DOWNTOWN TACOMA BLUES & JAZZ FESTIVAL ON BROADWAY between 11th & 13th Streets FREE to the PUBLIC
Schedule
Sun Aug 24 2025 at 12:00 pm to 07:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
1145 Broadway, Tacoma, WA, United States, Washington 98402 | Tacoma, WA
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:ANNOUNCING THE DOWNTOWN TACOMA BLUES & JAZZ FESTIVAL
Sunday, August 24th between 11th & 13th Streets On Broadway - Downtown Tacoma 12PM-7PM
*THIS EVENT IS FREE TO THE PUBLIC and we have a limited number of VIP PASSES ALSO AVAILABLE - Click on the RSVPify link for more information*
12:00 - 12:45 Elnah Jordan Experience
12:45 - 1:30 Chris O’Leary Band
(12th Street Stage)
1:30 - 2:30. John Primer Band
2:30 - 3:30 Marcel Smith feat. D’MAR
(12th Street Stage)
3:30 - 4:50. D.K. Harrell Band
5:15 - 6:45 Danielle Nicole Band
7:00 - ?? James Lee Murray & Friends
After Party at Bar 360 in Hotel Murano
LTD Presents with the generous sponsorship of MJR Development, J Squared Investments and Kat McNeill & Lance Bowman, proudly bring to Broadway, the Downtown Tacoma Blues & Jazz Festival.
All-day Sunday, August 24th between 11th and 13th streets in downtown Tacoma, this FREE to the public event features regional, national and international blues and jazz artists from around the country for two exciting days of musical performances that are not to be missed!
Sunday’s festivities are outdoors on Broadway at 12:00PM with two alternating stages, a beer garden hosted by the South Sound Blues Association, and various vendor stalls and food trucks. The lineup this year includes a regional jazz favorite, Elnah Jordan, and national stars Marcel Smith featuring D’MAR and Chris O’Leary Band out of upstate New York. International Blues legend, John Primer and The Real Deal Blues Band, will take the 13th Street Stage and up and coming multiple award-winning Blues star, D.K. Harrell, brings his brand of classic and contemporary blues. To top off the day we are thrilled to bring to back the PNW, the sultry and driving Danielle Nicole Band.
VIP Passes are available, and the ticket link can be found at www.LTDPRESENTSLIVE.com
Sponsors include MJR Development, J Squared Investments, Kat McNeill & Lance Bowman, KNKX Public Radio, South Sound Blues Association, Pendergast Law, The Spar Tavern, Jerilyn Nikiel, Bev & Dave Farrell and Susie Campbell.
***VIP PASSES AVAILABLE at https://DTBJF.rsvpify.com ***
Our host hotel, the exquisite Hotel Murano, is located just across the street from the festival at Broadway and 13th. To get their 20% off special festival discount, head to https://be.synxis.com/?hotel=76784&arrive=2025-08-23&depart=2025-08-25&promo=PRBLJZ
**Saturday, August 23rd night’s pre-funk party will be held inside at The Tacoma Centre at 1145 Broadway with the support of Ebony & Ivory Coffee. The event starts at 5:00PM with rousing performances by regional and national bands spanning the genres of blues, funk, and soul jazz, culminating with a special performance by Rick Estrin & The Nightcats’ own Derrick D’MAR Martin and ending with an all-pro jam. ($20 suggested donation)**
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Where is it happening?
1145 Broadway, Tacoma, WA, United States, Washington 98402Event Location & Nearby Stays:
