Rosslyn Jazz Fest

Experience Arlington’s largest free outdoor music festival at the 33rd Rosslyn Jazz Fest! Presented by the Rosslyn Business Improvement District in partnership with Arlington Arts, this year’s festival takes place Saturday, Sept. 6, from 1-7 p.m. at Gateway Park (1300 Langston Blvd., Arlington, VA). Headlining the festival is Grammy-nominated Southern Avenue, the electrifying Memphis-based band known for its powerhouse vocals and signature blend of blues, soul, and gospel. Also taking the stage: - New Breed Brass Band – a modern, high-energy New Orleans-style brass band infused with R&B, jazz, funk, and hip-hop. - The Sensational Barnes Brothers – Soulful siblings who blend old and new sounds rooted in gospel soul. - Son Cubano Subterraneo – a DC-based group delivering vibrant Latin rhythms. Back by popular demand, Tommy McFly, beloved local media personality, will return as emcee, bringing his signature charm and energy to guide festivalgoers through a day of world-class performances of jazz, funk, and soul, plus food trucks, yard games, and community celebration.