NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The longest-running outdoor jazz festival in Hampton Roads is returning to Town Point Park along the downtown Norfolk waterfront.
Event organizers say the two-day event, Norfolk Waterfront Jazz Festival, will take place on August 20 & 21 and feature six individual performances – including two Grammy winners.
Gates will open at 5 p.m. each day of the event.
The schedule of performances is as follows:
| Cindy Bradley & Paula Atherton (The Fabulous Blonded) | Friday 5:30 p.m. |
| Jean Carne, Norman Connors & The Starship Orchestra, Marva King, Lonnie Liston Smith (True Legends of Jazz) | Friday 7:30 p.m. |
| David Sanborn Electric Band | Friday 9:30 p.m. |
| Adam Hawley & Jackiem Joyner | Saturday 5:30 p.m. |
| Spyro Gyra | Saturday 7:30 p.m. |
| Boney James | Saturday 9:30 p.m. |
General admission tickets are for sale online, however, reserved seats are already sold out. General admission seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Available tickets:
- Single-day general admission: $30 in advance, $40 day-of
- 2-day general admission: $50 in advance, $60 day-of
Boaters are able to dock alongside the event, as part of the boater package. For boats that are up to 35’, the cost is $50 in advance and $75 day of the event. However, boats longer than 35′ will have to pay a higher docking price.
Organizers note that admission is not included in docking fees and that overnight docking is not permitted.
The event will occur rain or shine.
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