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.

Where?

Jamaica Ave, between Parsons Boulevard and 170th Street

When?

August 1-2, 2025

Jamaica JAMS 2025 Recap

  • Photo Credit: Amanda Neville

  • Photo Credit: Amanda Neville

  • Photo Credit: Amanda Neville

  • Photo Credit: Amanda Neville

  • Photo Credit: Amanda Neville

  • Photo Credit: Amanda Neville

  • Photo Credit: Amanda Neville

  • Photo Credit: Amanda Neville

  • Photo Credit: BID Staff

  • Photo Credit: Amanda Neville

  • Photo Credit: Amanda Neville

  • Photo Credit: BID Staff

Jamaica JAMS 2025
As Seen on Instagram

Schedule

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Image credit: Tyra Emerson