BIX JAZZ SOCIETY BIXFEST
Thu, Jul 31
|Davenport
🎺 BixFest in Davenport is a must for trad jazz lovers—live bands, swing dancing, and vintage vibes all weekend long in Bix Beiderbecke’s hometown. Celebrate where the legend began!
Time & Location
Jul 31, 2025, 9:00 AM – Aug 03, 2025, 1:00 PM
Davenport, 7077 Elmore Avenue, Davenport, IA 52807, USA
About the event
🎺 Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival – Davenport, IA 🎶Join jazz lovers from around the world in celebrating one of America’s most iconic musicians at the Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival, held in Bix’s hometown of Davenport, Iowa. This annual tradition honors the legacy of the legendary cornetist and composer with a full weekend of live traditional jazz, vintage style, dancing, and history right along the Mississippi River.
This year, catch Gina Marie on vocals and drum kit with Paul Asaro and His Rhythm during their featured main sets—bringing high-energy, authentic early jazz to the main stage. You’ll also see Gina behind the drum kit throughout the weekend, lending her rhythmic touch to several other festival groups.
With concerts, after-hours jam sessions, vintage vendors, historical tours, and a warm, welcoming jazz community, BixFest is a bucket-list event for traditional jazz fans and musicians alike. Come for the music, stay for the magic—this is where…