Family Fun at The NoMad Jazz Festival

Families can expect a full weekend of hands-on fun as part of the inaugural NoMad Jazz Festival, including face painting and morning programs. On August 9th, the KongoNola Project led by Goussy Célestin’s Ayiti Brass will delight young audiences with an immersive blend of jazz, Haitian Rara rhythms, dance, and an instrument-making workshop. Plus, guests of all ages can participate in Asase Yaa Dance Theater Ensemble’s interactive performances throughout the day celebrating African diasporic traditions through tap, gospel, and Afro-house. On August 10th, families can enjoy the music of two-time Grammy Award winner Lucy Kalantari & the Jazz Cats, along with interactive try-it stations hosted by ABCirque, inviting children to explore the magic of circus arts and props.

Saturday

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Mainstage

The KongoNola Project presented by Goussy Celestin’s Ayiti Brass

11:30 AM – 6:30 PM Festival Grounds

Free face painting booth open to the public

Sunday

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Mainstage

Lucy Kalantari & the Jazz Cats

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Festival Grounds

ABCirque hosts try-it stations

11:30 AM – 6:30 PM Festival Grounds

Free face painting booth open to the public

The Festival’s Mainstage lineup across the two-day event, curated by The Jazz Gallery’s Artistic Director Rio Sakairi, now features newly added The Brandee Younger Trio, alongside headliners Lizz Wright and Ravi Coltrane presenting Translinear Light: The Music of Alice Coltrane, plus powerhouse sets from the Roy Hargrove Big Band, Michael Mayo, Arta Jēkabsone, Caracas Trio + Melissa Almaguer, and Dabin Ryu Trio. Emcee duties will be led by the incomparable Lezlie Harrison of WBGO and co-founder of The Jazz Gallery.