Jamaica JAMS

For almost 30 years, the DJQ community has celebrated music at the Jamaica Arts and Music Summer Festival. Join us for a weekend of concerts and family-friendly activities along the Avenue.

Neon outline of a hot dog with condiments and a bun.

Where?

Jamaica Ave, between Parsons Boulevard and 170th Street

When?

August 31-September 1, 2026

Jamaica JAMS 2025 Recap

  • Man wearing a beige straw hat, reflective sunglasses, and a yellow Hawaiian shirt with a tropical print, standing at a colorful market stall with pineapple-shaped cups and other drinks, outdoors under umbrellas.

    Photo Credit: Amanda Neville

  • Display of colorful glass marbles arranged on white trays, resembling vegetables like carrots, peas, radishes, and others, at a craft or toy store.

    Photo Credit: Amanda Neville

  • A woman wearing a brightly colored face mask and patterned jacket sits next to a young girl in a yellow shirt and a blue cap. The girl is holding yellow pamphlets and a yellow tablet, while the woman is gesturing and holding a white tissue or cloth. They are outside in what looks like a parking lot.

    Photo Credit: Amanda Neville

  • Bearded man wearing a colorful balloon hat, yellow glasses, a blue vest, and rainbow-striped bag, making a peace sign at an outdoor event.

    Photo Credit: Amanda Neville

  • Colorful gemstone trees displayed for sale on a white table at an outdoor market.

    Photo Credit: Amanda Neville

  • Barbecue grill with chicken drumsticks, pork ribs, and skewers of grilled meat cooking over hot coals, with condiments and supplies in the background.

    Photo Credit: Amanda Neville

  • A man playing drums and a person playing keyboard at a street performance booth under a black canopy, with people walking in the background on a city sidewalk.

    Photo Credit: Amanda Neville

  • Group of chocolate-covered marshmallow treats on skewers decorated with colorful sprinkles and white icing.

    Photo Credit: Amanda Neville

  • A group of people standing outside a store called Rainbow, with a man and a girl posing for photos in the foreground. The man is wearing sunglasses, a white shirt with a badge, and a cap, while the girl is wearing a white t-shirt and light-colored cargo pants. Several people are visible behind them, and some are taking pictures.

    Photo Credit: BID Staff

  • A bicycle cart with colorful flags and merchandise on display, surrounded by people in an outdoor marketplace.

    Photo Credit: Amanda Neville

  • Colorful juice stand with three women in blue shirts and hats, with jars labeled 'Orchata,' 'Iced Coffee,' 'Soursop,' 'Hibiscus,' 'Passion Fruit,' 'Tamarind,' and 'Fruit Punch' on the counter. There are vibrant signs with tropical and fruit illustrations above, promoting various flavors.

    Photo Credit: Amanda Neville

  • Crowd of people walking through an outdoor street fair with vendor tents and colorful flags on a sunny day.

    Photo Credit: BID Staff

Jamaica JAMS 2025
As Seen on Instagram

Schedule

  • A group of people outdoors, with a woman playing a saxophone, another woman playing a double bass, and others at a table with food and drinks, in front of a building and colorful banners.

    JAMS Under the Stars

    Rufus King Park
    August 1st
    6–10 PM

    An evening concert, paying homage to jazz, rock, funk, and R&B legends of southeast Queens.

  • Two women sitting outdoors at a picnic, eating barbeque and smiling at the camera.

    Open-Air JAMS Festival

    Jamaica Ave
    August 2nd
    11 AM–7 PM

    A festival complete with family-friendly activities, shopping, food, community resources, and music.

  • A display of various hoodies and sweatshirts with Queensbridge Houses and Southside Queens logos, stacked and arranged on shelves. Some are hung, and others are folded, showcasing multiple colors, including red, gray, green, black, and blue.

    Raffles

    Jamaica Ave
    August 2nd
    11 AM–7 PM

    Enter free raffles for the chance to win gift cards, coupons, and other prizes.

2024 Recap

We had so much fun celebrating with our community last summer! Enjoy photos taken by our DJQ community, or submit your own.

  • Children dressed in colorful, traditional African outfits performing a dance on an outdoor stage during a cultural festival. A large digital screen in the background displays event details.

    Image credit: Tyra Emerson