Welcome to the NoMad Jazz Festival, premiering in one of NYC’s most iconic live, work, play neighborhoods.
Jazz is coming home to NoMad with a weekend of unforgettable live music, family fun, and community vibes in Madison Square Park, our own unforgettable urban oasis.
The inaugural NoMad Jazz Festival will feature headliners like Lizz Wright, Ravi Coltrane, the Roy Hargrove Big Band, and more — plus dance-worthy sets, tap performances, morning kids’ programming, and pop-up cultural moments.
Just bring a blanket — no tickets needed. Come spend an hour or spend the day.
Festival Weekend: Saturday, August 9, 2025
Jazz takes center stage in NoMad, Manhattan with the inaugural NoMad Jazz Festival, a free two-day celebration in Madison Square Park on August 9–10, 2025. Produced by The NoMad Alliance, in partnership with The Jazz Gallery, Flatiron NoMad Partnership, and Madison Square Park Conservancy, this dynamic event showcases world-class jazz, interactive family programming, and community activations throughout NoMad and Flatiron districts. Don’t miss these extraordinary performances and experiences!
1:00pm: Dabin Ryu Trio
featuring Joe Martin + Johnathan Blake
Madison Square Park
Main stage
3:00pm: Michael Mayo
Madison Square Park
Main stage
5:00pm: Roy Hargrove Big Band
Directed by Bruce Williams
Madison Square Park
Main stage
7:00pm: Lizz Wright
Madison Square Park
Main stage
