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Duck Jazz Festival
October 13, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 6:30 pm
The Duck Jazz Festival Presented by PNC takes place in the Town of Duck annually on Columbus Day weekend.
The 2024 event will begin with a Concert on the Green style event, Saturday, October 12, 2023 from 4 – 6 p.m. Return to the park on Sunday, October 13, 2024, to enjoy a full day of music during this free, non-ticketed festival showcasing national, regional and local jazz musicians on two stages. Gates open at 10:00 a.m. with live music starting at 11:00 a.m. and food and soft drinks available for purchase from Duck eateries.
- Chairs are available for rent on-site from Just for the Beach.
- The festival takes place rain or shine.
- Attendees are invited to bring food, coolers, chairs, blankets, and well-behaved dogs.
- The Duck Town Park is smoke-free.
- Please no umbrellas or tents during the Duck Jazz Festival. This allows all attendees an unobstructed view.
- Videotaping of the performances is prohibited.
- Plastic, aluminum, and glass recycling are available onsite. However, for the safety of our volunteers, please consider taking your glass home with you to recycle.
This year jazz-related events leading up to the main event include a Children’s Storytime and Rhythm Play, a performance by the Elizabeth City State University Choir, a Movie on the Green featuring Back to the Future, a Community Concert on the Green and a Live Jam at the Bluepoint. Live music and special activities will be taking place around town at Duck businesses. For event updates, follow Duck Jazz Festival on Facebook and Twitter, and use #duckjazz on your posts and pictures.
| Main Stage 11:00 AM The Jae Sinnett Quintet ft. Randy Brecker and Ada Rovatti 1:00 PM Jazzmeia Horn 3:25 PM The Lao Tizer Band 5:25 PM Antonia Bennett | Amphitheater 12:10 PM First Flight High School Honors Jazz Band 2:20 PM The Joe Baione Vibraphone Experience 4:30 PM Empire Strikes Brass |