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 34 years in 2025, 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.
Schedule:
11:30 a.m.: Harold B. Leifer Memorial Luncheon
The Groovemasters Featuring
Bennie Sims, Cliff Starkey, Erich Cawalla
The Peanut Bar Restaurant
Call 610-376-8500 for reservations
6:00 p.m: Opening Night Celebration
Tmf: Formerly Of Maze Celebrating The Legacy Of Frankie
Beverly Featuring Roame, Vance Taylor, Bear Williams, Calvin Napper, Daniel Weatherspoon, Chris Walker, Joey Woolfalk
Scottish Rite Cathedral: $89, $79, $69 (reserved seating)
7:00 p.m: Music of Steely Dan
The Royal Scam
DoubleTree Small Ballroom: $39 (reserved seating)
9:30 p.m: Cheers Jazz Party
Al "Dj Act" Taylor
DoubleTree Cheers Lounge: No Music Charge
9:30 p.m: ijazzglobal.com hosts
Boney James
DoubleTree Grand Ballroom: $69, $59 (reserved seating)
11:30 p.m: Gerald Veasley Unscripted Jam
Chieli Minucci, Lao Tizer, Karen Briggs, Elliott Yamin, Jeff Kashiwa, Rob Deboer, Tony Grace, Albert Rivera,
Eric Marienthal, Joel Rosenblatt, Donald Robinson,
Richard Waller and more
DoubleTree Small Ballroom: $39 (reserved seating)
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