November 16 Benefit Concert at The Anthem supports year-round music education WASHINGTON, DC (September 29, 2026) — DC Jazz Festival (DCJF) announced today that two-time GRAMMY Award-winning vocalist Gregory Porter will headline its Night of Stars Benefit Concert on Monday, November 16, 2026, at The Anthem in Washington, DC, with acclaimed DC-based ensemble The String Queens opening the evening. Both return to DC Jazz Festival by popular demand for a night of extraordinary music in support...

Free Kids Concerts, Festival Scavenger Hunt, and Two Education Stages Spotlight Young Musicians During Labor Day Weekend WASHINGTON, DC — DC Jazz Festival will bring a full slate of family-friendly programming to DC JazzFest at The Wharf along the Southwest Waterfront on Saturday, September 5 and Sunday, September 6, including free interactive DC JazzBops! Kids Concerts, a festival-wide scavenger hunt for young attendees, and performances by student and emerging musicians on two Education...

September 2-6, Festival Features NEA Jazz Masters, GRAMMY Winners, International Artists, Rising Stars and DC’s Finest Across the District WASHINGTON, DC – August 20, 2025 – The DC Jazz Festival (DCJF) announces the complete lineup of the 22nd annual DC JazzFest, set to take over Washington, DC from September 2-6. This year’s festivities will showcase an extraordinary array of artistry featuring NEA Jazz Masters, GRAMMY winners, competition winners, emerging stars, international talent, the...