Detroit Jazz Fest is back at Hart Plaza and Campus Martius

Scenes from the 2025 Detroit Jazz Fest

Photo: Andrew Mullin ~ 760 WJR DETROIT, Aug. 30, 2025 ~ The Detroit Jazz Festival is holding its 46th annual free event this weekend, bringing tens of thousands of people to downtown Detroit. The event has been a staple of Detroit for decades, offering free live music for attendees. Check out photos from Saturday below: Photos: Andrew Mullin ~ 760 WJR Photos: Andrew Mullin ~ 760 WJR Photos: Andrew Mullin ~ 760 WJR …

Detroit Jazz Fest is back at Hart Plaza and Campus Martius

The 2025 Detroit Jazz Fest is free and helps celebrate the city's history of jazz music.

Heading to the Detroit Jazz Festival? What to know

If you’re looking for something to do this Labor Day weekend, the Detroit Jazz Festival is kicking off its 46th year Friday at Hart Plaza. Tonight’s lineup, which starts at 6 p.m., includes Dr. Valade’s Brass Band from Wayne State University. Leading the procession is Shannon Powell, who comes to Detroit every year to teach the history and tradition of the New Orleans bands’ jazz style to regional and national high school students.  At 7 p.m., G…