2025 Norfolk Waterfront Jazz Festival

Dive into the vibrant celebration at the 42nd Annual Norfolk Waterfront Jazz Festival presented by Sentara Health Plans on August 22nd and 23rd, right on the stunning Downtown Norfolk Waterfront! As the area's longest-running outdoor jazz festival, this event features an extraordinary lineup, including the legendary Brian Culbertson and Boney James. Experience the rhythm, connect with fellow jazz enthusiasts, and immerse yourself in the smooth grooves that make this festival one of the finest smooth jazz festivals in the country. Join us for a soulful celebration of culture and music you won’t want to miss!

Event Dates & Times:
Friday & Saturday, August 22nd & 23rd, 5pm - 11pm Daily

Music Schedule:
Friday, August 22nd:
5:30 pm – Andréa Lisa
7:30 pm - Marion Meadows, Brian Simpson & Althea Rene
9:30 pm - Boney James

Saturday, August 23rd:
5:30 pm - Jackiem Joyner & Nicholas Cole
7:30 pm - Adam Hawley
9:30 pm - Brian Culbertson

Tickets go on sale to the public at Festevents.org starting on Monday, January 13th, at 10 a.m., with a presale for previous years’ Jazz Festival ticket purchasers beginning on Friday, January 10th, at 10 a.m. Presale information is sent via email.

For vendor FAQs and information, visit: https://festevents.org/get-involved/vending-faqs/

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