Savoy 100 Harlem - Lee C Bollinger Auditorium Event on March 15, 2026

Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the legendary Savoy Ballroom with a film screening, panel discussion, and social dancing

Mar. 15, 2026 at 12:00am

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On March 15, 2026, the Savoy 100 Harlem event will be held at the Lee C. Bollinger Auditorium in New York City to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the famed Savoy Ballroom. The event will feature a screening of the film "SAVOY KING Chick Webb and the music that changed America", a panel discussion with the filmmaker and special guests, proclamations, and an afternoon of jazz standards and social dancing.

Why it matters

The Savoy Ballroom was a legendary venue in Harlem that played a pivotal role in the development of swing music and dance. This centennial celebration aims to honor the legacy of the Savoy and its impact on American music and culture.

The details

The Savoy 100 Harlem event is being organized by a committee of community organizations including Community Works/ Harlem Is, Harlem Arts Alliance, Jazzmobile, The Harlem Swing Dance Society and The National Jazz Museum of Harlem. The event will feature a screening of the documentary "SAVOY KING Chick Webb and the music that changed America", followed by a panel discussion with the filmmaker and special guests. There will also be proclamations and an afternoon of jazz standards and social dancing.

  • The Savoy 100 Harlem event will take place on March 15, 2026 from 1pm to 5pm.
  • The doors will open at 12:30pm.

The players

Jeff Kaufman

The director, producer, writer, and cinematographer of the documentary "SAVOY KING Chick Webb and the music that changed America".

Community Works/ Harlem Is

One of the community organizations involved in organizing the Savoy 100 Harlem event.

Harlem Arts Alliance

One of the community organizations involved in organizing the Savoy 100 Harlem event.

Jazzmobile

One of the community organizations involved in organizing the Savoy 100 Harlem event.

The Harlem Swing Dance Society

One of the community organizations involved in organizing the Savoy 100 Harlem event.

The National Jazz Museum of Harlem

One of the community organizations involved in organizing the Savoy 100 Harlem event.

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What they’re saying

“THE SAVOY KING is available for purchase by schools and libraries at: www.collectiveeye.org”

— Jeff Kaufman, Director, Producer, Writer, Cinematographer (cityguideny.com)

What’s next

The event committee is continuing to work with their affiliations, collaborators, and friends to finalize the details of the Savoy 100 Harlem event.

The takeaway

The Savoy 100 Harlem event is a celebration of the legacy of the legendary Savoy Ballroom and its impact on American music and culture. By honoring this important piece of Harlem's history, the event aims to inspire and educate the community about the rich cultural heritage of the neighborhood.