Savannah Jazz Festival 2025 is just around the corner and excitement is building. The popular festival transforms Savannah’s iconic Forsyth Park into a vibrant hub of live music and community. September 19th to the 21st, 2025.
Jazz Fest celebrates its 44th year in 2025 with another unforgettable weekend of music under the oaks. This year’s headliners include the genre-defying jazz fusion group Spyro Gyra, clarinet virtuoso Anat Cohen, and GRAMMY-winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum.
Nothing lifts your spirits like attending a live concert. Being part of the crowd as it is inspired and refreshed by the live music is transformative and uplifting. Savannah Jazz Festival offers three days of such experiences – and within walking distance of the inn!
McMillan Inn, our Savannah bed and breakfast, is within five minutes walk of the concerts at historic Forsyth Park. No struggle with concert traffic or parking, just a leisurely stroll to and from the comforts of your room. In fact, our convenient location in the downtown historic district lays all the best of Savannah out at your feet. Museums, concerts, squares, shops, dining, and more.
2025 Savannah Jazz Festival Schedule
September 19-21, 2025 – In the event of extreme weather, all events will be held in the Trustees Theatre.
Friday, September 19 – in Forsyth Park
6pm – Eric Culberson
6:50pm – Jocelyn Gould with the USC Left Bank Big Band
8:10pm – Rodney Jordan Quintet
9:30pm – Spyro Gyra
Saturday, September 20 – in Forsyth Park
2pm – University of North Florida Jazz Ensemble #1
3:10pm – Savannah Jazz Hall of Fame Band – Tribute to James Moody
4:10pm – US Navy Band SE
5:30pm – L.P.T.
6:50pm – Tony Monaco B-3 Trio
8:10pm – Anat Cohen with the Savannah Jazz Orchestra
9:30pm – Jodyjazz, Inc. 25th Anniversary Show with Kirk Whalum
11pm – Late Night Jam Session – at the Desoto Hotel Ballroom
Sunday, September 21 – at District Live, Plant Riverside District
2:30pm – Hilton Head Christian Academy Jazz Band
3:20pm – Savannah Arts Academy Skylite Band
4:25pm – Georgia State Jazz Ensemble
The Savannah Jazz Festival is free for all, though you can enhance your experience with seats under the Nickel & Oak Lounge Patron’s Tent. This ticketed seating offers a covered and incredible view of the stage, along with two complimentary drink tickets and an all-you-can-eat selection of light appetizers.
Visit savannahjazz.org for tickets and more information. You can also find Savannah Jazz Fest on Facebook.