DC JazzFest 2025

Labor Day Weekend | August 27 – 31, 2025

You’re invited to celebrate all things jazz with us Labor Day weekend at the Wharf!

Five-time GRAMMY Award winning artist Lala Hathaway will be bringing down the house at DC JazzFest at the Anthem on Friday, August 29. You won’t want to miss our all-star headliners on the main stages at DC JazzFest the Wharf on Saturday, August 30 and Sunday, August 31.

The General Admissions section is closer to the stage than ever before so get ready to experience all of the excitement up close to our all-star lineup of artists.

Check out the new ticket options for 2025, including the Ultimate Experience Package, which includes full VIP access on Friday at the Anthem and Saturday & Sunday at the Wharf. Ultimate Experience ticket holders will receive their DC JazzFest at the Anthem tickets a few weeks ahead of the event. The best seats in the house are reserved for Ultimate Experience ticket holders. DC JazzFest at the Anthem is sold separately with all other ticket packages.

Ultimate Experience, VIP and Seated Tickets grant you access to performances at Main Stages at The Wharf Transit and District Piers, Union Stage and Arena Stage. General Admissions tickets only grant access to the Main Stages at The Wharf Transit and District Piers.