Capital Jazz Fest 2025
The Capital Jazz Fest, nicknamed "The Jazz Festival With Soul," is a three-day annual outdoor music festival held in Columbia, Maryland. It is one of the longest-running festivals in the DMV area and a premier black music event in the United States. The festival celebrates the rich heritage of African American music, featuring over 30 acts across multiple stages. Beyond the live music, attendees can explore a Festival Marketplace showcasing juried craft vendors, enjoy diverse culinary treats from food courts, and participate in interactive Q&A sessions with artists. The event is known for its warm, inviting, and inclusive atmosphere, fostering a strong sense of community and camaraderie among jazz, soul, and R&B enthusiasts. It attracts a loyal crowd, with many attendees bringing elaborate setups like tents and air mattresses to enjoy the performances.
- R&B
- Soul
- Pop
- Hip-Hop
- Jazz
- EDM
- Tickets from
- $133.92
- Ages
- 40–70
- Family friendly
- Yes
Lineup
33 artists
- Chris Botti
- Samara Joy
- Bob James
- Bilal
- José James
- After 7
- Najee
- Will Downing
- The Blackbyrds
- Tom Browne
- The Headhunters
- Brownstone
- Take 6
- Avery*Sunshine
- Dexter Wansel
- Frank Mccomb
- Aneesa Strings
- Malcolm-Jamal Warner's Miles Long
- Mahogany Soul
- The Urban Guerilla Orchestra
- Bees + Things + Flowers
- Gerald Albright’s “G-Funk” featuring Leon Timbo
- Marcus Miller’s Tribute to David Sanborn
- The JoGo Project: Jazz Meets Go-Go!
- The Teddy Riley Experience
Getting there
Merriweather Post Pavilion
10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044, Columbia, MD, USA
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