Each year in early June, tens of thousands of music lovers from throughout the country flock to the suburbs of Washington, D.C. to attend this weekend of cool jazz and soul: The Capital Jazz Fest.

Started in 1993, this multi-day, multi-stage outdoor music festival, which attracts music lovers from 44 states, is more than just a concert, it’s an event.

Capital Jazz Fest

It’s a place to people-watch, eat, drink, shop, mingle, relax, soak in the rays, make new friends, and of course hear some of the coolest jazz and soul music on the planet!

In-between musical sets, enjoy fine art and crafts at the Festival Marketplace, culinary treats at the food court, plus artist workshops and meet & greets.

And after the show, check out the late night events at our host hotel, the Marriott BWI Airport hotel.

The Capital Jazz Fest takes place at Merriweather Post Pavilion, located at 10475 Little Patuxent Parkway in Columbia, Maryland. The venue is 28 miles northeast of Washington, D.C. and 18 miles southwest of Baltimore.

rain or shine

Free parking is available at Merriweather Post Pavilion on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Arrive early for best choice of parking. Overflow parking is available at various nearby locations.

Festival tickets may be purchased online through ticketfly.com or by phone through TicketFly.

Service charges and handling fee applies. To place a phone order, call 877-987-6487. Tickets may also be purchased directly from the Merriweather Post Pavilion box office.

The box office accepts Master Card, Visa, American Express, and Discover. No service charge if paying by cash. All ticket sales are final. No refunds, exchanges, or cancellations are permitted.

The Capital Jazz Fest is held rain or shine. Talent lineup and schedule are subject to change without notice.