top of page
JBatiste_Anthem_JLindsay12_edited.jpg

Support Us

Join Our Circle of Friends Family!

Anchor 1

Whether you love jazz - as an artist, an expert or a casual fan - or you're looking for a way to give back to the DC community, joining the Circle of Friends is a great way to make an impact and find connections through music. 100% of your contribution will support DC Jazz Festival Education Programs, which take place year-round and provide resources and learning opportunities for students of all ages.

Every dollar counts, no gift is too small.

$350

enables five DC public and charter school students to attend a master class with a  renowned musician!

$5,000

enables DCJF to connect the community with major artists through the free Jazz 'n Families Fun Days program!

$1,000

enables 20 DC public and charter students to attend a master class with a renowned musician!

$10,000

supports our math and reading initiative/early childhood education program,

DC Jazz Bops!

$2,500

enables 200 DC public and charter school students to attend a professional jazz performance!

$25,000

enables DCJF to bring professional artists to students through our educational programs year-round!

Anchor 2

Circle of Friends

As thank you for your support, members of our Circle of Friends receive complimentary tickets, VIP experiences, invites to exclusive concerts, and more!

Patron Circle: $350 - $999

​

Pay for five DCPS students to attend a master class with a renowned musician! Benefits include:

​

  • Two (2) VIP tickets to one (1) Embassy Series Cultural Exchange Concert (held year-round at various embassies featuring emerging artists; includes light food and drink)

  • Listing on DCJF website at the Patron’s Circle level

  • Early-bird discounts to major festival concerts

  • 10% discount off Spring & Fall concert series

Benefactor Circle: $1,000 - $2,499
 

Enable 20 DCPS students to attend a master class with a renowned musician! Benefits include:

   

  • Two (2) tickets to the DC JazzFest Opening Night Concert/Reception at DC JazzFest 2025

  • Two (2) VIP tickets* at The Wharf for Saturday at DC JazzFest 2025

  • Two (2) tickets to all Embassy Series Cultural Exchange Concerts (held year-round at various embassies featuring emerging artists; includes light food and drink)

  • Listing on DCJF website at the Benefactor’s Circle level

  • Early-bird discounts to major festival concerts

  • 10% discount off Spring & Fall concert series

​

*JazzFest at The Wharf VIP tickets give access to the VIP club, a sheltered, glass-enclosed, air-conditioned lounge overlooking the Potomac River. Club access includes complimentary food and drinks from a select menu and a comfortable place to watch the show OR first-come, first-served seating in front of the stage.

​Ovation Society Circle: $2,500 - $4,999
 

Enable 200 students to attend a professional jazz performance! Benefits include:

  

  • Two (2) tickets to the DC JazzFest Opening Night Concert/Reception at DC JazzFest 2025

  • Four (4) VIP tickets* at The Wharf for Saturday at DC JazzFest 2025

  • Four (4) VIP tickets to select Embassy Series Cultural Exchange Concerts (held year-round at various embassies featuring emerging artists; includes light food and drink)

  • Listing on DCJF website at the Ovation Society Circle level

  • Early-bird discounts to major festival concerts

  • 10% discount off Spring & Fall concert series

​

*JazzFest at The Wharf VIP tickets give access to the VIP club, a sheltered, glass-enclosed, air-conditioned lounge overlooking the Potomac River. Club access includes complimentary food and drinks from a select menu and a comfortable place to watch the show OR first-come, first-served seating in front of the stage.

​Artistic Director Circle: $5,000 - $9,999

 

​Enable DC Jazz Festival to connect the community with major artists through the free Jazz 'n Families Fun Day programs! Benefits include:   

​

  • Two (2) tickets to the DC JazzFest Opening Night Concert/Reception at DC JazzFest 2025

  • Four (4) VIP tickets* at The Wharf for Saturday at DC JazzFest 2025

  • Four (4) VIP tickets* at The Wharf for Sunday at DC JazzFest 2025

  • Four (4) VIP tickets to all Embassy Series Cultural Exchange Concerts (held year-round at various embassies featuring emerging artists; includes light food and drink)

  • Listing on DCJF website at the Artistic Director Circle level

  • Early-bird discounts to major festival concerts

  • 10% discount off Spring & Fall concert series

 

*JazzFest at The Wharf VIP tickets give access to the VIP club, a sheltered, glass-enclosed, air-conditioned lounge overlooking the Potomac River. Club access includes complimentary food and drinks from a select menu and a comfortable place to watch the show OR first-come, first-served seating in front of the stage.

