Nine days of jazz begins today in Charleston
2025 Charleston Jazz Festival, April 21-29
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The Charleston Jazz Festival returns tonight with an expanded nine-day celebration of jazz.
Singer Jazzmeia Horn. Provided photo.
This year’s festival features an extraordinary lineup of internationally renowned artists, distinguished local musicians, and a diverse array of performances, presented in partnership with a variety of organizations and venues. Spoleto Festival USA, the Charleston Gaillard Center, the College of Charleston, The Establishment, Fox Music, Circular Congregational Church, and Charleston Music Hall are all in on the fun.
From jazz-infused opera and Latin jazz mastery to soul tributes and innovative educational programs, the 2025 festival will offer jazz enthusiasts a rich and dynamic experience, adding to the city’s reputation as a leading cultural destination.
“The Charleston Jazz Festival has grown into a week-long celebration of the vibrant and diverse world of jazz, bringing together legendary artists, emerging talent, and our incredible local musicians. This year, through our community partnerships, we are expanding accessibility, outreach, and education, ensuring that jazz reaches every corner of our community. We invite everyone to experience the magic of live jazz and join us in celebrating the power of this music to connect and inspire,” said Tatjana Beylotte, executive director of Charleston Jazz.
The 2025 Charleston Jazz Festival is made possible in part by the Oliver S. and Jennie R. Donaldson Charitable Trust, Hilton C. Smith Jr., Explore Charleston, MUSC Health, City of Charleston, the Byron Fellowship Educational Foundation, and the South Carolina Arts Commission.
Browse the full schedule, and get your tickets here.
About…
The Charleston Jazz Festival
Presented by Charleston Jazz, the Charleston Jazz Festival celebrates jazz as an integral part of Charleston’s cultural landscape. Featuring world-class musicians and emerging talent, the festival is committed to fostering community engagement, education, and artistic excellence through live performances and educational initiatives.
About Charleston Jazz
Founded in 2008, Charleston Jazz is a non-profit organization dedicated to building a vibrant jazz community through performance, education, and outreach. Honoring Charleston’s rich jazz heritage, we present and promote exceptional musicians while nurturing the next generation of artists. Committed to diversity and inclusion, we ensure accessible and equitable opportunities for all to experience the transformative power of jazz. Through collaboration and creative expression, we unite and uplift our community, fostering a shared love for this dynamic art form.
Big Chief Donald Harrison. Provided photo.