About this Event
July 25, 26 & 27, 2025
Set in the picturesque, rolling Litchfield Hills, the Litchfield Jazz Festival celebrates its 30th Anniversary this summer. That first line-up three decades ago would be the envy of any major festival today—Diana Krall, Christian McBride, Terence Blanchard, Russell Malone, Peter Bernstein, Ahmad Jamal, Renee Rosnes, JJ Johnson ... If you remember this or any of the wonderful festivals that followed, you won’t want to miss Litchfield Jazz Fest 2025!
STATE OF THE ART PERFORMANCE HALL! - The Litchfield Jazz Festival is the public face of the non-profit Litchfield Performing Arts, Litchfield Jazz Camp is its heart. In 2019, we moved the Festival to the Frederick Gunn School, the summer home of Litchfield Jazz Camp. This year we welcome audiences to the Tisch Auditorium in the state-of-the-art, air-conditioned Thomas Perakos Performing Arts Center.
ANNIVERSARY TENT! Honoring years past, we will celebrate the Opening Night Gala and Sunday Jazz Brunch outdoors under the Litchfield Jazz Festival 30th Anniversary Tent. Mainstage concerts will be held in the air-conditioned Auditorium.
Friday, July 25. The 30th Anniversary Opening Night Gala gives a nod to Festivals past by celebrating three decades of jazz and memories under the Anniversary Tent at Frederick Gunn School. Best Friend and Friday Patron ticket holders will enjoy music by top Litchfield Jazz Camp Combos, hors d'oeuvres, and fine French wines from Vandoren Vineyards, and libations from Litchfield Distillery. Gala tickets include the Fest opening concert starring pianist Emmet Cohen.
Saturday July 26. Ticket options include Best Friends and Friends VIP packages with prime, reserved and general admission seating, all with perfect sight lines, in the air- conditioned Tisch Auditorium. Refreshments are available on-site for purchase.
Sunday Jazz Brunch, July 27. On the final day of the Festival you won’t want to miss our popular Sunday Jazz Brunch at Frederick Gunn School held under the Anniversary Tent. Brunch tickets-- included in Best Friend packages-- may be purchased separately. Guests will have a rousing good time with a delicious buffet, beverages and amazing music! The Brunch sells out every year, so get your tickets early!
THE LINEUP/SCHEDULE OF FESTIVAL EVENTS
FRIDAY, JULY 25
Opening Night Gala
- 5:45 pm – Start your Festival in style under the Anniversary Tent and support Litchfield Jazz Camp scholarships.
Friday Evening Show
- 7:45pm - The Emmet Cohen Trio
SATURDAY, JULY 26
- 3:00pm – The Matt Dwonzyk Sextet
- 4:45pm – Frank Vignola & Pasquale Grasso
- 6:30pm - Anat Cohen Quartetinho
SUNDAY, JULY 27
- 12:00pm - 30th Anniversary Brunch under the Anniversary Tent with Champian Fulton Trio.
To learn more and read Artist bios, visit our website: www.litchfieldjazzfest.com
Ticket fees include a $2.00 donation to Litchfield Jazz Camp need-based scholarships
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Thomas Perakos Performing Arts Center, The Frederick Gunn School, Washington, United States
USD 10.80 to USD 421.95