This year, the DC JazzFest will take place from Aug. 28 – Sept. 1.
Check out all the reasons why you should attend the festival and head over to dcjazzfest.org for the lineup, schedule and tickets. You can also book your hotel stay now.
The DC JazzFest has been a pillar in the DC community for two decades, attracting thousands of visitors from around the world. Each year, attendees experience performances in music venues all over the District.
The signature event – DC JazzFest at The Wharf (Aug. 31 – Sept. 1) – offers a distinctly urban experience at the always-bustling Wharf and offers the ideal setting for a fully immersive festival experience. Tickets start at as little as $25.
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The DC Jazz Festival brings together heritage, history, culture and music. From Downtown DC at the Carlyle Room to Mr. Henry’s in Capitol Hill, it’s all things jazz citywide at the DC JazzFest. As a city, DC has a deep, wonderful history of jazz music. Jazz great Duke Ellington (also known as “The Duke”) was born here, a musician who graced many a stage across the city and country, celebrated today with a stunning statue outside the restored Howard Theatre.
During The Duke’s time, U Street was the epicenter of the jazz scene, lovingly known as “Black Broadway.” For decades, the nation’s capital was the embodiment of a thriving jazz culture and the DC Jazz Festival celebrates the city’s homegrown musical past, present and future.
The festival works to spread jazz to new listeners of all generations, young and old, students and educators, parents and children. Veteran fans of the genre will also be enthralled by the star performances that dot the city throughout the festival’s run. Check out the Generations Series to see musicians of varied age share the stage.
GRAMMY Award Winners and National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters are featured throughout this year's lineup, including Samara Joy, D-Nice, Cimafunk and Terri Lyne Carrington. Up-and-coming artists also get their due and the showcase draws in local artists to highlight DC’s continuous contribution to the jazz genre. The festival also offers important educational opportunities to students in order to further the future of jazz in the city. Of course, the jazz genre blends beautifully with others, so expect to hear the blues, swing music, soul singers and Latin performers as well.
Tickets for DC JazzFest at The Wharf are available now!
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