The Jacksonville Jazz Festival is one of the largest free jazz music festivals in the country that features a star-studded lineup annually. Local enthusiasts and aficionados from around the world unite at the Jacksonville Jazz Festival to celebrate the music, art, and culture of America’s jazz!
The festival is taking place on Memorial Day Weekend, May 26 – 29 and will feature several award-winning artists with FREE performances at two stages along the St. Johns River: the Swingin’ Stage presented by the Jacksonville Aviation Authority at Riverfront Plaza and the Groovin’ Stage at Ford on Bay. Performers include Patti LaBelle, Herbie Hancock, KEM and many more!
Kicking off the festival at the Florida Theatre, the Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition presented by Keyboard Connection - The Piano Place will feature five piano finalists will compete for cash prizes and the opportunity to perform at the festival on May 29. Registration is FREE and required to attend the Piano Competition, make sure to register on our website.
Festival hours are Friday, May 27 and Saturday, May 28 from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday, May 29 from 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
More festivities will take place all over the event site and those include the Jazz Clinics, Jazz Jam presented by HOT 99.5, Second Line Jazz Parade presented by V101.5, and the Jazz Marketplace. Details regarding the full festival event schedule can be found on the Jacksonville Jazz Festival website.
Know Before You Go
· This year’s festival is cashless. Guests may use their credit cards, mobile and tap to pay for onsite purchases. Cash payments will not be accepted.
· Dedicated secured entry points will be staffed with security team members who will facilitate a brief bag inspection. Guests without any bags at all may proceed through the entry point without stopping for expedited entry into the festival. There are no bag dimension limitations for entry, however, please note that larger bags take longer to search and will cause delays, so guests are asked to only bring what is necessary for their needs at the festival. All entry points are identified on our event map that is located on our website and social media channels.
· You may bring your lawn chair or purchase a Jazz Fest chair at the Jazz Store online and pick it up at the festival, store.jacksonvillejazzfest.com.
For more information about the 2022 Jacksonville Jazz Festival, please visit jacksonvillejazzfest.com.