Hamptons JazzFest celebrates a milestone this summer — its fifth season of bringing summers filled with world-class jazz, culture and community to the East End. Running June 22 through September 6, this year’s festival promises an exciting lineup of performances at some of the region’s most iconic venues, including Southampton Arts Center, Bay Street Theater, The Church, Masonic Temple, Hampton Library, LTV Media Center, Second House Museum, Guild Hall, and Estia’s Little Kitchen.
Hamptons JazzFest continues to celebrate the rich tradition of the genre by featuring internationally renowned musicians, emerging artists and special collaborations — all set against the beautiful backdrop of locations throughout the Hamptons. From straight-ahead jazz to contemporary fusion, Latin rhythms, and gospel, this season offers a dynamic mix of styles.
Festival highlights include the Kickoff Party on Saturday, June 22, at Southampton Arts Center with a night of live music, community and cultural celebration. Admission to the party is free, but registration is recommended to secure seating. Attendees will have the first opportunity to experience the energy and creativity that will define Hamptons JazzFest 2025.
Another highlight will be the legendary Harlem Gospel Choir offering a soul-stirring performance blending the power of gospel with timeless Motown classics at Bay Street Theater on August 11.
For tickets and full festival details, visit hamptonsjazzfest.org.
Hamptons JazzFest 2025
Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton
Sunday, June 22 – Kickoff Party at Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton. Hamptons JazzFest All-Star Ensemble: Michael Cruse, Bill O’Connell, Edward Perez, Ada Rovatti, Emedin Rivera and Claes Brondal
July 12 – The Piazzolla Mulligan Project (with Jazz at Lincoln Center)
August 2 – Elio Villafranca Quintet (with Jazz at Lincoln Center)
August 16 – Masters of Jazz: Lenny White, Buster Williams, Benito Gonzalez, Emilio Modeste (with Jazz at Lincoln Center)
September 7 – Haitian Heritage Celebration with Godwin Louis’ Experience Ayiti Project
Masonic Temple, 200 Main Street, Sag Harbor
July 6 – Alex Sipiagin Quartet
July 19 – Spike Wilner Trio + guests
September 6 – TBA
September 27 – Kirk Knuffke Quartet
Hampton Library, Bridgehampton
July 9 – Jake Herzog Quartet
July 23 – Rico Jones’s Bloodlines
July 30 – Neta Raanan Quartet
Second House Museum, Montauk
August 10 – Jazz by the Sea: Montauk Jazz Day
Richard Baratta & Gotham City Latin/Jazz Quintet + Ada Rovatti Quartet
The Church, 48 Madison Street, Sag Harbor
July 18 – Gilad Hekselman Quartet with Dayna Stephens
July 25 – Brazilian Voyage: Nilson Matta, Chico Pinheiro
August 8 – Brian Charette Quartet with Joel Frahm, Sheryl Bailey
August 29 – Jane Ira Bloom Quartet with Mark Elias, Matt Wilson, Dawn Clement
Bay Street Theater, Long Wharf, Sag Harbor
August 11 – Harlem Gospel Choir
LTV Studios, 75 Industrial Road, Wainscott
July 7 – Roberta Piket (solo piano)
July 20 – Phil Markowitz (solo piano)
August 15 – Camille Thurman Quintet
August 18 – Julius Rodriguez (solo piano)
August 25 – Bill O’Connell (solo piano)
August 28 – Mike Rodriguez Quintet
Staff Writer on Jun 6, 2025