Jazz At The Lake
COUNTDOWN TO 2026 • SEPTEMBER 18 - 20, 2026
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FRIDAY - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12-14, 2025!
Now in our 41st year, Jazz at the Lake is one of the Northeast’s premier jazz festivals. Set against the backdrop of beautiful Lake George, Jazz at the Lake (Lake George Jazz Weekend) celebrates the vibrant and diverse genre of jazz and brings together talented musicians from around the country. Ranked as one of the top 20 longest, consecutive-running jazz festivals in the country, our festival also boasts one of only two spots in the top twenty that are entirely free.
We like to say everybody that attends Jazz at the Lake is a VIP! We don’t give the best seats to the people who pay the most – anybody and everybody can sit in the front row and meet the artists. YOU can help us keep Jazz at the Lake FREE and open to all by supporting our Matching Grant Challenge. Every dollar you give will be doubled, thanks to Gruskin Creative – that means twice the impact to keep the music alive, accessible, and extraordinary!
Let’s keep the front row open to everyone!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How much does it cost to attend?
Not even a penny!
…Though we do accept donations to help support the program!
What is the venue like?
The venue is the Shepard Park Amphitheater and is an open-air stage with Lake George as our backdrop. There is stone, tiered seating, but many attendees bring chairs and blankets and sit in the grass surrounding the stage.
Is there food and drink?
We do have food vendors and there are lots of amazing places in town for food and drink.
What do you do if it rains?
What is rain?!? In all seriousness, we are constantly watching the weather predictions for the event. If the day is going to be a washout, The Lake George High School Theater/ Auditorium is our rain location. Visit this page for updates or call us at 518-668-2616.
Stay the whole weekend!
We have amazing performances scheduled all weekend and Lake George is a beautiful destination. Learn more about lodging, food and other Lake George activities: https://lakegeorgechamber.com/
If you are looking for the perfect lodging for the weekend please consider
the Holiday Inn Resort, Lake George NY.
The Blue Moon Motel
For decades, the Blue Moon has hosted all of the artists who perform at our festival (how cool is that?). The Blue Moon is our official Lodging Partner for 2025.
We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Gruskin Creative for their years of generous support and their dedication to one of our most vital programs. We are also thankful to the Town of Lake George, the Village of Lake George, Warren County Tourism, the New York State Council on the Arts, Anonymous, and our members and donors for supporting this year’s Jazz at the Lake.
THE SCHEDULE
Friday, September 12
On the stage in Shepard Park
6pm: Sara Caswell Quartet
7:30pm: Jazz Around Town
Angelina & JP at The Inn of Lake George
The Alan Thomson Trio at Mezzaluna
The Steve Horowitz Trio at The Lighthouse Grill
The Chad McLoughlin Trio at The Caldwell Lake George Library
The Scott Hopkins Trio with special guest Erik Khiss at The Barnsider
Saturday, September 13
10am: Coffee and Jazz with the Tyler Giroux and Dylan Perrillo Duo
Shows on the stage in Shepard Park at:
1pm: Matt Wilson’s Honey & Salt
3pm: Lucía
5pm: Jeremy Pelt Quintet
7pm: Alfredo Rodríguez Trio
Sunday, September 14
10:30am – 12:30pm: Jazz Cruise
Shows on the stage in Shepard Park at:
1pm: Trio Grande
3pm: Edmar Castañeda Quartet
5pm: David Gilmore Quartet
Food Vendors
The Barnsider (Saturday & Sunday)
Lake George’s favorite BBQ! The Barnsider will be bringing comfort food classics and mouth-watering barbecue staples
Ben & Jerry’s (Saturday & Sunday)
A longtime supporter and friend of Jazz at the Lake – Ben & Jerry’s ice cream speaks for itself!
Saratoga Sundry (Saturday & Sunday)
A retro-inspired mobile coffee shop serving all of your morning, noon, and nighttime favorites
Polish Corner (Saturday & Sunday)
New to Jazz at the Lake – Keilbasa and peirogi, oh my!
Weiner Wagon (Saturday & Sunday)
Serving classic American fare including fresh squeezed lemonade, hot dogs, sausage with peppers and onions, and more!
Vashti’s Caribbean (Saturday)
Enjoy the spices and flavors of the Caribbean
A & S Spice on Wheels (Sunday)
A & S Spice On Wheels is known for its diverse and flavorful menu that showcases a fusion of spices and culinary traditions
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