The Jacksonville Jazz Festival is back for Memorial Day Weekend in Downtown Jacksonville, Florida • May 21 – 24, 2026!
For more than four decades, the Jacksonville Jazz Festival has brought people together to celebrate music, community, and good vibes all weekend long! 🎷 Kick things off Thursday night at the Florida Theatre with the Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition presented by Yamaha, then enjoy three days of FREE live performances at Ford on Bay in the heart of Downtown Jacksonville — filled with incredible food, drinks, and unforgettable moments.
The Jacksonville Jazz Festival is back for Memorial Day Weekend in Downtown Jacksonville, Florida • May 21 – 24, 2026!
For more than four decades, the Jacksonville Jazz Festival has brought people together to celebrate music, community, and good vibes all weekend long! 🎷 Kick things off Thursday night at the Florida Theatre with the Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition presented by Yamaha, then enjoy three days of FREE live performances at Ford on Bay in the heart of Downtown Jacksonville — filled with incredible food, drinks, and unforgettable moments.
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2026 Jacksonville Jazz Fest Performers
Nile Rodgers & CHIC
Parliament Funkadelic featuring George Clinton
Kamasi Washington
esperanza spalding
Galactic Featuring Jelly Joseph
Sheila E. & The E-Train
Ghost-Note
Moonchild
Butcher Brown
2025 Jacksonville Jazz Fest Maps
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