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.
FRIDAY • MAY 23, 2025
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
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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
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
3:45 PM
Tailgaters Parking
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
The Roots
Boney James
Branford Marsalis Quartet
Connie Han
UNF 1
PERFORMER
Time
Location
UNF Jazz Ensemble I
3:15 PM
Tailgaters Parking
Connie Han
4:15 PM
Tailgaters Parking
Branford Marsalis Quartet
5:45 PM
Tailgaters Parking
Boney James
7:15 PM
Tailgaters Parking
The Roots
9:00 PM
Tailgaters Parking
