Norfolk Waterfront Jazz Festival
The Norfolk Waterfront Jazz Festival is a two-evening festival on the Elizabeth River waterfront and the longest-running outdoor jazz festival in Hampton Roads.
- City
- Norfolk
- Where
- Norfolk, Virginia
- When
- Late August
The festival is produced by Norfolk Festevents, the organization that programs Town Point Park on behalf of the City of Norfolk. The 2026 edition, the 43rd, took place on August 21 and 22 with music from 5 pm to 11 pm each evening. It was moved indoors to Scope Arena that year because of the weather forecast, but Town Point Park, a seven-acre waterfront park downtown, is its normal home.
Booking is concentrated on the international contemporary and smooth jazz circuit rather than on repertory or traditional jazz. Tickets are sold by the day at $45 in advance or $50 in the week of the event, with a two-day pass at $70 in advance, which puts it at the affordable end of the ticketed festivals in the region.
No shows in our listings yet
We don't have any Norfolk Jazz Festival shows in our listings yet (its program is usually announced shortly before each edition). In the meantime, explore all our live jazz shows.
Where to stay for Norfolk Jazz Festival
Hotels and apartments around Norfolk. Prices shown are for one night; you can widen the dates on the map.
Frequently asked questions
- When does Norfolk Jazz Festival take place?
- Norfolk Jazz Festival takes place in Norfolk in late august. The exact dates for each edition can vary, so it's worth confirming them on the official website.
- Where is Norfolk Jazz Festival held?
- It takes place in Norfolk (Norfolk, Virginia).
- How do I follow the program and get tickets?
- At Jazz Live US we publish its shows in our Calendar listings as they are confirmed, and for the full line-up and tickets you can check the festival's official website. If you join Jazz Live US, we'll let you know when the line-up is announced.
The exact dates for each edition can vary. Check the festival's official website to confirm the line-up and tickets.