Five Days of World-Class Jazz and Dynamic Performances Set for August 27-31, 2025
WASHINGTON, DC – January 28, 2025 – The DC Jazz Festival (DCJF) is thrilled to announce that the 21st Annual DC JazzFest will take place from August 27 through August 31, 2025. This five-day citywide celebration of jazz will feature performances across more than dozen venues and stages, showcasing vibrant collaborations with DC community partners.
The festival’s signature weekend, taking place on August 30 and 31, will once again spotlight The District Wharf, a popular waterfront destination offering stunning river views, diverse dining, pop-ups, and shopping. Additionally, this year’s festivities will extend to the acclaimed Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater, located just steps from The Wharf. Together, these venues offer audiences a unique opportunity to enjoy jazz in both an outdoor riverfront setting and a world-class indoor performance space.
The DC JazzFest at The Wharf will feature multiple stages along the waterfront, including the highly anticipated DCJazzPrix, an international competition for emerging jazz bands, held at Union Stage. Meanwhile, Arena Stage will host an exciting lineup of performances alongside the festival’s celebrated “Meet the Artist” events, providing fans with intimate opportunities to connect with DC JazzFest artists.
“The DC JazzFest is a true gem of Washington, DC’s cultural calendar,” said Elliott L. Ferguson, II, President & CEO of Destination DC, the official destination marketing organization for Washington, DC. “It’s the perfect way to close out summer in the nation’s capital, blending world-class artistry with the picturesque backdrop of The Wharf.”
The 21st Annual DC JazzFest promises an electrifying lineup of artists, ranging from top local talents to international superstars, globally emerging artists, and NEA Jazz Masters. Attendees can look forward to dozens of performances, engaging panel discussions, and “Meet the Artist” conversations that celebrate the rich legacy and vibrant future of jazz.
“The DC JazzFest is a vibrant celebration of jazz, community, and culture, bringing together extraordinary artists and audiences in some of the most iconic settings in our nation’s capital,” said Sunny Sumter, President and CEO of the DC Jazz Festival. “We are thrilled to welcome jazz lovers from around the globe to experience this year’s unforgettable festival, happening August 27-31.”
The full lineup and additional details will be announced soon.
For press inquiries or more information, contact Lydia Liebman, at lydia@lydialiebmanpromotions.com.
Learn more about the DC Jazz Festival and our full range of programs by visiting www.dcjazzfest.org.
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About DC Jazz Festival:
With dozens of performances in venues across the city, the annual DC JazzFest is one of the largest music festivals in the country. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the DC Jazz Festival celebrates America’s unique original art form during this international event that attracts jazz lovers from around the world to the nation’s capital. The DCJF also presents year-round programs with performances featuring local, nationally and internationally acclaimed artists. The mission of the DC Jazz Festival is to present internationally renowned and emerging artists in celebration of jazz, unify diverse communities and enable connections between artists and audiences, advance jazz and music education, provide performance opportunities for DC-based musicians, and highlight DC as a major and vibrant center for jazz. DC JazzFest 2025 will take place August 27-31. For more information about the DCJF and its activities, visit dcjazzfest.org.
DCJF Media Contact:
Lydia Liebman, DCJF Publicist
lydia@lydialiebmanpromotions.com, 570.730.5279
DCJF Contacts:
Sunny Sumter, Executive Producer
Josh Brown, Marketing and Communications Associate
Keep up with DCJF:
· Twitter: @dcjazzfest
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