News Summary
The Clearwater Jazz Holiday is gearing up for four days of vibrant music this October, featuring a diverse lineup of artists across genres. This year’s festival will include performances by notable artists like The War and Treaty, Tower of Power, and Trombone Shorty. Alongside the jazz festivities, various cultural events will enrich the Clearwater entertainment scene, making this a must-attend event for music lovers.
Clearwater is gearing up for an exciting four days of music as the Clearwater Jazz Holiday celebrates its 46th year from October 16-19, 2025. The festival will take place at Coachman Park, located adjacent to the BayCare Sound amphitheater, promising a vibrant atmosphere filled with a diverse musical lineup.
This year’s festival expands its genre offerings beyond traditional jazz, presenting notable artists such as The War and Treaty, Tower of Power, Trombone Shorty, Trampled by Turtles, St. Paul & the Broken Bones, and Cory Wong. The husband-and-wife duo The War and Treaty, featuring Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter, is scheduled to perform on Friday at 7:30 PM. They are gaining recognition for their music, following their debut in 2018 and a recent 2023 nomination for Duo of the Year by the Country Music Association. The War and Treaty have also been featured in commercials for the diabetes drug Ozempic.
The Clearwater Jazz Holiday is set to include performances on two side stages, showcasing an additional 14 acts over the course of the four-day event. Gates will open at 4 PM on Thursday and Friday, and at 3 PM on Saturday and Sunday, making it accessible to a broad audience.
Additional Events in Clearwater
This weekend brings the final showings of James Ijames’ dark comedy “White” at the Off-Central theater. The walk-through theater experience “Weird in St. Pete” at the Duncan McLellan Gallery will be concluding this weekend as well. “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors,” a comedic Halloween farce, continues at the Jaeb Theatre until October 26.
Opera and Musical Performances
The St. Petersburg Opera Company is kicking off its 20th season with Carlisle Floyd’s opera “Susannah” at the Palladium Theater, opening on Friday with additional performances on Sunday and Tuesday. Violinist Benjamin Beilman will also be joining The Florida Orchestra for performances featuring Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto paired with John Adams’ Harmonielehre at both the Mahaffey Theater and Ruth Eckerd Hall.
Concert Highlights
The weekend lineup also includes a diverse range of performances from various artists. Flamenco guitarist Rodolfo Troncoso is performing at the WADA’s ArtsXchange campus on Friday at 6:30 PM. Legendary Southern songwriters Dan Penn and Spooner Oldham will take the stage on Saturday at the Craftsman House Gallery in St. Petersburg, while country singer Maren Morris is set to perform a free concert at Benchmark Arena on Saturday.
In addition, comedian Dane Cook will entertain audiences at the Seminole Hard Rock Event Center on Friday. An acoustic show featuring Jason Bieler and Jeff Scott Soto will take place at the Murray Theatre on the same night. Meanwhile, Stephen Pearcy of Ratt will perform at Ferg’s Sports Bar Event Center, and several core members of Billy Joel‘s band will perform as Lords of 52nd Street at the Capitol Theatre on Friday evening.
On Saturday, British blues guitarist Joanne Shaw Taylor will grace the stage at the Capitol Theatre, while Yes, featuring guitarist Steve Howe, will also perform at Ruth Eckerd Hall. To wrap up the weekend, the Basement Yard podcasters Joe Santagato and Frank Alvarez will perform live at the Mahaffey Theater on Sunday.
The Clearwater Jazz Holiday promises to be an enriching experience for music lovers, offering a variety of performances that cater to different tastes and showcasing an impressive range of talent.
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Additional Resources
- I Love the Burg: Clearwater Jazz Holiday
- Music Fest News: Clearwater Jazz Holiday Comes Back Swinging
- St. Pete Catalyst: Weekend Spotlight on Clearwater Jazz Holiday
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Jazz
- TBN Weekly: Clearwater Jazz Holiday Preview
- Google Search: Clearwater Jazz Holiday
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