The Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival is THE annual, 4-day fall music event held in muliple locations in lower Sussex County, DE. Bringing great music to the area since 1990, we've had the greatest Artists of Smooth Jazz and R&B grace our stages: from Al Jarreau to Peabo Bryson to Queen Latifah, from Ramsey Lewis to Peter White to Dave Koz: from Four Play to Booker T & the MGs to Blood, Sweat & Tears.

We take pride in being part of the exciting Fall season that occurs every year here at the beach. Come for the food, come for the tax free shopping, come for the beauty of the beach in the fall air.....but most of all, come for the MUSIC!

Schedule of Events:

Thursday, October 12, 2023

7:30pm: 2023 RBJF Kick-Off Concert!

feat. Rick Braun, Eric Darius, Marion Meadows, Eric Roberson & Brian Simpson

with a Special opening performance by Pieces of a Dream

Location: Rehoboth Beach Convention Center

Prices: $89.00 - $135.00

Friday, October 13, 2023

8:00pm: Eric Benet

Eric Darius & Rebecca Jade

Location: Rehoboth Beach Convention Center

Prices: $89.00 - $139.00

8:30pm: Four 80 East with special guest Art Sherrod Jr

Location: Rusty Rudder

Prices: $59 - $89

9:00pm: R and R (Rick Braun & Richard Elliot)

Keiko Matsui

Location: Cape Henlopen Performing Arts Theater

Prices: $79 - $129

Saturday, October 14, 2023

10:00am: Historic Lewes Farmers Market!

Location: Lewes Farmers Market

Price: FREE

12:30pm: Gerald Albright

w/a Special opening performance by Maysa

Location: Cape Henlopen Performing Arts Theater

Prices: $89 - $139

1:00pm: Matt Marshak

Long Island, NY singer/songwriter and guitarist Matt Marshak brings a truly unique blend of heartfelt music to the world. His sound and his songs transcend the limitations of genre and classification. From his funky jazz and blues albums to his latest singer songwriter releases, Matt’s music always strives to be honest and from the heart..

Location: Rusty Rudder Deck

Price: FREE

2:30pm: Club Phred

Club Phred is a perenial favorite party band that grace our stage every year. They are a group of musicians who on average have over thirty years of professional experience. They share a love of music, from the early days of rock and roll through the present, including rock, r&b, jazz and funk.

Location: Rusty Rudder Deck

Price: FREE

2:30pm: Acoustic Alchemy

Born in the UK,forged in the USA, 30+ years at the forefront of contemporary jazz, Triple Grammy Nominated, Unmissable live shows

Location: Epworth United Methodist Church

Price: $59

3:00pm: Grace Kelly

RBJF welcomes back an unequivocal musical prodigy, singer-saxophonist-songwriter-composer and band leader Grace Kelly! She has rocked the jazz world with sold-out concerts, 14 acclaimed albums and a resume that includes performing at the Hollywood Bowl and as part of the house band for “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” – all before reaching her mid-twenties. Don't miss this one!

Location: Lewes Elementary School

Prices: $49 - $89

4:00pm: Dave Koz

In a recording career that spans nearly three decades, saxophonist Dave Koz has racked up an astoundingly impressive array of honors and achievements: nine GRAMMY® nominations, 11 No. 1 albums on Billboard’s Current Contemporary Jazz Albums chart, numerous world tours, 13 sold-out Dave Koz & Friends At Sea cruises, performances for multiple U.S. presidents, a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and appearances on a multitude of television shows. A Platinum-selling artist, Koz is also known as a humanitarian, entrepreneur, radio host and instrumental music advocate.!

Location: Rehoboth Beach Convention Center

Prices: $99 - $145

4:00pm: Anderson, Joyner & Oliver

Marcus Anderson, Jackeim Joyner & Steve Oliver

Location: Rusty Rudder

Prices: $59 - $89

7:30pm: 2023 Rehoboth Beach All-Stars

Gerald Albright, Grace Kelly, Dave Koz, Keiko Matsui, Maysa & Brian Simpson

Location: Cape Henlopen Performing Arts Theater

Prices: $99 - $149

8:00pm: Oleta Adams

Legendary Jazz musician Oleta Adams, a four-time Grammy nominee, American Jazz Walk of Fame Inductee and a Black Music Honors Legends Award recipient, will be bringing her songs that draw deeply from her roots in gospel, while crossing effortlessly into the realms of soul, R&B, urban, and popular music.

Location: Lewes Elementary School

Prices: $69 - $129

9:00pm: Peter White & Vincent Ingala

w/a Special opening performance by Kirk Whalum

Location: Rehoboth Beach Convention Center

Prices: $89 - $140

9:00pm: Marcus Anderson, Art Sherrod Jr., Rebecca Jade, Matt Marshak & Marion Meadows

Location: Rusty Rudder

Prices: $59 - $89

Sunday, October 15, 2023

11:00am: Sunday Brunch w/3 Alarm Fire

Jackiem Joyner, Maysa & Art Sherrod Jr

Location: Rusty Rudder

Prices: $89.00 - $119.00
** Brunch, included in ticket price, begins at 10:00a.

3:30pm: 34th Grand Jam!

Gerald Albright, Marcus Anderson, Vincent Ingala, Rebbeca Jade, Jackiem Joyner, Grace Kelly, Matt Marshak, Keiko Matsui, Maysa, Marion Meadows, Steve Oliver, Brian Simpson, Gerald Veasley & Peter White

Location: Rehoboth Beach Convention Center
 
Prices: $89.00 - $135.00

6:30pm: 2023 Closing Party & Buffet

Marcus Johnson, Jackiem Joyner, Steve Oliver, Carol Riddick & Gerald Veasley

Location: Rusty Rudder

Prices: $89.00 - $129.00
** A dinner buffet, included in the ticket price, begins at 5p.

Date:
October 12-15, 2023

Locations:
- Cape Henlopen Performing Arts Theater, 1250 Kings Hwy, Lewes, DE 19958
- Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, 229 Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
- Epworth United Methodist Church, 19285 Holland Glade Rd, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
- The Rusty Rudder, 113 Dickinson St, Dewey Beach, DE 19971
- Lewes Elementary School, 820 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958

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