This free multi-day festival will feature several award-winning artists performing in the heart of Jacksonville, Florida.
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend at the 2026 Jacksonville Jazz Festival! Check out the full festival schedule featuring an incredible lineup of jazz legends, emerging artists, and special performances. Don’t miss one of the top jazz festivals in the country—mark your calendar and explore the schedule today!
This is a rain or shine event. All performers listed are subject to change or cancellation.
FRIDAY • MAY 22, 2026
GATES OPEN AT 4:00 PM
Parliament Funkadelic featuring George Clinton
Ghost-Note
Butcher Brown
John Lumpkin II
PERFORMER
Time
Location
John Lumpkin II
4:30 PM
Ford On Bay
Butcher Brown
4:30 PM
Ford On Bay
Ghost-Note
4:30 PM
Ford On Bay
Parliament Funkadelic featuring George Clinton
4:30 PM
Ford On Bay
SATURDAY • MAY 23, 2026
GATES OPEN AT 3:00 PM
Andra Day
esperanza spalding
Sheila E. & The E-Train
Kim Scott
Eliane Elias The Art of Bossa Nova
PERFORMER
Time
Location
Kim Scott
3:30 PM
Ford On Bay
Eliane Elias The Art of Bossa Nova
3:30 PM
Ford On Bay
Sheila E. & The E-Train
3:30 PM
Ford On Bay
esperanza spalding
3:30 PM
Ford On Bay
Andra Day
3:30 PM
Ford On Bay
SUNDAY • MAY 24, 2026
GATES OPEN AT 7:00 PM
Nile Rodgers & CHIC
Kamasi Washington
Galactic Featuring Jelly Joseph
Moonchild
PERFORMER
Time
Location
Piano Competiton Winner
3:30 PM
Ford On Bay
Moonchild
3:30 PM
Ford On Bay
Galactic Featuring Jelly Joseph
3:30 PM
Ford On Bay
Kamasi Washington
3:30 PM
Ford On Bay
Nile Rodgers & CHIC
3:30 PM
Ford On Bay
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