Prince Edward County Jazz Festival
August 12 - August 17
The Prince Edward County Jazz Festival celebrates 25 years of excellence in jazz performance and music education. The Jazz Festival has grown from a small annual August festival in Picton, Ontario to a multi-faceted Incorporated Charitable Organization. With a year-round presence, the PEC Jazz Festival: offers high quality performances throughout The County and beyond; provides diverse opportunities for young musicians to learn and perform with experienced mentors; supports a PEC Jazz Ensemble; provides live streaming of performances, lectures, clinics and other promotional and educational initiatives.
Prince Edward County Jazz Festival Main Stage 2025
We are delighted to present the 25th edition of the PEC Jazz Festival. Tickets are on sale now through Eventbrite and the Regent Theatre box office.
Big Smoke Brass at Huff Estates Winery
Tuesday evening August 12, sponsored by Huff Estates Winery
This is Big Smoke Brass’ fifth annual appearance. You know what a great time we always have with this dynamic group. Last year this show sold out in less than two weeks. Hint, hint …
Doghouse Orchestra at Huff Estates Winery
Wednesday evening August 13, sponsored by Huff Estates Winery
This is the Doghouse Orchestra’s first time at the PEC Jazz Festival, and we are very excited to have them. Crossing styles from R&B through country and blues, it's all jazz. You will have so much fun, and might find yourself wanting to learn the trombone. Limited seating, so act quickly.
Caity Gyorgy at Sandbanks Winery
Thursday afternoon August 14, sponsored by Sandbanks Winery
Caity Gyorgy is a 3-time JUNO award winning Canadian vocalist known for singing bebop and swing music. Caity first performed at the PEC Jazz Festival in 2023 and was a crowd favourite. With original songs and classics, she channels the great jazz singers of the past, but with a fresh and dynamic style. This is an intimate space and a great chance to hear this amazing singer in the winery Barrel Room.
Ahmed Moneka & Friends at the Waring House Gardens
Friday afternoon August 15, sponsored by The Waring House
Ahmed Moneka brings us the exciting sounds of Afro-Arabic jazz, perfect for a summer
afternoon. Exotic, powerful and captivating, this will be a great show.
The Music of Quincy Jones at The Regent Theatre
Saturday August 16, a co-production with The Regent Theatre
Generously sponsored by Elizabeth Crombie Real Estate Team, and The Sage Group Come with us and celebrate the music of one of the greatest musicians, composers and producers of the last 75 years. Featuring the vocals of Alana Bridgewater and Christopher Plock, and accompanied by an amazing all-star band led by Eric St-Laurent. This special evening will explore the legendary songbook of Quincy Jones, paying homage to the man behind some of the most iconic sounds in music history. Tickets for this show will only be available through The Regent Theatre box office.
Dánae Olano at Waring Hall
Sunday evening August 17, sponsored by The Waring House
Dánae Olano was born and raised in the musical melting pot of Havana, Cuba. Currently, Dánae is best known in North America as a founding member of the all-female band Jane Bunnett and Maqueque. Since its formation in 2013, Maqueque has earned a Juno Award and a Grammy nomination. An evening of fabulous piano driven, Cuban flavoured jazz.
