Blue Note Jazz Fest Expands With Opening Dinner

The Blue Note Jazz Festival's Black Radio Experience returns to Napa Valley's Meritage Resort and Spa from August 29-31, 2025, with a genre-spanning lineup curated by artist-in-residence Robert Glasper, including Jazmine Sullivan, The Roots, Hiatus Kaiyote, Lupe Fiasco, Esperanza Spalding, and more. This year, the festival will also feature a separately ticketed opening dinner and concert hosted by Glasper on August 28. The event continues its tradition of blending jazz, hip-hop, R&B, and soul artists in a collaborative atmosphere. In addition to Napa, major jazz festivals are taking place across the U.S., including the Chicago Jazz Festival (August 28-31), Racine's Dave Braun Jazz Festival (May 10), and the Jacksonville Jazz Festival (May 23-25), each showcasing both renowned and local talent. These festivals collectively highlight a vibrant summer jazz season across the U.S. Ticket information and specific event details vary by festival.