Duck Jazz Festival

Duck Jazz Festival October 11-12, 2025

The Town of Duck brings jazz to the Duck Town Park annually in early October. This event is non-ticketed and free to the public. Food and drinks are available to purchase from town eateries and chairs are available for rent. Attendees may also bring food, coolers, chairs, blankets, and well-behaved dogs.

No beach umbrellas or tents are permitted at the event. The Duck Jazz Festival is held rain or shine.

Each year we hope visitors extend their Outer Banks stay to enjoy jazz-themed events and promotions taking place throughout Duck businesses and beyond. Visit the Events Around Town page to learn more about jazz-themed events and celebrations at local businesses.

Thursday, October 09

Town Park

6:00 PM Voices and Virtuosos: The History of Women in Jazz, an educational lecture led by Dr. Kelsey Klotz, Assistant Professor of Musicology at the University of Maryland

Friday, October 10

9 A.M. Paul F. Keller Meeting Hall

Children’s Jazz Story Time and Rhythm Play with Ascencion Music Academy

Sunset, Town Green

Movie on the Green; “Sing” will be shown on the lawn

Saturday, October 11

4 P.M. Town Green

Community Kick- Off Concert featuring Adam Hawley

Sunday, October 12

10:00 AM Gates Open

11:00 AM Music Starts