Salem Jazz and Soul Festival

Join us for our 18th season as the Salem Jazz and Soul Festival returns to the historic Salem Willows on Saturday, August 16th*, 2025!

Experience the North Shore’s premier free music festival featuring:

• Regional and national jazz and soul artists

• Interactive Music Education Tent

• MusiKidz Children’s Activity Area

• Curated Artisan Marketplace

• Local Craft Beer & Cider Pavilion

• Waterfront Festival Setting

This beloved community event continues our tradition of bringing exceptional live music to Salem while supporting music education initiatives across the North Shore.

Stay connected for lineup announcements and festival updates:

Website: salemjazzsoul.org

Instagram: @salemjazzsoulfestival

*Date subject to final confirmation from City of Salem

Mark your calendars for a day of music, arts, and community by the sea!

Saturday, August 16, 2025
Salem Willows Park

Main Stage Schedule

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Salem High School Jazz Band
Led by Cyndi Napierkowski

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Zayra Pola Sessions
Dynamic vocals and soulful rhythms

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Albino Mbie
Afro-jazz fusion from Mozambique

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Los Sugar Kings
High-energy Latin jazz and salsa

5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Heavy Metal Horns
Festival finale with co-founder Henley Douglas

Between Sets: DJ Skot Void

Music Education Tent Schedule

12:00 – 12:30 PM
Pop-up Percussion and Flute Jam
with Steve Tapper and Shira Moss

1:30 – 2:00 PM
Clave: Rhythm and Dance
with Patiño Vázquez (Los Sugar Kings)

3:15 – 3:45 PM
Arranging Video Game Music
with Reset Button Brass Band

5:00 – 5:30 PM
The Heartbeat of Mozambique
with Albino Mbie

All performances and workshops are FREE and open to the public