MUSIC AT THE MANSION

Wednesday, July 15th

Newton White Mansion
6 PM – 9 PM

MEET & GREET BREAKFAST

Thursday, July 16th

Wellspring Manor & Spa
10 AM – 12 PM

Festival Kickoff

Thursday, July 16th

MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino
6 PM – 10 PM

Jazz & Java

Friday, July 17th

MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino
Aria Room Pre-Function Hallway
9 AM – 10 AM

Friday, July 17th

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

Festival Day Party

Friday, July 17th

MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino
Bellagio Ballroom
12 PM – 2 PM

Friday, July 17th

MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino
Aria Ballroom / Mandalay Bay Ballroom
3 PM – 4 PM

Summer White Affair

Friday, July 17th

MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino
Grand Ballroom
6 PM – 10 PM

Friday Official After Party

Friday, July 17th

MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino
Bellagio Ballroom
10 PM – 1 AM

Jazz & Java

Saturday, July 18th

MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino
Aria Ballroom Prefunction Hallway
9 AM – 10 AM

Artist Meet & Greet / Q&A Panel

Saturday, July 18th

MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino
Beau Rivage Room
10 AM – 11:30 AM

Saturday Day Party

Saturday, July 18th

MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino
Bellagio Ballroom
12 PM – 2 PM

Saturday, July 18th

MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino
Aria Ballroom / Mandalay Bay Ballroom
3 PM – 4PM

Festival Concert

Saturday, July 18th

MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino
Grand Ballroom
6 PM – 10 PM

Saturday Official After Party

Saturday, July 18th

MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino
Bellagio Ballroom
10 PM – 1 AM

Sunday Jazz Brunch

Sunday, July 19th

MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino
Grand Ballroom
11 AM – 3 PM

THE LAKE ARBOR JAZZ SPONSORS

For Sponsorship Information Email info@lakearborjazz.com.

Lake Arbor Jazz Festival at National Harbor

We are excited to announce that MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino will be our returning host of the 2026 Lake Arbor Jazz Festival. We are putting together an amazing line-up of star-studded experiences including our Thursday Pre-Festival Concert, Friday Summer White Affair, Saturday Festival Concert, Sunday Jazz Brunch, Meet & Greets, Workshops, After Parties and more!. This will be a spectacular music event that you absolutely won’t want to miss.

DON’T MISS OUT. GET ON OUR LIST.


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Lake Arbor Jazz Festival Discount Room Blocks

2026 Festival Artists

Gerald Albright

Festival Kickoff
Thursday, July 16th

Norman Brown

Summer White Affair
Friday, July 17th

Booney James

The Festival Concert
Saturday, July 18th

Kirk Whalum

Sunday Jazz Brunch
Sunday, July 19 th

Karen Briggs

Sunday Jazz Brunch
Sunday, July 19th

Gerald Veasley

Sunday Jazz Brunch
Sunday, July 19th

Althea Rene

The Festival Concert
Saturday, July 18th

Jeff Bradshaw

Festival Kickoff
Thursday, July 16th

JJ Sansaverino

Festival Day Party
Friday, July 17th

Erin Stevenson

The Festival Concert
Saturday, July 18th

Marcus Anderson

Summer White Affair
Friday, July 17th

Lin Rountree

Summer White Affair
Friday, July 17th

Marquael Jordan

Festival Day Party
Friday, July 17th

Phylicia Rae

Festival Day Party
Friday, July 17th

Jacob Webb

Festival Day Party
Friday, July 17th

Urban Guerilla Orchestra

Saturday Day Party
Friday, July 18th

Bela Dona

Official After Party
Friday, July 17th

Phaze II

Summer White Party
Friday, July 17th

Alex Harris

The Festival Concert
Saturday, July 18th

Christian DeMesones

Music at The Mansion
Wednesday, July 15th

Friday Listening Room Series

Collaboration
Friday, July 17th

Friday Listening Room Series

Langston Hughes II
Friday, July 17th

Saturday Listening Room Series

Benjie Porecki Trio
Saturday, July 18th

Saturday Listening Room Series

Freddie Dunn
Saturday, July 18th

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.

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!

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.