Producer's Circle: $10,000 - $24,999

 

Support our math and reading initiative/early childhood education program, DC Jazz Bops! Benefits include:

​

  • Four (4) tickets to the DC JazzFest Opening Night Concert/Reception at DC JazzFest 2025

  • Four (4) VIP tickets* at The Wharf for Saturday at DC JazzFest 2025

  • Four (4) VIP tickets* at The Wharf for Sunday at DC JazzFest 2025

  • Six (6) tickets to all Embassy Series Cultural Exchange Concert (held year-round at various embassies featuring emerging artists; includes light food and drink)

  • Four (4) merchandise packages 

  • Listing on DCJF website at the Producer’s Circle level

  • Early-bird discounts to major festival concerts

  • 10% discount off Spring & Fall concert series

 

*JazzFest at The Wharf VIP tickets give access to the VIP club, a sheltered, glass-enclosed, air-conditioned lounge overlooking the Potomac River. Club access includes complimentary food and drinks from a select menu and a comfortable place to watch the show OR first-come, first-served seating in front of the stage.

Chairman's Circle: $25,000+

 

Enable DC Jazz Festival to bring professional artists directly to students through our educational program year-round! Benefits include:

​

  • Eight (8) tickets to the DC JazzFest Opening Night Concert/Reception at DC JazzFest 2025

  • Six (6) VIP tickets* at The Wharf for Saturday at DC JazzFest 2025

  • Six (6) VIP tickets* at The Wharf for Sunday at DC JazzFest 2025

  • Eight (8) tickets to all Embassy Series Cultural Exchange Concerts; held year-round at various embassies featuring emerging artists; includes light food and drink)

  • Eight (8) merchandise packages 

  • Listing on DCJF website at the Chairman’s Circle level

  • Early-bird discounts to major festival concerts

  • 10% discount off Spring & Fall concert series

​

*JazzFest at The Wharf VIP tickets give access to the VIP club, a sheltered, glass-enclosed, air-conditioned lounge overlooking the Potomac River. Club access includes complimentary food and drinks from a select menu and a comfortable place to watch the show OR first-come, first-served seating in front of the stage.

Anchor 3

Matching Gift Program

As a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the DC Jazz Festival® is eligible for many employers' Matching Gifts programs. And, if you have given already this year, the good news is that you may still be eligible. Just contact your Human Resources Department to see whether a gift can be matched. If so, obtain a matching gift form from your Human Resources Department and return it to the DC Jazz Festival, along with your contribution or a copy of your contribution.

​

Click here for a list of participating companies.

Anchor 4

Corporate Support

DCJF offers sponsors a variety of ways for interested companies and brands to engage with our audiences. All packages are customizable to ensure we meet your goals. We currently offer annual, project-specific, and event sponsorship opportunities, including small and large packages for:
 

  • DC JazzFest and DC JazzFest at The Wharf - our flagship festival that attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world!

  • Fishman Embassy Series - a series of concerts held year-round at various embassies in DC

  • DCJF Music Education - impactful programs that provide resources and opportunities for DC students of all ages

​

Benefits include brand recognition, collaborative marketing, activation possibilities, shout-outs, and much more!

​

Interested in sponsorship opportunities? Send an email to kelly@dcjazzfest.org, Subject: DC JazzFest Sponsorship.  You may also complete the form below and a member of our team will contact you.

​

Volunteer

Anchor 5

Thank you, Volunteers!  You make what we do possible.  Each year over 100 community volunteers lend their time and skills to help us put on the largest jazz celebration in DC. There are many volunteer opportunities available and the many ways you could continue to roll up your sleeves to support our efforts. We need volunteers for brochure distribution, social media, street team marketing,  information tables, survey distribution, and other onsite event efforts. If you are interested in volunteering for the DC JazzFest, complete the volunteer entry form below, and we will contact you about how you can support. The DC JazzFest takes place in September 2 - 4.  We typically start recruiting volunteers 2-3 months prior to the event.

​

Complete the form below and include Volunteer in your message.

​

​

Thanks for submitting! We will be in touch with you soon.

UTF-8DCJF_2025_Constant Contact_Footer LOGOs Only May 8.png

The DC Jazz Festival®, a 501(c)(3) non-profit service organization, and its programs are made possible, in part, with major grants from the Government of the District of Columbia, Muriel Bowser, Mayor; DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities; National Capital Arts and Cultural Affairs program of the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts; DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music & Entertainment, the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development; and with awards from Mellon Foundation, Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, Gillon Family Charitable Fund, Galena-Yorktown Foundation, Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation, Leonard and Elaine Silverstein Family Foundation, Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, Dallas Morse Coors Foundation for the Performing Arts, Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation, Mid Atlantic Arts, Venable Foundation, Ella Fitzgerald Foundation, and HumanitiesDC. ©2025 DC Jazz Festival. All rights reserved.

DC JazzFest Hotline: 855-332-7767

Donate   |   Shop   |   Contact

Support for the development of this website is provided in part by the Arts Forward Fund, a component fund of the Greater Washington Community Foundation. 

bottom of page