Jazz is taking over the District from Aug. 27-31 as part of the D.C. JazzFest celebration.

The live musical event spans across several neighborhoods, including The Wharf and Downtown, with headliners that include five-time Grammy Award winning artist Lalah Hathaway.

Attendees do not need a ticket to listen to performances from the Wharf Street promenade, but performances on the District Pier or Transit Pier, Union Stage and Arena Stage require a ticket. Find the full schedule and ticket prices on the official D.C. JazzFest website .

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