Join us for our 19th season for the Salem Jazz & Soul Festival This one day, free community event takes place at the Salem’s historic Willows bandstand on Saturday, August 15, 2026.

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 Massachusetts’s North Shore.