Eddie Palmieri, Ron Carter, Branford Marsalis, Lalah Hathaway, John Scofield, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Sun Ra Arkestra, The Baylor...

Five Days of World-Class Jazz and Dynamic Performances Set for August 27-31, 2025 WASHINGTON, DC – January 28, 2025 –  The DC Jazz...

By Corcoran Holt, DCJF Artist-In-Residence The concept of “The Collective” has always resonated deeply with me. There’s something...

By: Sunny Sumter The 20th Anniversary of the DC JazzFest is officially in the books! As we swap the vibrant reds of festival season for...

If the next Duke Ellington or Ella Fitzgerald emerges in the coming years, they may very well come from the vibrant year-round programs...

By His Daughter Michal Fishman My beloved, amazing Abba, (“father” in Hebrew) Charles “Charlie” Fishman passed away unexpectedly on...

Celebrating DC Jazz Festival’s 20th Anniversary  WASHINGTON, DC – August 28, 2024 – The DC Jazz Festival  (DCJF)   today announced it...

Next Gen Artists Perform on Multiple Stages August 28 - September 1 WASHINGTON, DC – August 20, 2024 - The DC Jazz Festival (DCJF)...

WASHINGTON, DC (August 5, 2024) – The DC Jazz Festival® (DCJF) is thrilled to announce Explore Louisiana as a major sponsor of the 20th...

It’s All Things Jazz in DC on Labor Day Weekend   WASHINGTON, DC – July 24, 2024 – The DC Jazz Festival (DCJF) proudly announces its 20th...

DC Jazz Fest celebrates the international language of jazz during its 20th anniversary program. 

DC Jazz Fest Opening Night blast featuring Lakecia Benjamin at the new Australian Embassy at Scott Circle.

DCJF’s incomparable annual band competition enters its ninth year of recognizing and supporting top jazz ensemble talent. WASHINGTON,...

From the age of five, I knew that I wanted to be a musician. I was blessed to have the support of my parents. They always expressed to me...

DC Jazz Fest Adds Stanley Clarke, and more to the festival line up!

DC JazzFest Announces Jacob Collier Solo Show Taking Center Stage at 20th Anniversary Celebration

We are proud to partner with three hotels to offer our out-of-town visitors an outstanding hospitality experience this year.

Artist-in-Residence Corcoran Holt, this event, held on the eve of the 125th anniversary of the birth of Duke Ellington

Return to Glory II: A Celebration of Fred Irby III and the Howard University Jazz Ensemble will come back to Arena Stage

The DC Jazz Festival® (DCJF) today announced the initial lineup for the 20th Annual DC JazzFest, taking place . August 28 - September 1.