
June 6–2025 (day: 8) · Columbia, MD, USA · Merriweather Post Pavilion
The Capital Jazz Fest is a multi-day outdoor music festival held annually in Columbia, Maryland. Known as 'The Jazz Festival With Soul', it features a blend of contemporary jazz, soul, R&B, and funk. The event attracts a diverse, upscale audience and includes a large festival marketplace with crafts, food, and art. It is held at the scenic Merriweather Post Pavilion and is one of the premier jazz festivals in the United States.
The venue, Merriweather Post Pavilion, is recognized for its sustainability efforts, including solar power for house and backstage lighting, composting facilities, an onsite bio-diesel fueling station for tour vehicles, LEED-standard buildings, and water refill stations to reduce single-use plastics.