The 2025 Green Bay Jazz Festival will take place March 31 – April 5, with specially curated events celebrating Jazz and highlighting the musicians that make the music happen. It continues UW-Green Bay’s 55-year tradition of providing student musicians from around the state with masterclass learning and performance opportunities with UW-Green Bay Professors and musicians.

Don’t miss the headline concert on April 5 at the Weidner Center, featuring Grammy®-nominated composer, arranger, and educator John La Barbera.

Schedule of Events

April 05, 2025

7:30pm

Headline Concert

Green Bay Jazz Orchestra

with special guest John La Barbera

John LaBarbera is a Grammy ® nominated composer, arranger, and educator whose works have been performed and recorded by groups including The Glenn Miller Orchestra, The Buddy Rich Orchestra, Count Basie, Mel Torme, and Harry James. He is also the Co-Founder of The DIVA Jazz Orchestra and is in demand as a seasoned jazz educator and clinician. Enjoy the classic sounds of the big band era as the Green Bay Jazz Orchestra performs under the direction of John LaBarbera.

Venue: The Weidner - Cofrin Family Hall, 2420 Nicolet Drive, Weidner Center, Green Bay, WI

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10:00pm

Late Night Jam at The Tarlton Theatre

A loose late night jam session/party featuring Green Bay Jazz festival and Community performers letting the music take them as late into the night as they feel. Cash bar available.

Event is free to attend and open to the public.

Date: March 31 - April 5, 2025