– November 21 - 23, 2025
– At the Beach in Beautiful Sand Key on the Gulf
About this Event
Join us at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort at the beautiful, sun-filled beach in Sand Key, Clearwater, Florida.
Come celebrate the 35th Year of the Suncoast Jazz Festival with us. You'll experience 3 days of spectacular live music, unique performances, great friends, and good times.
Big Easy-Flavored Early Jazz • American Songbook • Modern Acoustic Jazz • Swing • Brazilian • Blues • and even a touch of Rockabilly and Gospel.
JOIN THE CELEBRATION
- Swing dance the night away Friday night to 4 fantastic live bands.
- Atmospheres vary by the venue. Whether you prefer to enjoy a listening-lounge style, sip and mingle area, dance floor for your happy feet, or even the bar scene at Pepper’s Place – there’s something for everyone.
- Sponsors and benefactors enjoy benefits including an exclusive Thursday Night Gala with Zorch's All-Stars with special guests The Legendary John Lamb and Theo Valentin, and Ken Peplowski and Friends - a hand-selected band for a special evening.
For more details and schedule of events visit
All sales final. No refunds, exchanges, or vouchers. Lineup subject to change. Students under 22 with Valid Student ID – no charge Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
GIVE THE GIFT OF OPPORTUNITY
Contribute to the festival's success by becoming a sponsor or donor, and provide opportunities and scholarships for student musicians.
For Corporate and Presenting Sponsors, please visit the .
Donations may also be made during your ticket purchase to help us with festival operations and student opportunities in music education.
THANK YOU for your vital contribution to keep jazz alive and support the jazz community.
HEADLINERS
- Tuba Skinny - NOLA
- Wycliffe Gordon - Georgia
- Diego Figueiredo - Brazil
- Jason Marsalis - NYC
- Ken Peplowski - NOLA
LINEUP
- Adrian Cunningham, Professor Cunningham and His Old School - Global
- Dave Bennett Quartet - MI
- Chuck Redd - Washington DC
- Ehud Asherie - New York
- Jonathan Russell - New York
- St. Louis Stompers - St. Louis
- Tom Rigney and Flambeau - San Francisco
- James Suggs - FL
- Simon Lasky Trio - FL
- La Lucha - FL
- Nate Najar - Fl & Brazil
- Daniela Soledade - FL & Brazil
- Bryan J Hughes and The Crew - FL
- Al Downing Trio - FL
- The Legendary John Lamb - FL
- Heather Thorn - FL
- Eddie Metz - FL
- Paul Wilborn and Eugenie Bondurant - FL
- Theo Valentin - FL
- Don Mopsick - FL
- Joe Porter - FL
- Carl Amundson - FL
- The Jazz Phools - FL
- Pepper - FL
- Bob Price - FL
- Bakey and Betty - FL
- Zorch's All-stars - Specialty band in honor of Howard & Donna Smith - FL
- The Naples Jazz Society Jammers - FL
Keep up to date on festival performances, schedule, tickets, and events, visit
Lineup Subject to Change. All Sales are Final. No refunds, exchanges, vouchers, or credit for tickets purchased.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Sheraton Sand Key Resort, 1160 Gulf Boulevard, Clearwater, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 5246.35
