The grand finale of the beautiful Colorado summer season, the Vail Jazz Festival features a jam-packed lineup with several headliners that join together to play in group performances, multi-artist jam sessions, and inspiring multimedia tributes to jazz legends. Located at the Manor Vail Lodge, facing Vail Mountain, the Vail Jazz Festival has cemented its reputation as the premier Labor Day weekend event!
The Vail Jazz Festival is held in conjunction with our signature education program, the Vail Jazz Workshop, taught by our world-renowned instructors.
Schedule:
Friday August 29, 2025
Evening Session
Location: Under the Jazz Tent at Manor Vail Lodge
7:00PM: Vail Jazz Workshop All-Stars
8:15PM: Vail Jazz Faculty- John Clayton, Terell Stafford, Lewis Nash, Wycliffe Gordon, and Tim Green
9:30PM: Byron Stripling
Late Night Jam Session
Location: Fitz Bar + Bites at the Manor Vail
10:15PM: Hosted by Drew Zaremba
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