One ticket. Five incredible performances. One unforgettable day.
The 30th and final Chestertown Jazz Festival (Jazz by the Chester River) takes place on Saturday September 12, 2026 from noon to 6pm at Wilmer Riverside Park, 413 Cross St. Chestertown, Md.
The festival is rain or shine, under a big white tent with great food, refreshing beer and wine and local ice cream.
The show has been produced for 30 years by Dr. Mel Rapelyea.
Line up:
Karensomerville Band. & Sombarkin’
Sue Matthews, Dick Durham, Stef Scaggiari Reunion Ensemble,
James Fernando Trio
Champian Fulton,
With our headliner:
Marcus Roberts Trio with Jason Marsalis