Jazz Port Townsend is Washington’s longest-running summer jazz festival, and the PERFECT opportunity to experience excellent musicians, soak up a weekend of jazz in a seaside paradise and participate in a wide array of mainstage and nightclub performances.
Grammy-winning Artistic Director John Clayton inspires a true sense of family during this special gathering that showcases internationally-known performers in new and unexpected pairings. Jazz Port Townsend has emerged as one of the leading jazz festivals in the nation.
Festival mainstage performances take place in Fort Worden State Park’s 1200-seat McCurdy Pavilion. Jazz Port Townsend also features the popular “Jazz in the Clubs” series, throughout Fort Worden, come alive with the sounds of jazz.
Jazz in the Clubs
Thursday Night
Thursday, July 26, 2018, 8–11pm
FORT WORDEN STATE PARK VENUES
All Venues All Ages!
Full Bar Service (21+ only)
Soft Drinks, BBQ and Grab-and-Go Appetizers Available All Night!
Admission $25 (wristband)
Friday & Saturday Nights
Friday & Saturday, July 27–28, 2018, 10pm–12:30am
FORT WORDEN STATE PARK VENUES
All Venues All Ages!
Full Bar Service (21+ only)
Soft Drinks, BBQ and Grab-and-Go Appetizers Available All Night!
Admission $25 (wristband)
Mainstage Concerts
Jazz Port Townsend Friday Night
Friday July 27, 2018, 7:30pm
McCurdy Pavilion
Tickets: $48, $38, $28
May I Introduce…
- Dave Stryker, guitar
- Justin Kauflin, piano
- Katie Thiroux, bass
Brother Lee: A Tribute to Lee Morgan
featuring Terell Stafford Quintet
- Tim Warfield, tenor sax
- Terell Stafford, trumpet
- Dawn Clement, piano
- John Clayton, bass
- Billy Williams, drums
Jazz Port Townsend Saturday Afternoon
Saturday, July 28, 2018, 1:30pm
McCurdy Pavilion
Reserved Seating $56, $43, $32
The Jeff Hamilton Trio
- Tamir Hendelman, piano
- Jon Hamar, bass
- Jeff Hamilton, drums
A Social Call
featuring Jazzmeia Horn
- Jazzmeia Horn, vocal
- Taylor Eigsti, piano
- Harish Raghavan, bass
- Marcus Baylor, drums
The Dave Marriott Tribute
featuring the Centrum All Star Big Band, Directed by John Clayton
Jazz Port Townsend Saturday Night
Saturday, July 28, 2018, 7:30pm
McCurdy Pavilion
Reserved Seating $48, $38, $28
The Journey
featuring Jean and Marcus Baylor
- Jean Baylor, vocal
- Marcus Baylor, drums
- Taylor Eigsti, piano
- Jon Hamar, bass
- Stefon Harris, vibes
Celebrating George Cables
A Wealth of Faculty Performers Pay Tribute to a Treasure
- Stefon Harris, vibes
- Terell Stafford, trumpet
- Jeff Clayton, alto sax
- Tim Warfield, tenor sax
- Dan Marcus, trombone
- Chuck Deardorf, bass
- Jeff Hamilton, drums
Jazz Port Townsend Festival Packages
Seating is reserved at McCurdy Pavilion performances.
All-Fest Package
- Includes all three McCurdy Pavilion concerts AND Jazz In the Clubs on Friday and Saturday (not Thursday).
- Package Pricing for McCurdy Pavilion Seating:
Section A: $185
Section B: $145
Section C: $120
Mainstage Package
- Includes all three McCurdy Pavilion concerts. Does not include Jazz In the Clubs.
- Package Pricing for McCurdy Pavilion Seating:
Section A: $140
Section B: $105
Section C: $85
Port Townsend & Fort Worden
Located just 2 hours west of Seattle, Port Townsend is the perfect place to indulge your creative side. With its maritime heritage, Victorian architecture, artist spirit, and a touch of urban chic, Port Townsend is an easily accessible base camp to the Olympic Peninsula and beyond.
Centrum’s home is at Fort Worden – the kind of destination that stays with you for a lifetime. Amidst the magnificent natural setting and the influence of its military past, Fort Worden is home to inspiration, education and personal transformation. People gather here to participate in arts and music events, woodworking classes, conferences, camping and outdoor activities, family reunions, weddings, and much more. Originally designed as a military base to protect Puget Sound, Fort Worden evolved into an iconic and cherished state park. The fort – featuring 100 historic structures – spans two miles of saltwater shoreline with views of the Olympic and Cascade Mountains, and the San Juan Islands.
Click here for detailed instructions about traveling to Seattle to Port Townsend without a car.
Ferry
Seattle to Bainbridge
Edmonds to Kingston
Mukilteo to Clinton (Whidbey Island)
Whidbey Island to Port Townsend
Airports
Sea-Tac International Airport
17801 International Blvd, Seattle, WA 98158
Shuttle information
Jefferson County International Airport
Airport Cutoff Road, Port Townsend, WA 98368
Bus/shuttle
Located less than two miles from downtown Port Townsend, Fort Worden is easily accessible for both locals and visitors.
General inquiries: info@centrum.org, (360) 385-3102 x117