Gateway Park will open for Jazz Fest at 12 p.m. Please enter at Langston & Ft. Myer Drive or Langston and N. Moore Street. The first performer will start at 1 p.m. 

Standard lawn chairs and small blankets are permitted. Please be courteous of your neighbors and only occupy enough room for your personal space. 

• No tents or golf umbrellas. Personal tote-sized umbrellas are permitted. 

• No glass 

• No outside alcoholic beverages. (Beer, wine, hard seltzer, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase at Jazz Fest) 

• No open flame or grills 

• No balloons, confetti, or fireworks 

• No amplified music 

• No solicitation, distributing literature, flyers, etc. 

• No professional cameras (with a removable lens) or recording devices unless official media or staff 

• No laser pointers, weapons, or selfie sticks 

• No tobacco products, vapes, or electronic cigarettes. To smoke, please exit Gateway Park away from food trucks and dining areas. 

All bags are subject to search. We recommend carrying minimal baggage to ensure maximum fun. 

Food from local Rosslyn restaurants is encouraged! Visit our Dining Page to see nearby restaurants and place an order. Outside alcohol is NOT allowed to be brought in; outside non-alcoholic beverages are permitted. Food and drink will be available for purchase at Jazz Fest as well, including the following food trucks (subject to change). 

TBD Food Trucks 

Yes; visit one of bars at Gateway Park where beer, wine, and hard seltzer will be sold! Please enjoy responsibly. Please note, outside alcohol is NOT allowed to be brought in to Jazz Fest. 

Rosslyn Jazz Fest is a cashless event. 

Yes; Gateway Park has restrooms, and there will be additional porta-potties on-site. Look for the bright blue restroom flag in the northwest corner of the park. 

Well-behaved pets are allowed but must be on a leash at all times. Please clean up after your pet and properly dispose of all pet waste. 

Yes! People of all ages can attend this family-friendly event. Loud music is part of the fun — ear protection is encouraged for all! 

We are not doing Jazz Fest t-shirts this year; however, we will be offering specialty Jazz Fest cups that you can purchase onsite to enjoy throughout the day! 

Yes, the park is for all to enjoy. All entrances to the park are wheelchair accessible, except at the corner of westbound Langston Boulevard & N. Fort Myer Drive. We recommend entering at the main entrance at the corner of eastbound Langston Boulevard & N. Fort Myer Drive. For sensory support, we suggest noise-reducing headphones and sunglasses for bright sunlight.  

During the event, lost and found will be at the Rosslyn BID Event Information Tent, located near the main entrance at the southwest corner of Gateway Park. 

After the event, you can email communications@rosslynva.org to see if your lost item has been turned in. Please note: The Rosslyn BID isn’t responsible for lost or stolen items; we will try to reunite you with your belongings if they are turned in. 

Jazz Fest is held rain or shine. In the event of unsafe weather (such as thunder, lightning, high winds, or hail) guests will be encouraged to seek shelter until the weather clears. Performances may be suspended or canceled at the discretion of the event organizer. Please stay connected to our social media (@RosslynVA on Instagram, Twitter/X, and Facebook) for day-of updates. 

Capacity numbers will be monitored throughout the day. In the event of reaching capacity, we will stagger entry into the park. This is for the safety and security of all individuals.