The Detroit Jazz Festival, the world’s largest (and best) free jazz festival, today announced this year’s full 2025 lineup and schedule for Labor Day weekend. Four stages will present an exciting and eclectic array of jazz luminaries in Detroit’s downtown and in midtown on the campus of Wayne State University. “We are thrilled to kick off our 46th year as a free festival and continue our mission of providing inspiring jazz performances to our faithful fans around the globe without any barriers,” said Chris Collins, president and artistic director, Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation.

Schedule and Lineup:

Friday, August 29, 2025

Carhartt Amphitheater Stage

6:00 pm Dr. Valade’s Brass Band Featuring Shannon Powell

7:00 pm Keyon Harrold ‘Foreverland’

9:00 pm 2025 Artist-In-Residence Jason Moran w/ Jeff Mills

Detroit Jazz Hall located inside the Gretchen C. Valade Jazz Center at Wayne State University

10:30 pm Emmet Cohen Trio (Midtown After Hours Special)