Nearly 50 entertainers will take the stage at 2025 Texas Jazz Festival in Corpus Christi

Get ready to enjoy free concerts on three stages as the annual Texas Jazz Festival returns for its 64th year Oct. 17.

The three-day event will be open at Heritage Park from 5 p.m. to midnight Oct. 17, noon to 12:30 a.m. Oct. 18 and noon to 6 p.m. Oct. 19.

Along with music, attendees can enjoy tasty food, drinks and goods from local vendors.

There are three stages ― CITGO North Stage, H-E-B South Stage and L&F Distributors Center Stage ― that will be hosting musicians. For more information, visit texasjazz-fest.org.

Here’s the full schedule and some important information before the annual festival:

A band performs at the Texas Jazz Festival in Heritage Park in Corpus Christi in this 2022 file photo.

Texas Jazz Festival lineup

Oct. 17

CITGO North Stage
- St. Mary’s University Jazz Orchestra ― 6:15 to 7:15 p.m.
- Texas State University Jazz Ensemble ― 7:45 to 9 p.m.
- Sax in the City ― 9:30 to 10:30 p.m.
- Tom Braxton ― 11 p.m. to midnight
H-E-B South Stage
- Matt York ― 6:15 to 7:15 p.m.
- Latin Talk ― 7:45 to 9 p.m.
- Ermelinda Cuellar Jazz ― 9:30 to 10:30 p.m.
- Kyle Turner ― 11 p.m. to midnight
L&F Distributors Center Stage
- Jose-Miguel Yamal & Phase 1 ― 6 to 7 p.m.
- Cruise Control ― 7:30 to 8:45 p.m.
- Joseph Vincelli ― 9:15 to 10:30 p.m.
- Great Abate Quartet ― 11 p.m. to midnight

Oct. 18

CITGO North Stage
- Mike Guerra Jazz Band ― 12:15 to 1:30 p.m.
- Gerry Gibbs and the Aliens ― 2 to 3:15 p.m.
- Straight Ahead ― 3:45 to 5 p.m.
- Ric Cortez Latin Jazz Project ― 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.
- Dreaming in Color ― 7:15 to 8:30 p.m.
- Anthony Caceres Quartet ― 9 to 10:15 p.m.
- Jeff Lofton Quartet ― 10:45 p.m. to midnight
H-E-B South Stage
- Bobby Galvan ― 12:15 to 1:30 p.m.
- Gary Liscano ― 2 to 3:15 p.m.
- The Bobby Falk Group ― 3:45 to 5 p.m.
- Latin Heart ― 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.
- Claudia Melton ― 7:15 to 8:30 p.m.
- Chris Villanueva Quintet ― 9 to 10:15 p.m.
- Cliff Gordon’s Wanderers’ ― 10:45 p.m. to midnight
L&F Distributors Center Stage
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Islander Jazz Band ― Noon to 1:15 p.m.
- Theresa Chen ― 1:45 to 3 p.m.
- Michelle Garibay-Carey ― 3:30 to 4:45 p.m.
- USAF Band of the West ― 5:15 to 6:30 p.m.
- Billy Ray Sheppard ― 7 to 8:15 p.m.
- Andrew Hayward ― 8:45 to 10 p.m.
- Joseph Serrato ― 10:30 p.m. to midnight

Oct. 19

CITGO North Stage
- RGV Jazz Orchestra ― 12:15 to 1:30 p.m.
- Maricela Sanchez ― 2 to 3:15 p.m.
- FBI Blues Band ― 3:45 to 5 p.m.
- Del Mar Jazz Band ― 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
H-E-B South Stage
- The Veterans Band ― Noon to 12:30 p.m.
- Miller High School Jazz Band ― 12:45 to 1:15 p.m.
- Harlingen High School South ― 1:30 to 2 p.m.
- Dona High School Ensemble ― 2:15 to 2:45 p.m.
- King High School Jazz Band ― 3 to 3:30 p.m.
- Texas A&M University-Kingsville ― 4 to 6 p.m.
L&F Distributors Center Stage
- Coastal Bend Big Band ― Noon to 1:15 p.m.
- Papa Chapa ― 1:45 to 3:15 p.m.
- Verve ― 3:30 to 4:45 p.m.
- Europa featuring Joe Posada & Dean James ― 5:15 to 6:30 p.m.

Chris and son Logan Salinas watch a band perform at the Texas Jazz Festival in Heritage Park in Corpus Christi in this 2022 file photo.

Know before you go

Tickets will need to be purchased for all drinks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Food vendors and market vendors do not require tickets. Tickets are sold in $1 increments.
The Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority will provide a free Park and Ride service at City Hall and the Nueces County Courthouse. Buses will pick up and drop off every 10 to 15 minutes.
No coolers, ice chests or alcoholic beverages may be brought in.
Dogs are welcome, as long as they are on a leash. Be responsible and pick up after your pet.
It is recommended to bring your own lawn chairs as seating is limited.
All credit card purchases will have a $5 minimum and a 5% service fee.