The Detroit Jazz Festival, the world’s largest (and best) free jazz festival, has 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.

Full schedule and lineup:

Saturday, August 30, 2025

Carhartt Amphitheater Stage

2:30 pm Wayne State University Jazz Warriors Big Band

4:45 pm Herlin Riley Quartet

7:00 pm CHRIS POTTER TRIO Featuring Matt Brewer and Kendrick Scott

9:15 pm Hiromi’s Sonicwonder

JPMorgan Chase Main Stage

2:45 pm Zen Zadravec

4:30 pm John Pizzarelli

6:30 pm Kenny Barron Voices featuring Tyreek McDole

8:45 pm Maria Schneider Orchestra

Absopure Waterfront Stage

2:30 pm William Hill III

4:00 pm GSL

5:45 pm Allen Dennard Quartet

7:00 pm Tatiana Eva-Marie “Paris Je Taime!”

9:15 pm Endea Owens & The Cookout

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

12:00 pm High School Showcase

10:30 pm James Carter Organ Trio (Midtown After Hours Special)