Get ready to dance in the streets in a few weeks, when the Webster Jazz Festival returns.
The event will stretch over two days Friday and Saturday Aug. 15 and 16, kicking off with “Jazz in the Pubs” Friday evening beginning at 5:30 p.m. Six different bands are scheduled to perform at six different village pubs and restaurants, with staggered start times, so you can visit visit several (or all) of the venues for a drink and a bite to eat, and enjoy as many bands as you like. The musicians represent some of the best from the Rochester music scene, including some returning favorites and some new faces.
Also that night, the Jazz Festival Street Fair returns with vendors set up up and down West Main.
The music continues Saturday night when jazz takes to the street.
Beginning at 4 p.m., an outstanding lineup of musical entertainment will perform from the big West Main Street stage, featuring musicians from around Rochester and Upstate. There will be some tables and chairs set up, but they go pretty fast, so plan to bring your own, set them up in the middle of the street and enjoy music all evening long. Food and drinks will be available from village merchants.
Here’s the line-up for both nights:
Friday, August 15, 2025 — Jazz in the Pubs
- 5:30 p.m.: Marvin Dolly & Mel Henderson at JoJo Bistro, 42 East Main St.
- 6:00 p.m.: Tim Forester Trio at Cobblestone on Main, 109 West Main St.
- 6:30 p.m.: Andy Calabrese & Peter Chwazik at Annette’s Restaurant, 27 West Main St.
- 6:30 p.m.: Sarah DeValliere and Emily Champion at Mary Wee Pub, 2 West Main St.
- 7:30 p.m.: Paradigm Shift at Ploty’s Hometown Tavern, 27 West Main St.
- 8:15 p.m. Deepak Thettu & Friends at Coach Sports Bar front patio (weather permitting), 19 West Main St.
Friday, August 15, 2025 — Jazz in the Street
- 4 p.m.: Ryan Johnson and Escape Terrain
- 5:15 p.m.: Bill Tiberio Band
- 6:45 p.m.: Diana Jacobs Band
- 8:30 p.m.: Judah Sealy and Friends
The Webster Jazz Festival is an outstanding event that really brings out the best the Village of Webster has to offer. The streets are packed with people, the hanging baskets and planters are in full bloom, and after dark the street is lined with twinkly lights. There’s dancing and drinking and eating, and so much fun for friends and family. Plus there’s no admission.
To find out more about the 2025 Webster Jazz Festival, and read more about the featured bands, visit the Webster BID website.
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(posted 8/5/2025)
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