2025 Duck Jazz Festival

The 2025 Duck Jazz Festival will begin with a Concert on the Green style event, on Saturday, October 11, 2025 from 4 – 6 p.m. Return to the park on Sunday, October 12, 2025, to enjoy a full day of music during this free, non-ticketed festival showcasing national, regional and local jazz musicians on two stages. Gates open at 10:00 a.m. with live music starting at 11:00 a.m. and food and soft drinks available for purchase from Duck eateries. This event is non-ticketed event that is free to the public.

• Chairs are available for rent on-site from Just for the Beach.
• The festival takes place rain or shine.
• Attendees are invited to bring food, coolers, chairs, blankets, and well-behaved dogs.
• The Duck Town Park is smoke-free.
• Please no umbrellas or tents during the Duck Jazz Festival. This allows all attendees an unobstructed view.
• Videotaping of the performances is prohibited.
• Plastic, aluminum, and glass recycling are available onsite. However, for the safety of our volunteers, please consider taking your glass home with you to recycle.

See the event website for a schedule and complete list of all bands.

Then, join us Sunday, October 12 for a full day of incredible music:
Main Stage:
11:00 AM – Shayna Steele
1:10 PM – Gerald Veasley
3:25 PM – Brass Queens
5:25 PM – Tito Puente, Jr.

Amphitheater:
12:10 PM – First Flight High School Honors Jazz Band
2:20 PM – David Esleck Trio ft. Jordan Garrett
4:30 PM – The Hot Lanes with Bobby Jasinski

Gates open at 10:00 AM – come early, grab a spot, and soak in the music, the vibes, and the Duck community spirit.

Make your plans now for the perfect fall getaway to the Outer Banks! Enjoy world-class jazz, stunning scenery, and all the charm Duck has to offer.