Festival Info

The Duck Jazz Festival Presented by PNC takes place in the Town of Duck annually on Columbus Day weekend. Enjoy a preview of the 2018 event by Baldwin Video Productions.

In 2018, participants can began the festival with a Concert on the Green style event, Saturday, October 6, 2018 from 4 – 6 p.m. Then return to the park on Sunday, October 7, 2018, 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 Ocean Atlantic Rentals. The festival takes place rain or shine. Attendees are invited to bring food, coolers, chairs, blankets and well-behaved dogs.

This year jazz-related events leading up to the main event include a jazz-themed Story Time on Friday morning and a can’t miss interactive event with jazz vocalist Yolanda Rabun Friday evening. 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.

Pre-Festival Events

Friday, October 5:

Story Time and Jazz activities – ages 2-6   (Details will be posted soon.)

The ABC’s of Scatting with Yolanda Rabun – an interactive event for all ages    (Details will be posted soon.)

2018 Jazz Festival: October 6-7

Saturday, October 6:

4:00 – 6:00 p.m.    Sidecar Social Club Concert on the Green

Sunday, October 7:

10:00 a.m.    Gates open

11:00 a.m.     Full day of music begins!  (Full schedule will be posted in the future.)

Duck Jazz Festival Workshop

Monday, October 8:

Dare County Schools Jazz Workshop