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Jack Melvin, Jr.
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Did you know you can bring your own food to the 20 Did you know you can bring your own food to the 2026 Jacksonville Jazz Festival? 🎷 Yep — even a cooler! Before you arrive, be sure to review the full list of allowed and prohibited items to help make your festival experience as smooth as possible. Please note that certain items are subject to size restrictions. Visit JacksonvilleJazzFest.com for full festival guidelines and details. #JaxJazzFest
Thank you to everyone who participated in our 2026 Thank you to everyone who participated in our 2026 Jacksonville Jazz Hall of Fame vote! The results are in and our hall of fame inductee is the legendary jazz guitarist Jack Petersen! Join us to honor Jack at the hall of fame ceremony during the Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition presented by Yamaha at the Florida Theatre on May 21st.
Why wait until the festival to shop? 🎷 The offici Why wait until the festival to shop? 🎷 The official #JaxJazzFest online store is stocked with new merchandise for 2026, giving you the chance to grab your favorites before festival weekend arrives. From t-shirts and posters to hats, lanyards, and chairs — we’ve got you covered. Supplies are limited, so shop early before your favorite items sell out and arrive festival-ready in style. JacksonvilleJazzFest.com
Whether it’s your first time attending the Jackson Whether it’s your first time attending the Jacksonville Jazz Festival or you’re a returning attendee, take a moment to review key details before you arrive 🎷 More information is coming soon, visit JacksonvilleJazzFest.com for the latest festival updates.
May is here, which means the Jacksonville Jazz Fes May is here, which means the Jacksonville Jazz Festival is right around the corner 🎷🥳 Schedules for both the Ford on Bay and Jazz in the Plaza are available at JacksonvilleJazzFest.com. Quick Reminder: The Jacksonville Jazz Festival is free to attend—no ticket required. Looking to upgrade your experience? Premium Experience packages presented by JAA are still available for purchase. Shipping for Premium packages ends at 11:59 PM on May 3. After that, packages must be picked up. Premium Experience sales close on May 15, so don’t wait to secure yours. #JaxJazzFest | JacksonvilleJazzFest.com
We’re excited to introduce our newest addition, Ja We’re excited to introduce our newest addition, Jazz in the Plaza! 🎷 Located in Riverfront Plaza, this stage will highlight local artists all weekend long, bringing the sound and soul of Northeast Florida to Downtown Jacksonville, May 22 - 24. Enjoy a free, all-ages experience with live music, additional food vendors, and a vibrant atmosphere just steps from the Ford on Bay stage presented by Publix. JacksonvilleJazzFest.com/JazzinthePlaza
Just In! Here is the ballot for the 2026 Jacksonvi Just In! Here is the ballot for the 2026 Jacksonville Jazz Fest Hall of Fame. Starting today you can vote for who you think should be inducted for the 2026 Hall of Fame. Please rank the candidates from 1st - 3rd Choice. Vote here: https://bit.ly/2026JAZZHOF
Join us on Sunday, May 24 for an unforgettable lin Join us on Sunday, May 24 for an unforgettable lineup featuring Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Kamasi Washington, Galactic featuring Jelly Joseph, and Moonchild as we close out your Memorial Day Weekend at the 2026 Jacksonville Jazz Festival 🎷 All on one stage presented by @Publix at Ford on Bay in Downtown Jacksonville! The festival is free to attend—or upgrade your experience with a Premium Experience package presented by JAA at JacksonvilleJazzFest.com! #JaxJazzFest
Saturday is for the ladies at the 2026 Jacksonvill Saturday is for the ladies at the 2026 Jacksonville Jazz Festival! 🎷 We’re celebrating a full day of powerhouse performances from incredible women, including Andra Day, esperanza spalding, Sheila E. & The E-Train, Eliane Elias The Art of Bossa Nova, and Kim Scott. Catch them all on one stage presented by @Publix at Ford on Bay on Saturday, May 23. The festival is free to attend—or upgrade your experience with a Premium Experience package at JacksonvilleJazzFest.com!
The 2026 Jacksonville Jazz Festival is right aroun The 2026 Jacksonville Jazz Festival is right around the corner! In just a few weeks, you could be kicking off your weekend with an incredible Friday night lineup featuring Parliament Funkadelic with George Clinton, Ghost-Note, Butcher Brown, and John Lumpkin II. Catch them live on Friday, May 22 at the Ford on Bay Stage presented by @Publix! 🎷 It’s free to attend—or take it your evening to the next level with a Single-Day VIP or Preferred Seating package presented by JAA. For Info: JacksonvilleJazzFest.com #JaxJazzFest #Jacksonville #JazzFestival #Florida
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