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Duck Jazz Festival The Duck Jazz Festival takes place annually in October. This is a free festival. to 5 p.m. on normal business days. Duplicate posts by the same author.

The Town of Duck presents the annual Duck Jazz Festival on Columbus day Weekend each October. The free non-ticketed festival takes place in the Duck Town Park in Duck, North Carolina, located on the popular barrier islands known as the Outer Banks. The Town of Duck uses social media to interact with residents, businesses, and visitors about public issues related to our jurisdiction. Town social media sites are not intended for service requests, which should be routed directly to the appropriate department. For emergencies, always call 911.

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A huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped us make the most of this year’s festival weekend! ❤️ While we had to pivot quick...
10/12/2026

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped us make the most of this year’s festival weekend! ❤️

While we had to pivot quickly and adjust plans, we came together to create a special mini-festival with amazing performances by Adam Hawley and Brass Queens.

We’re incredibly grateful for everyone’s support in making Saturday happen. It’s the people in this community who make this festival so special, and we couldn’t do it without you! 🙌

As we look ahead to next year and future festivals, we want to hear from you! Please take a few minutes to complete our survey and share your thoughts, feedback, and ideas. Your input will help us build on this year’s experience and make future festival weekends even better.

🔗 Take the survey here: https://ducknc.gov/2026-duck-jazz-festival-survey/

Thank you for being part of this community and helping make the most of the weekend. We’re already looking forward to what’s ahead 😎

10/12/2026
10/10/2026
Saturday’s plans? Live music and festival merch! 🎶 While the Duck Jazz Festival schedule has changed, we’ll still be cel...
10/10/2026

Saturday’s plans? Live music and festival merch! 🎶 While the Duck Jazz Festival schedule has changed, we’ll still be celebrating live jazz in Duck and invite you to keep the vibes going with our exclusive 2026 merch!

Merch sales begin bright and early tomorrow morning at Duck's Cottage Coffee & Books, featuring this year’s T-shirt, long sleeve, sweatshirt, and more Duck Jazz swag! Get a coffee (or a Mucky Duck) and grab your gear to rep the Festival all year long.

Stop by this weekend, or next week:

Saturday, October 10
Duck’s Cottage Coffee & Books (1240 Duck Road): 7 AM – 12 PM
Town Hall (1200 Duck Road): 3:30 PM – 7 PM

Sunday, October 11
Town Hall: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Monday–Friday: Available during regular business hours at Town Hall.

⛈️ A change in schedule, but the music goes on! 🎶The safety of our community, visitors, artists, and staff is always our...
10/09/2026

⛈️ A change in schedule, but the music goes on! 🎶

The safety of our community, visitors, artists, and staff is always our top priority. With forecasts calling for strong winds, heavy rain, and possible thunderstorms on Sunday, we’ve made the difficult decision to adjust this year’s Duck Jazz Festival schedule. Trust us when we say that this decision was not made lightly. It is incredibly heartbreaking to find ourselves in this position yet again, but the safety of everyone involved is of the utmost importance.

That being said....

The festival is NOT fully canceled! While all events scheduled for Sunday, October 11, are canceled due to the expected weather conditions, we’re excited to share that Saturday’s music is still on, with an adjusted schedule!

Join us on Saturday, October 10 for two performances:

Adam Hawley: 3:30–5:30 p.m.
Brass Queens: 6–7 p.m.

Then come on over to The Blue Point for the Live Jam and continue grooving with us from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

We know how much the Duck Jazz Festival means to our community and visitors, and we share in the disappointment of these changes. However, given the forecast, prioritizing everyone’s safety is the right decision.

A heartfelt thank-you to our artists for their flexibility and to our community for your understanding and continued support. We look forward to welcoming you to Duck Town Green on Saturday for an afternoon and evening of fantastic live jazz!

For more information, please read the full press release: https://ducknc.gov/news/duck-jazz-festival-announces-weather-related-changes-to-weekend-schedule/

Thank you for understanding as we make these adjustments with safety in mind. We hope to see you Saturday!

Free Movie Night! Join us under the stars for a soulful evening of music, laughter, and family fun! As part of the Duck ...
10/08/2026

Free Movie Night!

Join us under the stars for a soulful evening of music, laughter, and family fun! As part of the Duck Jazz Festival pre-festivities, we're bringing the stage to the screen with a FREE outdoor showing of the animated hit SING (2016) — where dreams are big, and the music is even bigger!

Date: Friday, October 9, 2026
Time 6:45(ish) p.m.
Location: Town Green (1200 Duck Rd)

Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and your best singing voice — it's going to be a jazzy good time for the whole family!

Thank you goes out to movie sponsor Carolina Designs Vacation Rentals

Tonight! You're invited to immerse yourself in Latin Jazz with a special Latin Dance Class led by local superstar Celest...
10/08/2026

Tonight!

You're invited to immerse yourself in Latin Jazz with a special Latin Dance Class led by local superstar Celeste Osorio Rafferty!

This event is free and family friendly! Meet us at 6 p.m. on the Amphitheater Stage ready to dance 🤩

Why merely listen to the rhythm when you can move with it? Clear your calendar because we've got something special for you!

On Thursday, October 8, join us in the Amphitheater for an evening of Latin dancing with local Zumba extraordinaire, Celeste Rafferty!

Latin jazz has always been an important part of the story of jazz, bringing together rhythm, movement, and a whole lot of spirit. We’re honored to have Tito Puente Jr. joining us next Sunday, and there’s no better way to get ready for the music than by learning a few steps of your own.

Come spend the evening learning the basics, getting out on the floor, and having a little fun with it. No partner and no experience necessary — just bring yourself, a good pair of dancing shoes, and a willingness to learn some new moves.

We’ll get started at 6 pm in the Amphitheater. Let's dance!

Jazzy Yoga on the Green with Village Yoga returns live and virtually on Thursday morning, October 8 at 8:00 a.m. on the ...
10/07/2026

Jazzy Yoga on the Green with Village Yoga returns live and virtually on Thursday morning, October 8 at 8:00 a.m. on the Town Green.

We’re excited to offer this experience that combines the rhythm of jazz with the serenity of yoga! Join us for this free outdoor class where every pose is inspired by the soulful sounds of jazz music.

Let the melodies guide your flow as we embrace the beauty of movement in nature. All levels are welcome—come find your groove on the mat!

Bring your mat, a friend, and your love for jazz!

Introducing Be-Bop-A-Looza! Get ready to sing, move, play, and groove! Kids and their families are invited to join Baref...
10/07/2026

Introducing Be-Bop-A-Looza!

Get ready to sing, move, play, and groove! Kids and their families are invited to join Barefoot Music Academy for an hour of fun, interactive, hands-on music making.

Sing swinging songs
huffle your feet to jazzy beats
Jam together with groovy instruments

Brought to you by the Duck Community & Business Alliance, come make some music and have a be-bop-a-looza of a good time!

Free and open to the public.

Date: Friday, October 9, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Paul F. Keller Meeting Hall

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1200 Duck Road
Duck, NC
27949

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