AIJF 2025 Preview
Get Ready for the 2025 Amelia Island Jazz Festival!
Let legendary drummer and festival founder Les DeMerle guide you through this year’s exciting lineup of the 2025 AIJF in the video above. The 2025 Amelia Island Jazz Festival kicks off with a free community concert on Saturday, September 28, at the Atlantic Rec Center—an island tradition that brings everyone together.
The music continues with the ever-popular Jazz and Wine Tasting at The Decantery on Monday, September 30, where smooth jazz pairs perfectly with fine wines in an intimate setting.
From Wednesday through Saturday, the festival heats up at the Courtyard Amelia Island with powerhouse performances: Jump, Jive, and Wail on October 1, followed by Tony Cruz and the Latin Jazz All Stars on October 2.
Then it’s on to the weekend headliners—Jane Monheit on Friday, October 3, and jazz legend Monty Alexander on Saturday, October 4.
The festival wraps up in true celebratory style with the ever-popular New’awlins Jazz Brunch on Sunday, October 5—a flavorful finale of Southern fare and classic jazz vibes.
Watch the video above for the full scoop—and make your plans now for an unforgettable week of music on Amelia Island!
