Celebrating its 35th year, the San Jose Jazz Summer Fest is an institution. When the festival was launched in 1990, the one-day event presented acts on a single performance stage. Today more than 100 artists are featured across nine stages, and the music fills three days.

While jazz remains the centerpiece of the festival, organizers have cast a wide net to bring some of the finest artists representing a variety of musical styles. Local, regional, national and international acts will grace the stages; there’s something for most every musical taste.

A couple of things are noteworthy for SJZ Summer Fest 2025. The programming on Friday night features artists selected with a younger crowd in mind, with discounted $25 tickets that night only for attendees ages 25 and under. Artists on the bil

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