Lake George’s Jazz Weekend.

The Lake George Arts Project presents the 40th year of Jazz at the Lake, a premier jazz festival.

Image courtesy Jazz at the Lake.

Celebrating its 40th year, Jazz at the Lake is one of the most prominent jazz festivals in the Northeast. Nestled against the picturesque backdrop of Lake George, this event, also known as Lake George Jazz Weekend, showcases the dynamic and diverse jazz genre and draws together talented musicians from across the nation.

Since its establishment in 1984, Jazz at the Lake has become a wildly popular and critically acclaimed gathering. The event occurs just after the peak summer season and welcomes 5,000 and 7,000 attendees to the Lake George region, earning the reputation as Lake George's most prominent free cultural event.

The festival presents almost 20 performances (if not more) in a diverse spectrum of jazz styles. Signature performances are held on the stage in Shepard Park in Lake George Village, while others take place at partner locations throughout the Town and Village.

Lake George’s jazz festival schedule.

Thursday, September 12

• 6 pm: Cocktails & Jazz — Welcome Party for Friends and Supporters with featured artist The Carlos Jimenez Jazz Quartet

Friday, September 13

• 6 pm Jahari Stampley Family Trio in Shepard Park

• 7:30 pm: Jazz Around Town

  • Gaslight

    • The Arch Stanton Trio

  • The Barnsider Restaurant

    • Nook & Cranny

  • The Caldwell Lake George Library

    • Ria Curley, Chuck Lamb & The Curley Lamb Nu-Soul-Jaz Quartet

  • The Inn of Lake George

    • Dylan Perillo and Ryan Sullivan

  • Saluti

    • Scott Hopkins Jazz Trio with special guest Erik Khiss

Saturday, September 14

• Coffee and Jazz with featured artist: The Chad McLaughlin Trio

• Shows on the stage in Shepard Park

  • 1 pm: Michael Mayo

  • 3 pm: Ben Wendel Group

  • 5 pm: Ulysses Owens Jr & Generation Y

  • 8 pm: Nicole Zuraitis

First-rate jazz performances in Lake George.

Sunday, September 15

• 10 am – 12 pm: Jazz Cruise on the Mohican operated by the Lake George Steamboat Company

  • Geatured artist James Rissacher

  • Tickets must be purchased for this event

• Shows on the stage in Shepard Park at:

  • 1 pm: Daniel Kelly Group Celebrating Paul Pines

  • 3 pm: Linda May Han Oh

  • 5 pm: Danilo Pérez, John Patitucci & Adam Cruz Trio

As free music festivals gradually and sadly disappear, the Lake George Arts Project remains dedicated to preserving Jazz at the Lake as FREE AND OPEN TO ALL.

Rooted in the Arts Project's mission of providing income opportunities for artists and delivering high-quality arts programming for the region, Jazz at the Lake fosters artistic expression, offers enriching cultural experiences, and bolsters the local economy while supporting local artists.

Jazz at the Lake 2024 Spotify playlist.

Get a preview of the great music at Jazz at the Lake in Lake George on September 13-15.

Like so many things in the Adirondacks, change is a constant. To get the latest information and updates on Jazz at the Lake, check their Facebook page or event webpage,

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