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2025 Headliner
Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Preservation Hall Jazz Band stands as one of the most iconic ensembles in American music, dedicated to preserving and celebrating the sounds of traditional New Orleans jazz. Founded in the early 1960s, the group has performed around the world, championing a genre that continues to shape the American musical identity. Their performances are a joyous blend of ensemble improvisation, soulful melodies, and parade-style rhythms. Each show feels like a living tribute to generations of jazz pioneers, with a spirit that is both reverent and celebratory. The current lineup includes seasoned veterans and younger torchbearers, all deeply connected to the band’s rich legacy.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Preservation Hall Jazz Band will perform at 8:30pm on the mainstage.

The Silver Spring Jazz Festival has two stages of entertainment!  The event begins at 3:00pm with a jazz performance on the second stage and continues until 10:30pm.  The Silver Spring Jazz Festival is unique, because there is no break in the music!  As one set ends on stage two, another begins on the mainstage.  Both stages are arranged so that you don't have to travel from one stage to the next, just turn your seat and enjoy all of the performances.

Preservation Hall Jazz Band will begin their performance at 8:30pm on the mainstage. The line up for the other amazing jazz bands on both stages will be announced shortly.

The festival is free to attend!  All of the fabulous performances are absolutely free for you and your family and friends.

We have a brewery garden at the festival for your enjoyment.  Beer must stay within fenced area on Ellsworth Drive. No outside alcohol is permitted.

Conveniently located in our brewery garden area, we have comfortable seating for adults and outdoor games for your children.

The Silver Spring Jazz Festival continues rain or shine. If weather conditions become dangerous, an announcement will be made from the stage to take cover in the adjacent parking garage. If the dangerous weather causes the event to be canceled, an announcement will be made through Montgomery County Public Information Channels.

Restrooms are available at the port-a-johns located on Veterans Place (behind the building).

No smoking is allowed on the Plaza. 

Unfortunately, we do not have any meet and greets available for our headliner.

No video/audio recording is allowed on the Plaza. 

Unfortunately, no.  Please leave your furry friends at home.

The beer and alcohol vendors are restricted to breweries within the Silver Spring Arts & Brewery District.

Booth space is restricted to sponsors of the event.