September 16-21, 2025
Where Jazz Meets Community
The fourth annual Montco Jazz Fest is a celebration of music, culture, and community across Montgomery County. Enjoy live performances, family-friendly events, and educational programs that bring the community together. From outdoor concerts to interactive workshops, this annual festival offers something for jazz lovers of all ages. Discover great music, connect with neighbors, and experience the vibrant arts scene in Montco
Jazz Events
Concerts
Tuesday, September 16
Montco Jazz Fest Kick-Off at The Philip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College, Collegeville
Berman Lawn - 2025 Montco Jazz Fest Kickoff with Danny Jonokuchi and the Revisionists featuring vocalists: Charles Turner, Alexa Barchini, and Chelsea Reed
Dance Lesson: 6:30-7 p.m., Music & Dancing: 7-9 p.m. | Admission is free
Mike and Kate from Jazz Attack will be teaching a lesson for beginners prior to the start of the show and will perform a choreographed number during the performance.
Jazz Attack is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to spreading the joy of swing dance in Philadelphia.
During the kickoff event, Montco Jazz Fest will proudly honor Jazz Bridge, a nonprofit dedicated to helping jazz and blues musicians in the Greater Philadelphia area facing financial, health, or housing crises.
*Guests are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket.
Parking: Conveniently located in the College's 5th Avenue lots and around the Schellhase Commons, with additional parking available at the Ninth Ave parking lot adjacent to 179 East Ninth Ave.
Eddie V's, King of Prussia - V. Shayne Frederick Trio
6:30-9:30 p.m. | Admission is free
Wednesday, September 17
Human Robot, Jenkintown - Alex Bartlett Trio
7-10 p.m. | No cover | Parking: Street parking is available, short walk from the municipal lots
Rivet Canteen & Assembly, Pottstown - West Chester University's Criterions Jazz Ensemble directed by Jonathan Ragonese
Doors Open at 5:30 p.m., Show Starts at 6:30 p.m. | Admission is free | Parking: Lot is located directly behind the building
Spring Mill Café, Conshohocken - The David Reiter Trio with special guest vocalist, Geri Oliver
6 p.m. | Admission: $20 | Click here for tickets | Parking: Free parking on premises
Eddie V's, King of Prussia - Vibe Trio
6:30-9:30 p.m. | Admission is free
Thursday, September 18
Community Music School, Trappe - Bach's Lunch Concert featuring CMS Jazz Trio: Alec Charon, guitar, Alan Dynin, piano, Bob Schwanger, saxophone
12 - 1 p.m. | Admission is free | Bach's Lunch: RSVP requested for large groups. Email info@cmsmusic.org or call 610-489-3676 | Parking: Free parking on premises
CMS proudly presents a FREE lunchtime concert series called “Bach’s Lunch”. Join us on the third Thursday of each month and enjoy a mini concert featuring a different CMS faculty artist each month. Pick up your box lunch at a local eatery or bring from home. Concerts begin at 12:10pm.
The concert series is free. All ages welcome!
King of Prussia Town Center, King of Prussia - Calli Graver Quintet
5-7 p.m. | Admission is free | Parking: Free parking on premises
Stave & Stable, Pottstown - Najwa Parkins
6-9 p.m. | Admission: No cover charge | Parking: Street parking is available
The Vault at Valley Forge Casino Resort, King of Prussia - An evening with Joanna Pascale
8 p.m. | Admission: $20 cover | Parking: Free parking on site
Eddie V's, King of Prussia - Chris Marscell Trio
6:30-9:30 p.m. | Admission is free
Friday, September 19
Moody Jones Gallery, Jenkintown - DJC Project
6-8 p.m. | Admission: $15 cover Click Here for Tickets | Parking: Street parking is available
The CO Lab, Glenside - South Philly Snake Charmers
7-10 p.m. | Admission: $15 online, $20 at the door | Parking: Street parking is available
The Great American Pub, Conshohocken - King Jazz featuring vocalist Cindy King
6-9 p.m. | Admission: No cover charge | Parking: Street parking is available
Cardinal Hollow Winery, West Point - The Philly 5
7:30 p.m. | Admission: No cover charge | Parking: Free parking on site
Caribbean Paradise Restaurant, Pottstown - Jazz Night featuring Steve & Patrice
6:30 p.m.
