- The festival showcased a range of genres, from jazz and R&B to hip-hop and soul.
- Attendees could move between performances, discovering new artists and genres.
- Erykah Badu’s electrifying headlining performance capped off the weekend-long celebration of music.
For two days, Maymont was filled with the sounds of jazz, R&B, soul and hip-hop as the Richmond Jazz & Music Festival returned to Richmond for its 16th year.
Held August 8–9, the annual festival brought together established stars, rising artists and music lovers for a weekend of diverse performances across two stages.
This year’s lineup included Erykah Badu, Lupe Fiasco, Leon Thomas, LLOYD, Samara Joy, Noname, Free Nationals, Johnny Gill, Doug E. Fresh and more. (Richmond Jazz and Music Festival)
A Weekend Built Around the Music
From the moment festivalgoers entered Maymont, it felt like more than a series of concerts. Families, longtime attendees and younger music fans filled the grounds, creating the cross-generational energy that has become part of the Richmond Jazz & Music Festival experience…