8th Annual Vanport Jazz Festival – General Admission

Friday, August 1 – Saturday, August 2, 2025

Friday, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Saturday, 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm

The Vanport Jazz Festival honors the historic city of Vanport and pays homage to the voices that formed Portland's jazz community. Near the Vanport Flood site of 1948, this festival transforms Colwood Golf Course into a cultural revival, welcoming nationally renowned artists and breathing new life into Portland jazz.

This year's festival will feature our opening night event on Friday, August 1, featuring jazz and R&B, followed by an all-day event on Saturday, August 2.