The annual Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest is presented by Berks Arts, a nonprofit organization based in the City of Reading in Berks County, Pennsylvania. The festival is led by a small staff along with a volunteer team numbering 300+, and is supported by the hotel and business community through sponsorship support. 

Celebrating 33 years in 2024, Berks Jazz Fest is one of the most prolific festivals of its kind, drawing nearly 30,000 visitors from all over the world. Musicians from all backgrounds, locales, and genres convene annually for the 10-day festival, which features dozens of concerts at venues across the region. 

In addition to the Major Concert Schedule, dozens of free live-music events featuring local musicians comprise the Local Event Schedule in area clubs and restaurants throughout the festival. The festival combines touring artists with unique collaborative performances while providing performance opportunities for world-renowned musicians and emerging artists alike. Visitors can enjoy a wide variety of genres including Jazz, Blues, R&B, Funk, Soul, Bluegrass, and more.

Berks Jazz Fest proudly hosts The Art of Jazz, a juried art exhibit featuring works by local artists. Additionally, the getJazzed educational program provides opportunities for students of all backgrounds to learn, perform, enjoy, and become inspired by professional musicians as a centerpiece of the Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest, paying it forward to future generations.

Saturday, April 13

10:30 a.m.: a Lifetime in Music

Hubert Eaves Iii & Hubert Eaves Iv

Doubletree Amphitheater: Donation at Door

Noon: Whur 96.3 Fm Presents Two Great Shows; One Great Price!

Eric Darius & Rebecca Jade and Rhythm & Groove Tour:

Brian Simpson, Marion Meadows, Steve Oliver

Doubletree Grand Ballroom: $79, $69.

12:30 P.m.: Wdiy 88.1 Fm Hosts Reading Blues Fest Day

Craig Thatcher & Friends: Eric Clapton Retrospective

Featuring Chico Huff, Cliff Starkey, Billy Wear, Brett

Andrew, Regina Sayles, Billy Murnin

Doubletree Small Ballroom: $40.

3:30 P.m.: Cheers Jazz Party

Al “dj Act” Taylor Featuring Live Performance by Von Stupart

Doubletree Cheers Lounge: No Music Charge

4:30 P.m.: Wdiy 88.1 Fm Hosts Reading Blues Fest Day

Rick Vito

Doubletree Small Ballroom: $40.

6 P.m.: Whur 96.3 Fm Presents

Chris “big Dog” Davis Presents Celebrating the Women in Jazz

Featuring Melba Moore, Nicole Henry, Maysa, Paulette

Mcwilliams, Althea Rene, Jeanette Harris

Scottish Rite Cathedral: $79, $69, $59.

6 P.m.: Wrti 90.1 Fm Presents

Joey Alexander Plus Tuck & Patti

Miller Center for the Arts: $59.

7 P.m.: Wdiy 88.1 Fm Hosts Gypsy Jazz Night

Hot Club of Reading: Josh Taylor, Chris Heslop,

Trey Larue, Ken Gehret, Mike Nikolidakis

Wcr Center for the Arts

8 P.m.: Wdiy 88.1 Fm Hosts Reading Blues Fest Day

Danielle Nicole

Doubletree Small Ballroom: $40.

9:30 P.m.: Cheers Jazz Party

Al “dj Act” Taylor Featuring Live Performance by Hubert Eaves Iv

Doubletree Cheers Lounge: No Music Charge

10 P.m.: Whur 96.3 Fm Presents

Gerald Veasley Unscripted: Jammin’ for Nico

Jj Sansaverino, Kim Waters, Chris “big Dog” Davis, Eric Darius,

Brian Simpson, Brian Bromberg, Ray Fuller, Marqueal Jordan,

Tony Moore, Curtis Mccain, Althea Rene, Carol Riddick

Doubletree Grand Ballroom: $49.

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Date: April 5-14, 2024