NJ & NYC's favorite jazz festival is back!

The 12th Annual Jersey City Jazz Festival includes multiple venues across Jersey City over a 5 day period, ending with a 2-day outdoor festival on the waterfront at Exchange Place.

Come see why thousands of attendees (and many musicians) call this their favorite event of the year!

Schedule of the Event:

May 27, 2025

The Junto: Attic Bar from 6-8pm - Champian Fulton - $20 online ($25 at door)

Pet Shop from 8-11pm - John Hébert w/Brandon Seabrook & Ches Smith - $20 online ($25 at door)

May 28, 2025

The Junto: Attic Bar from 6-8pm - Lezlie Harrison - $20 online ($25 at door)

The Archer from 7-10pm - Go Bailers (bluegrass) - FREE admission!

Pet Shop from 8-11pm - Tim Berne w/Gregg Belisle-Chi, Tim Angulo, John Hébert - $20 online ($25 at door)

6:00 - 9:00pm - Groove on Grove @jcdowntown.org/event/groove-on-grove/

May 29, 2025

Brennan Courthouse from 7-9:30pm - James Austin, Jr. Songs in the Key of Wonder, with opening act Danny Raycraft. Tickets $20 online ($25 at door) - on sale soon!

The Archer from 7-10pm - Milkman & Sons. FREE admission!

The Statuary from 7-10pm - Kali Rodriquez Peña - RSVP soon!

May 30, 2025

Hyatt Regency Happy Hour (Free!)

4:30pm-6:30pm - Orion Turre

RWJBarnabas Health Plaza Stage (Free!)

6-7pm - Winard Harper & Jeli Posse
7-8pm - DJ Niko & Bad Habits
8-9:30pm - The Rumble featuring Big Chief Joseph Boudreaux Jr.

Hyatt House After Party (Free!)

9pm-1am - Official JCJF Jam Session on the Terrace with Charlie Sigler

May 31, 2025

The Clubhouse by Ford's Gin (Purchase tickets online!)

1-2pm - WBGO Next Gen Collective
3-4pm - Artemis featuring Renee Rosnes, Ingrid Jensen, Nicole Glover, Noriko Ueda & Allison Miller
5-6pm - Hébert-Hersch-Wallace-Drummond Bridge & Tunnel
7-8pm - Tyreek McDole

RWJBarnabas Health Plaza Stage (Free!)

Noon - 1pm - Riverview Jazz All-Stars
2-3pm - Sam Barsh
3pm - Honk Family Band (parading to the Pier Stage)
4-5pm - Sounds of April & Randall
6-7pm - Steven Bernstein's Millennial Territory Orchestra featuring Catherine Russell
8-9pm - Astoria Salsa Company

Exchange Place Alliance Pier Stage (Free!)

1:30-2:30pm - United Children's Music Project Latin Ensemble
3:45-4:30pm - New Jersey City University Jazz Ensemble
4:30pm - Swing Dance Lesson
5-6pm - Robert Edwards Big Band
7pm - Salsa/Mambo Dance Lesson with Salsa Fever On2

Jersey City Free Public Library Community Zone (Free!)

Events, arts and crafts for children and families

Hyatt House After Party (Free!)

9pm-1am - Official After Party on the Terrace

June 1, 2025

POST-FESTIVAL

Closing Party at Moore's Lounge (Free!)

Featuring Winard Harper and special guests
Starting at 7pm at 189 Monticello Avenue, Jersey City

Buy Tickets

Date: May 27 - June 1, 2025

Location: Various Venue in Jersey City, NJ

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