MUSIC AT THE MANOR

Wednesday, July 16th

Wellspring Manor & Spa
6 PM – 9 PM

GOLF OUTING

Thursday, July 17th

The Country Club at Woodmore
9 PM – 2 PM

Festival Kickoff Party

Thursday, July 17th

Newton White Mansion
6 PM – 9 PM

Jazz & Java

Friday, July 18th

MGM National Harbor Hotel
Beau Rivage Room
9 AM

Artist Meet & Greet / Q&A Panel

Friday, July 18th

MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino
10 AM – 11:30 PM

Friday Day Festival

Friday, July 18th

Spirit Park National Harbor
12 PM – 4 PM

Summer White Affair & Concert

Friday, July 18th

MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino
6 PM – 11 PM

Friday Summer Sounds

Friday, July 18th

National Harbor Plaza Stage
5 PM

Jazz & Java

Saturday, July 19th

MGM National Harbor Hotel
Beau Rivage Room
9 AM

Artist Meet & Greet / Q&A Panel

Saturday, July 19th

MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino
10 AM – 11:30 PM

Saturday Day Festival

Saturday, July 19th

Spirit Park National Harbor
12 PM – 4 PM

Festival Concert

Saturday, July 19th

MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino
6 PM – 11 PM

Saturday Summer Sounds

Saturday, July 19th

National Harbor Plaza Stage
7 PM

Sunday Jazz Brunch

Sunday, July 20th

MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino
11 AM – 3 PM

Allstar Finale Jam

Sunday, July 20th

MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino
7 PM – 9 PM

Festival Events

THE LAKE ARBOR JAZZ SPONSORS

For Sponsorship Information Email [email protected].

A New Chapter Begins!
Lake Arbor Jazz Festival at National Harbor

The Lake Arbor Jazz Festival is embarking on a new journey and new format for its 15th anniversary! We’re taking the music, the energy, and our amazing music community to National Harbor, MD – a location that will offer our festival even more room to grow, thrive, and elevate your experience!

We know this is a big change, but with this move, we’re bringing you:

  • The Friday Summer White Affair, a Saturday Evening Concert, Sunday Jazz Brunch and Sunday Evening Finale Jam at MGM Hotel & Casino
  • Friday and Saturday outdoor Day Festival at National Harbor Spirit Park Lot, featuring a great lineup of artists and entertainment.
  • Workshops, Meet & Greets, After Parties and Jam Sessions at MGM Hotel & Casino
  • MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino, the premier entertainment destination located on the banks of the Potomac River featuring luxurious hotel rooms, restaurants, the Spa & Salon and the largest casino and gaming floor in the region.
  • Convenient access to National Harbor restaurants, shops, and entertainment that will make your festival weekend an unforgettable mini-getaway
  • Space to spread out and enjoy every note. Food, Arts and Craft Vendors throughout the weekend to purchase that special and unique gift.
  • A stunning waterfront backdrop that will take our festival vibe to the next level.

Join us in celebrating this incredible milestone and discover what’s in store at National Harbor. Trust us, you won’t want to miss what we have planned!

DON’T MISS OUT. GET ON OUR LIST.


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Lake Arbor Jazz Festival Discount Room Blocks

2025 Festival Artists

Peabo Bryson

Festival Concert
Saturday, July 19th

Jonathan Butler

Jazz Brunch
Sunday, July 20th

Gerald Veasley

Unscripted Allstars
Friday, July 18

Larry Braggs

Tower of Power Tribute
Saturday, July 19th

Nathan Mitchell

Summer White Affair
Friday, July 18th

Jeanette Harris

Unscripted Allstars
Friday, July 18th

Lin Rountree

Unscripted Allstars
Friday, July 18th

Nicholas Cole

Unscripted Allstars
Friday, July 18th

Jazmin Ghent

Festival Concert
Saturday, July 19th

Ragan Whiteside

Festival Concert
Saturday, July 19th

Julian Vaughn

Saturday Day Festival
Saturday, July 19th

Marquael Jordan

Saturday Day Festival
Saturday, July 19th

Chelsey Green

Jazz Brunch
Sunday, July 20th

Kofi B

Kickoff Party
Thursday, July 17th

BK Jackson

Friday Day Festival
Friday, July 18th

Phillip Doc Martin

Friday Day Festival
Friday, July 18th

Chuck Brown Band

Friday Day Festival
Friday, July 18th

Brian Lenair

Kickoff Party
Thursday, July 17th

Pink PaLish

Summer White Affair
Friday, July 18th

Phaze II

Friday Day Festival
Friday, July 18th

Erin Stevenson

Summer White Affair
Friday, July 18th

Marcel Penzes

Friday Summer Sounds
Friday, July 18th

Vince Evans

Jazz & Java
Friday, July 18th

U.S. Army Band – Downrange

Saturday Summer Sounds
Saturday, July 19th

We Are One Xperience

Saturday Day Festival, Tribute to Frankie Beverly 
Saturday, July 19th

Blake Aaron

Music at the Manor
Wednesday, July 16th

Will Donato

Music at the Manor
Wednesday, July 16th

Tony Richards

Festival Host

The Prince George’s Cultural Arts Foundation, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit volunteer-led organization created exclusively to promote educational, cultural, recreational and other charitable activities in Prince George’s County, Maryland, Washington DC and surrounding areas. The foundation promotes the cultural arts through music, drama, the fine arts, entertainment, and other charitable activities. The cornerstone fundraising event of the Prince George’s Cultural Arts Foundation is the Annual Lake Arbor Jazz Festival, a five-day music event showcasing local and nationally recognized jazz artists.

Proceeds from the festival support the Prince George’s Cultural Arts Foundation’s Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarships to deserving college-bound students seeking to continue their education at a four-year college or university.

Tony Richards (Host)

Saturday, July 15th & Sunday, July 16th

Our 2023 artist lineup will be announced soon so stay tuned!

Next year’s festival will be our 15th year and we are making some major changes. Stay tuned as we work on our messaging for the festival.