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The Ultimate Jazz Festival Calendar for 2025!

Nextbop has curated the Ultimate Jazz Festival Calendar for 2025 to help you plan your jazz travels and musical outings for the year ahead!

From renowned gatherings like the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival and the Newport Jazzfest to hidden gems tucked away in unexpected corners of the globe, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of can’t-miss events.

So dive in, explore the calendar below, and start planning your next jazz adventure today!


January 2025

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NYC Winter Jazzfest

Dates: January 9th to 15th, 2025
Location: New York, New York, USA
Official Website: https://www.winterjazzfest.com/

2025 NYC Winter Jazzfest: The Best Concerts (So Far)

2025 nyc winter jazzfest

Discover the best concerts and must-see artists at the 2025 NYC Winter Jazzfest. Check out our curated guide to an unforgettable jazz experience.


April 2025

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New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival​

Dates: April 24th to May 4th, 2025
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Official Website: https://www.nojazzfest.com/

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Cheltenham Jazz Festival

Dates: April 30th to May 5th, 2025
Location: Cheltenham, England
Official Website: https://www.cheltenhamfestivals.org/festivals/jazz-festival

2025 Cheltenham Jazz Festival Announces First Round of Concerts

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2025 Cheltenham Jazz Festival unveils artists! David Gray, Jools Holland, Amadou & Mariam, Nubya Garcia & Corinne Bailey Rae lead the lineup.


May 2025

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New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival​

Dates: April 24th to May 4th, 2025
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Official Website: https://www.nojazzfest.com/

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Cheltenham Jazz Festival

Dates: April 30th to May 5th, 2025
Location: Cheltenham, England
Official Website: https://www.cheltenhamfestivals.org/festivals/jazz-festival

2025 Cheltenham Jazz Festival Announces First Round of Concerts

2025 cheltenham jazz festival

2025 Cheltenham Jazz Festival unveils artists! David Gray, Jools Holland, Amadou & Mariam, Nubya Garcia & Corinne Bailey Rae lead the lineup.

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Atlanta Jazz Festival​

Dates: TBD
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Official Website: https://atljazzfest.com/

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Jacksonville Jazz Festival​

Dates: TBD
Location: Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Official Website: https://jacksonvillejazzfest.com/


June 2025

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Rochester International Jazz Festival

Dates: June 20th to 28th, 2025
Location: Rochester, New York, USA
Official Website: https://www.rochesterjazz.com/

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Montreal Jazz Festival

Dates: June 26th to July 5th, 2025
Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Official Website: https://montrealjazzfest.com/

Best (Mostly Jazz) Concerts at the 2024 Montreal Jazz Festival

Best (Mostly Jazz) Concerts at the 2024 Montreal Jazz Festival

The 2024 Montreal Jazz Festival is almost here, and the lineup is nothing short of extraordinary. Catch Robert GlasperHiatus Kaiyote, and more on the free stages. Here’s your guide to the must-see shows.

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Blue Note Jazz Festival NYC

Dates: TBD
Location: New York, New York, USA
Official Website: https://www.bluenotejazz.com/jazz-festival-nyc/

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Hampton Jazz & Music Festival

Dates: TBD
Location: New York, New York, USA
Official Website: https://www.hamptonjazzfestival.com/


July 2025

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Montreal Jazz Festival

Dates: June 26th to July 5th, 2025
Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Official Website: https://montrealjazzfest.com/

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Montreux Jazz Festival

Dates: July 4th to 19th, 2025
Location: Montreux, Switzerland
Official Website: https://www.montreuxjazzfestival.com/

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Cincinnati Music Festival

(formerly the Cincinnati Jazz Festival)
Dates: July 24th to 26th, 2025
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Official Website: https://www.cincymusicfestival.com/

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Blue Note Jazz Festival Napa

Dates: TBD
Location: Napa, California, USA
Official Website: https://www.bluenotejazz.com/jazz-festival-napa/


August 2025

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Newport Jazz Festival

Dates: August 1st to 3rd, 2025
Location: Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Official Website: https://newportjazz.org/

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Chicago Jazz Festival

Dates: TBD
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Official Website: https://www.jazzinchicago.org/chicagojazzfest

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DC Jazz Festival

Dates: TBD
Location: Washington, DC, USA
Official Website: https://www.dcjazzfest.org/

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Detroit Jazz Festival

Dates: TBD
Location: Detroit, Michigan, USA
Official Website: https://www.detroitjazzfest.org/


September 2025

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Monterey Jazz Festival

Dates: September 26th to 28th, 2025
Location: Monterey, California, USA
Official Website: https://montereyjazzfestival.org/

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Chicago Jazz Festival

Dates: TBD
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Official Website: https://www.jazzinchicago.org/chicagojazzfest

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DC Jazz Festival

Dates: TBD
Location: Washington, DC, USA
Official Website: https://www.dcjazzfest.org/

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Detroit Jazz Festival

Dates: TBD
Location: Detroit, Michigan, USA
Official Website: https://www.detroitjazzfest.org/


October 2025

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Arizona Jazz Festival

Dates: TBD
Location: Glendale, Arizona, USA
Official Website: https://azjazzfest.com/


Sebastien Helary

Written by Sebastien Helary

Sebastien Helary is the founder and principal writer for Nextbop.com, a premier destination for contemporary jazz enthusiasts. His insightful contributions have also graced the pages of Time Out Montreal and Cult Montreal. Outside the realm of music and food journalism, Sebastien’s personal musings and artistry are showcased at Helaryous.com.

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