Wide Open Works Summer Festival Returns to Ibeam Brooklyn With Bold Jazz Lineup
BROOKLYN, NY — The Wide Open Works (WOW) Summer Festival is back in 2025 with a fresh wave of adventurous jazz and genre-defying performances, lighting up the stage at Ibeam Brooklyn from July 17 to 19. Now in its fourth year, the festival is curated by Connection Works, a Brooklyn-based artist-led organization known for championing boundary-pushing sound.
Fans of jazz and improvised music can expect a mix of veteran legends, emerging voices, and cutting-edge ensembles, all in the intimate setting of one of Brooklyn’s most respected performance venues.
Festival Highlights – July 17–19
Location: Ibeam Brooklyn – 168 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Admission: $30 nightly or $80 for a 3-day pass (advance sales only for full pass)
Event Details via New Music USA
Thursday, July 17
- 7:30 PM – Rob Garcia 4
Featuring Noah Preminger, Julian Shore, Pablo Menares, and Rob Garcia - 8:30 PM – Joe Fonda: From the Source
With Sam Bardfeld, Kenny Wessel, Joe Fonda, and Rob Garcia - 9:30 PM – Tony Malaby Trio
Featuring Tony Malaby, Brandon Lopez, and Jeff Davis
Friday, July 18
- 7:30 PM – Lopez/Laubrock/Rainey
Brandon Lopez, Ingrid Laubrock, Tom Rainey - 8:30 PM – Michel Gentile Without Borders
Michel Gentile, Anders Nilsson, Hilliard Greene, Tom Rainey - 9:30 PM – Caleb Wheeler Curtis Trio
Caleb Curtis, Sean Conly, Michael Sarin
Saturday, July 19
- 7:30 PM – Patricia Brennan Trio
Featuring Patricia Brennan, Kim Cass, Noel Brennan - 8:30 PM – Chet Doxas & Tomas Fujiwara Duo
Chet Doxas and Tomas Fujiwara - 9:30 PM – Steve Cardenas Trio
With Steve Cardenas, Ben Allison, Allan Mednard
Festival Mission: Bold Music, Deep Community
Made possible with support from the New York State Council on the Arts, Brooklyn Arts Council, and other cultural contributors, the WOW Summer Festival seeks to celebrate the wide-open creative range of modern jazz — from chamber-like nuance to explosive improvisation.
Whether you’re a long-time jazz enthusiast or new to experimental soundscapes, this festival promises a powerful, intimate journey through the best of New York’s jazz scene.
Will you be attending any of these performances at Ibeam?
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