Celebrate three days of live music at the Alexandria Waterfront as the ALX Jazz Fest expands for its 48th year as part of Sails on the Potomac. This year’s festival happening Friday, June 12 through Sunday June 14, anchors Alexandria’s participation in the nation’s 250th commemoration, featuring a full weekend of performances that highlight the city’s musical past, present, and future.
Admission to the festival is free.
Festival Lineup
Friday, June 12 | 12–6 p.m. “Americana Roots”
- Silver Tones
- Irish Breakfast Band
- Decades Band
- Jason Masi
Saturday, June 13 | 12–9 p.m. “American Jazz & Poetry”
Saturday's line-up features poetry interludes throughout the day, including a pre-headliner segment with Alexandria’s Poet Laureate Cristi Donoso, and student poets from Alexandria City Public Schools. The evening ends with a fireworks display over the Potomac River.
- Eric Byrd
- Alex Parchment
- Improviso Jazz
- Michael Hawkins and the Brotherhood
- Kayazhanna
- Madz Johnson
- Fireworks over the Potomac at 9pm
Sunday, June 14 | 12–6 p.m. “Future Sounds of America”
- Jordan Curls
- DJ One Luv (two sets)
- Orquesta Manplesa
- Future Band
What should I bring to Jazz Fest?
Waterfront Park offers lawn seating; attendees are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets, and picnic items. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Leashed pets are permitted.
How do I get to Jazz Fest?
Visitors are encouraged to bike, walk, or use public transportation. Take Metrorail (Yellow or Blue Line) to King Street Station, then use DASH, Metrobus, or the free King Street Trolley to reach the waterfront.
Where can I find out more?
For full event details, tall ship tour time tickets, and additional programming, visit the Sails on the Potomac webpage and the ALX Jazz Fest webpage.
Language access services are available upon request at LanguageAccess@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.3960.