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 2025 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.

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FRIDAY • MAY 23, 2025

GATES OPEN AT 4:00 PM

Kool & The Gang
Maysa
Spyro Gyra
Let’s Ride Brass Band
PERFORMER Time Location
Let's Ride Brass Band featuring Bella Kosal
4:30 PM
Tailgaters Parking
Spyro Gyra
6:00 PM
Tailgaters Parking
Maysa
7:45 PM
Tailgaters Parking
Kool & the Gang
9:30 PM
Tailgaters Parking

SATURDAY • MAY 24, 2025

GATES OPEN AT 3:00 PM

Janelle Monáe
Trombone Shorty
Tank and the Bangas
Piano Competition Winner
Douglas Anderson School of the Arts Jazz Combo
PERFORMER Time Location
Douglas Anderson School of the Arts Jazz Combo
3:30 PM
Tailgaters Parking
Roman Goron - Piano Comp Winner
4:45 PM
Tailgaters Parking
Tank and the Bangas
5:45 PM
Tailgaters Parking
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
7:30 PM
Tailgaters Parking
Janelle Monáe
9:15 PM
Tailgaters Parking

SUNDAY • MAY 25, 2025

GATES OPEN AT 7:00 PM
The Roots
Boney James
Branford Marsalis Quartet
PERFORMER Time Location
Branford Marsalis Quartet
7:30 PM
Tailgaters Parking
Boney James
8:20 PM
Tailgaters Parking
The Roots
9:35 PM
Tailgaters Parking

2025 FESTIVAL & PARKING MAPS

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