Eddie V's, King of Prussia - V. Shayne Frederick Trio
6:30-10:30 p.m. | Admission is free
Saturday, September 20
Elmwood Park Zoo, Norristown - Junior Jazz Festival
12-4 p.m. | admission: Included with general Zoo admission | Parking: Free parking on site
Schedule:
- 12PM: Alan Dynin (CMS Faculty) -Jazz Piano
- 1PM: School of Rock Fort Washington Student Performance
- 2PM: Community Music School: Chloe Bitzer (CMS Student)– Jazz Vocalist
- 3PM: Bach 2 Rock Student Performance
Human Robot, Jenkintown - Len Pierro Trio
12 - 3 p.m. | No cover | Parking: Street parking is available, short walk from the municipal lots
The Cigar Republic, Conshohocken - The Jazz Bridge Super Band
8-11 p.m. | Admission: $20 cover charge click here to purchase tickets | Parking: Public parking 1st & 2nd at SORA West Parking Garage
This evening of world-class jazz features some of Philadelphia’s finest musicians: Victor North (saxophone), Dylan Band (tenor sax), Neil Podgurski (piano), Doug Drewes (bass), and Wayne Smith (drums). This powerhouse lineup promises a night of dynamic, soulful music in support of a meaningful cause: all proceeds benefit Jazz Bridge, a nonprofit dedicated to helping jazz and blues musicians in the Greater Philadelphia area facing financial, health, or housing crises. Learn more at www.jazzbridge.org
The Royal Music and Arts Center, Glenside: The A to Z Band, reimagining the music of Al Cohn and Zoot Sims, features Mary Lou Newman and Len Pierro Tenor saxophonists
Doors open at 7:30 p.m. , Show begins at 8 p.m. | Admission: $25 for ages 14+, $10 for kids 13 and under. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Advanced tickets are recommended. Click here for tickets. Ticket sales begin July 21
Drink: Our neighbors at The Ways Restaurant and Brewery have a bar set-up in the back of the venue and will be selling their delicious beer. BYO-Wine is allowed with a $5 corkage fee per person. No Hard Liquor or outside beer permitted.
Food: We sell small snacks at each event, but we are not a restaurant and do not have table service. We strongly recommend having dinner at The Ways Restaurant and Brewery beforehand and we do allow outside food in the venue if you wish to bring it in.
Parking: Guests of The Royal are permitted to park in the parking lot of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Enter the lot on Mt. Carmel Avenue, on the other side of Easton Road. Parking is available at the Glenside Train Station, but at your own risk as we are not associated or contracted with SEPTA. Street parking is also available.
Theatre Horizon, Norristown - Season Kick-Off Open House & Concert
2-5 p.m. | Admission is free, reservations encouraged
Enjoy an easy afternoon full of good vibes and great company, including:
- Live mini-concerts at 3:00 PM & 4:00 PM featuring some of our favorite performers;
- Sneak peeks of our upcoming shows, including Ain’t Misbehavin’: The Tony Award Winning Musical featuring the music of Fats Waller
- Concessions, games, tours of our venue, and fun for all ages
- A chance to meet our newly appointed Executive Director, Mydera Taliah Robinson, and the team behind the scenes
Parking: Available in the Airy Street Lot
Contact Ticket@TheatreHorizon.org regarding accessible parking.
Eddie V's, King of Prussia - RaiSan Sings Trio
6:30-10:30 p.m. | Admission is free
Sunday, September 21
Hotel West & Main, Conshohocken - Women in Jazz Party hosted by Key of She Jazz featuring The Maria Marmarou, The Olivia Hughart Group, I Got Life: The Music of Nina Simone featuring Carol Riddick and Gerald Veasley
1-6:30 p.m. | Admission: Free | Parking: Free parking on Sundays
This is an outdoor event
Bring a blanket or lawn chair
Food and drinks for purchase
Key of She Jazz is an organization dedicated to supporting and encouraging girls in jazz, from middle school through college and beyond - and creating a wide community of support who can help remove barriers to participation, increase confidence, and encourage the girls in the band.
Hook & Ladder, Conshohocken - Live Jazz following the Women in Jazz Party
6-9 p.m. | Admission: Free | Parking: Free parking on Sundays
Human Robot, Jenkintown - Dan Hanrahan Trio
12-3 p.m. | Admission: No cover charge | Parking: Street parking is available, short walk from the municipal lots
J.J. Ratigan Brewing Co., Pottstown - Jazz Brunch featuring the Kevin MacConnell Duo
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Admission: No cover charge | Parking: Free off street parking
Southern Cross Kitchen, Conshohocken - Jazz Guitarist Jake Kelberman
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Admission: No cover charge | Parking: Street parking, parking deck located directly across the street
Temple University - Ambler - Temple University Jazz Band
5 p.m. | Admission: No cover charge | Parking: Free parking on premises
580 Meetinghouse Road
Ambler, PA 19002
At the intersection of Meetinghouse Rd and Loop Drive, follow signs for event parking
Eddie V's, King of Prussia - Lou Lanza Trio
6-9 p.m. | Admission is free
Additional Jazz Events at Ardmore Music Hall
Enjoy these additional concerts at Ardmore Music Hall (23 East Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore, PA) before and after the Montco Jazz Festival:
Bill Frisell Trio, Featuring Tony Scherr and Kenny Wollesen
Sunday, August 3, 2025, 7PM
Karl Denson's Tiny Universe
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 8PM
Hiromi's Sonicwonder
Sunday, September 28, 2025, 7PM