NCJazzFestival

02/08/2026

What a success the 46th NC Jazz Festival was! Thank you to the musicians who traveled to Wilmington to entertain and instruct. Thank you to the patrons from many cities beyond Wilmington, who came to listen and enjoy jazz. Thank you to Brad Carter for his fabulous art. Thank you to all of the volunteers who make this happen every year! Thank you Angelo for leading the event. Look for updates for the 2027 Jazz Festival.

02/02/2026

The NC Jazz Festival has brought world class musicians into Wilmington for 46 years for concerts. These musicians also come to teach students in our local schools for two days to talk and about jazz. They also play for the students. This is a gift from various sources.......thank you to our donors for making this happen.

02/02/2026

Starting Thursday February 5th the 46th Annual Jazz Festival begins. The concert is at 7:30 at the Hotel Ballast. Tickets are available on web site : ncjazzfestival.org! Original art by Brad Carter will be shown (and for sale) during the festival. Music will continue Friday and Saturday nights.

01/18/2026

Brad Carter is our featured artist for the 46th NC Jazz Festival. Thank you Brad for creating this wonderful painting to be auctioned during the festival Feb 5-7th. It will be available to view. Brad is an acclaimed artist from Wilmington. Read his bio at: bradleycarterart.com.

01/12/2026

Thank you to the Grassroots Arts Program for supporting the NC Jazz Festival. Shown are Alane Savod and Angelo Galeotti receiving this donation. The support of the educational component of the NC Jazz Festival has grown every year. Each year more students in southeastern North Carolina are introduced to premier jazz instruction.

01/11/2026

The 46th NC Jazz Festival is a few weeks away. The concerts begin on February 5th in our local schools and at in evenings at Hotel Ballast . Thank you for supporting world class jazz again Wilmington! Tickets available at ncjazzfesstival.org.

11/14/2025

The NC Jazz Festival is set for February 5th, 6th & 7th. There will be evening concerts at the Ballast Hotel each night. There will also be instruction for public school students in Brunswick County and New Hanover County thanks to our financial support! World class musicians have been meeting with students each year to discuss jazz and teach them about various instruments. Thank you to NC Jazz Festival for your commitment !

09/09/2025

The NC Jazz Festival has patronships available. Go to the website: ncjazzfestival.org. The patronships help us get the finest jazz musicians. Partons have reserved seating for concerts , can attend the Patrons Musical Brunch and are recognized in the program.

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08/14/2025

Each year an artist is featured in addition to the great music during the Festival. The NC Jazz Festival also includes free instruction to students in various schools in our community. Many of the musicians spend all day with students at 4 different schools.

08/14/2025

It is almost time to secure tickets for the 2026 Jazz Festival February 5, 6, & 7th. They will be available on the website ncjazzfestival.org. Individual tickets can be purchased or patronships. This will be the 46th Year of the NCJazz Festival!

08/06/2025