Join us October 3-5, 2025, for the annual Oregon Coast Jazz Party!

For more than two decades, Oregon Coast Jazz Party has celebrated great live jazz—and the dedicated fans who love it—on the beautiful shores of Nye Beach at the Newport Performing Arts Center. Enjoy a lively, marvelously music-focused weekend of live jazz in an idyllic coastal location filled with charm, shopping, local brews, and fresh seafood.

Music director Ken Peplowski returns in 2025! As of April 21st, the full lineup of musicians has been announced: Ken Peplowski (Music Director, Clarinet, Sax), Bruce Harris (Trumpet), Lucy Yeghiazaryan (Vocals), Scott Hamilton (Sax), Mariel Bildsten (Trombone), Diego Figueiredo (Guitar), Mark Feinman (Drums), Alejandro Arenas (Bass), John O’Leary (Piano), Katie Thiroux (Bass), Rossano Sportiello (Piano), and Greg Williamson (Drums).

Session 1: Friday, October 3 @ 7pm
Session 2: Saturday, October 4 @ 1pm
Session 3: Saturday, October 4 @ 7pm
Session 4: Sunday, October 5 @ 1pm