43rd Annual Fest Set for Aug. 21-22, 2026
NOTE: The festival has been moved to Scope Arena due to expected inclement weather.
The Norfolk Waterfront Jazz Festival is the area’s longest-running outdoor jazz festival and for the 43rd annual edition, the festival features a star-studded cast of some of the biggest names on the international smooth jazz scene. The two-day festival will be held Friday & Saturday, August 21 & 22, 2026 in a beautiful summertime setting at Town Point Park along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront.
Schedule
Friday, Aug. 21, 2026: Performers include Jonathan Butler, Sax to Soul and Kim Scott.
Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026: Day two performers include Gerald Albright, Spyro Gyra, Mindi Abair and Ragan Whiteside.