120 people with plenty of room for dancing. Drinks and refreshments are available for purchase during the entire evening.
The Les Brown Big Band Festival
Saturday, April 11
5:00 pm
(doors open at 4:30 pm)
3 HOURS OF CONTINUOUS MUSIC for one low price
Williams Valley High School
10300 Rt. 209, Tower City, PA
Admission: $10.00; students free
Food trucks on site.
Featuring the music of The Moonlighters
With performances by:
The Elizabethtown College Stage Band
The Tulpehocken High School Jazz Band
Northwestern Lehigh Jazz Band
The Williams Valley Cool Blue Jazz Band
The W.V. Alumni Jazz
