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Duck Jazz Festival 2024
October 12 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
The beloved Duck Jazz Festival returns for its 15th Anniversary, promising two days of captivating live performances at the scenic Duck Town Park. This free event celebrates the enduring power of jazz – its timeless notes that have transcended generations and cultures.The 2024 event will begin with a Concert on the Green style event, Saturday, October 12, 2023 from 4 – 6 p.m. Return to the park on Sunday, October 13, 2024, 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.
- 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.
Event Schedule:
Thursday, October 10, 6:00 pm: Elizabeth City State University Choir performs a repertoire of jazz songs
Friday, October 11, 10:00 am: Children’s Story Time & Rhythm Play with Ascension Music Academy
Friday, October 11, 6:50 pm: Movie on the Green: Back to the Future
Saturday, October 12, 4:00 pm: Community Concert on the Green
Saturday, October 12, 7:30 pm: Live Jam at The Blue Point
Sunday, October 13, 10:00 am: Gates open
Sunday, October 13, 11:00 am: Music begins
11:00 am: The Jae Sinnett Quintet ft. Randy Brecker and Ada Rovatti, Main Stage
12:10 pm: First Flight High School Honors Jazz Band, Amphitheatre Stage
1:00 pm: Jazzmeia Horn, Main Stage
2:20 pm: The Joe Baione Vibraphone Experience, Amphitheatre Stage
3:25 pm: The Lao Tizer Band, Main Stage
4:30 pm: Empire Strikes Brass, Amphitheater Stage
5:25 pm: Antonia Bennett, Main Stage