The Blue Note Jazz Festival’s Black Radio Experience is set for its highly anticipated return to The Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa, CA, from August 29-31. The Labor Day Weekend festival will feature performances by the Black Radio Experience’s Artist in Residence Robert Glasper, The Roots, Questlove, Jazmine Sullivan, Hiatus Kaiyote, Esperanza Spalding, and many more, with additional artists to be announced shortly.
Fan presales begin on Wednesday, May 7, at 9 A.M. PT/12 P.M. ET. General on-sale begins Friday, May 9, at 9 A.M. PT/12 P.M. ET. Three-day festival passes and more information can be found HERE.
"Black Radio Experience and Robtober are the platforms I use to bring all my favorite artists and collaborators together as one big family reunion, and this year is no different! I'm honored to be part of such an amazing community and bring that community back together for another dope weekend in Napa,” says Glasper.
Acclaimed musician, producer, and five-time Grammy winner Robert Glasper hosts the iconic weekend, bringing his visionary energy to the lineup. Afterparties will take place on Friday and Saturday night, featuring DJs and special guests: D-Nice, DJ Questlove, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Bryan-Michael Cox, Talib Kweli, and Jahi Sundance. In addition to performances, the weekend will include artist-led experiences, signature culinary events, and wine tastings.
On August 28, Glasper will host an exclusive Opening Dinner & Concert to kick off the Black Radio Experience. Tickets are available for purchase HERE.
For three days, legendary artists and music lovers will come together for a celebration unlike any other. From jazz, hip-hop, and R&B to soul, spoken word, and live DJ sets, the festival is celebrating the sound, legacy, and future of music in all its forms.
The Blue Note is also expanding to include a new venue in Los Angeles, bringing the legendary reputation of its renowned New York flagship to the heart of LA’s dynamic music scene.
ABOUT THE BLACK RADIO EXPERIENCE BLUE NOTE JAZZ FESTIVALS
The storied Blue Note Jazz Festival started in New York in 2011, each summer seeing a month-long celebration of jazz throughout June. The Blue Note Jazz Festival Napa kicked off in 2022 with curation by Robert Glasper, creating a multi-day jazz-meets-hip-hop-and-R&B festival taking place outdoors across multiple stages. Past headliners include John Legend, NAS, Mary J. Blige, Chance the Rapper, Maxwell, Jill Scott, and others. In 2024, the Napa festival was presented as a landmark spin-off with The Black Radio Experience, in association with Glasper at the Meritage Hotel.
The Blue Note is also partnering with The Hollywood Bowl to present the new Blue Note Jazz Festival in Los Angeles—formerly known as the Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival—a beloved annual celebration of jazz held at the iconic Hollywood Bowl. Known for its stellar lineups and electric atmosphere, the festival showcases a diverse range of artists, from legendary performers like Charles Lloyd and Raphael Saadiq to emerging talents such as Yebba, Aneesa Strings, Cimafunk, and more, highlighting the rich and evolving traditions of jazz. This festival is a reimagining of the Playboy Jazz Festival that began at the Bowl in 1979 and inspired the full jazz series programming at the venue to date.
ABOUT BLUE NOTE JAZZ CLUB
The Blue Note Jazz Club in New York City has become one of the premiere venues in the world. While jazz is at its core, the Blue Note continues to broaden its offerings with a mission to spotlight contemporary artists across all musical styles, backgrounds, and cultures. The club and its sister institutions worldwide continue to draw massive household names with frequent surprise appearances from superstars like Stevie Wonder, Tony Bennett, Quincy Jones, Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, and more.
Blue Note Entertainment Group owns and operates New York’s Blue Note Jazz Club, Sony Hall, and Arthur’s Tavern; D.C.’s The Howard Theatre; and Blue Note Jazz Clubs Worldwide, which includes venues in Milan, Italy; Honolulu, HI; Beijing and Shanghai, China; Tokyo, Japan; Napa, CA; and Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, Brazil.
ABOUT ROBERT GLASPER
Robert Glasper is a sonic trailblazer redefining the boundaries of jazz, hip-hop, and soul. With five Grammys, an Emmy, and a Peabody Award, he’s not just a musician—he’s a movement. His groundbreaking Black Radio series reshaped modern music. In 2024, he released Apple Exclusives Let Go, Code Derivation (which earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Alternative Jazz Album), and Keys to the City: Volume One. Whether scoring films, leading genre-bending supergroups, or curating star-studded residencies, Glasper’s work is a constant evolution—elevating music while pushing sound, culture, and community forward.
