11th Annual Cambridge Jazz Festival

The Cambridge Jazz Festival has spent more than a decade proving that world-class jazz doesn't need a ticket price. Returning to Danehy Park for its 11th year, the free, two-day festival brings together Grammy-winning artists, rising talent, and local musicians for an afternoon of performances that span traditional jazz, Latin rhythms, global influences, and contemporary sounds. This year's lineup includes Paquito-inspired Brazilian music from TRIAD+, vocalist Kavita Shah, percussionist Eguie Castrillo, saxophonist Tia Fuller, and the Berklee Global Jazz Quartet, among many others. Families can make a day of it with food vendors, a beer garden, children's activities, and wellness programming woven into the festival grounds. The relaxed park setting makes it easy to drift between performances or settle in for an entire afternoon of music. Whether you're a longtime jazz fan or simply looking for a great free summer festival, this is one of the season's standout weekends.