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2015 Jacksonville Jazz Fest

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City of Jacksonville
Office of Sports & Entertainment
214 North Hogan Street, 4th Floor
Jacksonville, FL 32202
(904) 255-5422

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Accommodations for persons with disabilities are availabile upon request. Requests must be made no later than 14 business days prior to the start of the festival.

The weather isn't the only thing thats hot, so is

The weather isn't the only thing thats hot, so is this deal!

For a limited time, you can use promo code: JAZZ2026 to get 30% off all official jazz fest merchandise! Also all orders over $50 will receive free shipping!

To claim your discount: https://cojspecialevents.company.site/

Saturday at jazz festival was a historical night f

Saturday at jazz festival was a historical night for funk and jazz! Here is a groovy recap incase you missed it!

Check out today’s updated Ford on Bay stage schedu

Check out today’s updated Ford on Bay stage schedule! 🎷 Moonchild is currently on stage, and all remaining performances are still on schedule for the evening, weather permitting.

We can’t wait to celebrate an incredible final day of the 2026 #JaxJazzFest with you!

🥳 4:30 PM UPDATE 🥳 The Code Blue has ended and fe

🥳 4:30 PM UPDATE 🥳

The Code Blue has ended and festival gates are tentatively scheduled to reopen at 4:45 PM. Moonchild will now be the first performer of the day 🎷

Please proceed with caution while traveling to the festival.

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⚠️ 3:40 PM UPDATE ⚠️

The Jacksonville Jazz Festival is currently in a Code Blue due to cloud-to-ground lightning detected within a 10-mile radius of the event site. Guests should evacuate the festival gate area immediately. Gates will be held until at least 4:30 PM.

Attendees are encouraged to seek shelter in their vehicles until it is safe to return.
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⚠️ 3:20 PM UPDATE ⚠️

Festival gates are currently being held until at least 3:45 PM due to approaching weather containing lightning in the area. Gates will open as soon as conditions are deemed safe.

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☁️🚨 Reminder: #JaxJazzFest is a rain or shine event! Ponchos and umbrellas 48” or smaller are permitted inside the festival. As of 2PM, festival gates will still open at 3PM today!

The Jacksonville Jazz Festival team, National Weather Service, and local safety partners are continuing to monitor weather conditions for Sunday. Festival operations will only pause if cloud-to-ground lightning is detected within a 10-mile radius of the event site or if there is an imminent safety threat. Should that occur, guests will be required to evacuate the festival footprint and seek shelter in their vehicles.

Please continue monitoring this post and official festival social channels for updates throughout the day. We will share information as quickly as possible. Stay weather aware and use caution while traveling to and from the festival.

The first full day of the #jaxjazzfest was a BLAST

The first full day of the #jaxjazzfest was a BLAST! We hope everyone who came had a groovy and funkadelic time jammimg out downtown!

🥳 5:26 PM SATURDAY WEATHER ALERT 🥳 The Jacksonvi

🥳 5:26 PM SATURDAY WEATHER ALERT 🥳

The Jacksonville Jazz Festival has officially reopened and guests may now re-enter the festival footprint 🎷

Thank you to everyone who followed festival safety protocols and evacuation instructions during the weather delay. Your cooperation helps us keep guests, performers, vendors, and staff safe throughout the weekend.

We look forward to welcoming you back for another incredible night of music!

⚠️ 4:26 PM SATURDAY WEATHER ALERT ⚠️ The Jacksonv

⚠️ 4:26 PM SATURDAY WEATHER ALERT ⚠️

The Jacksonville Jazz Festival is currently in a Code Blue due to cloud-to-ground lightning detected within a 10-mile radius of the event site. Guests should evacuate the festival footprint immediately. Entry gates are temporarily closed as the site is evacuated.

Attendees are encouraged to seek shelter in their vehicles until it is safe to return.

Please continue monitoring official #JaxJazzFest social media channels for real-time updates throughout the event.

Who’s ready for another day of incredible music? 🎷

Who’s ready for another day of incredible music? 🎷 Gates open at 3 PM, and Kim Scott kicks off the Ford on Bay stage presented by Publix at 3:15 PM!

☂️ Reminder: Ponchos and umbrellas 48” or smaller are permitted inside the festival.

The Jacksonville Jazz Festival team, National Weather Service, and local safety partners are continuing to monitor weather conditions for Saturday. Please stay weather aware and continue monitoring our social channels for updates throughout the day.

The 2026 Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition prese

The 2026 Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition presented by Yamaha was EPIC! What a great kick off the Jacksonville Jazz Fest. Thank you to all the finalists who were involved! And congrats again to @Rowantuckermeyer!

Friday is finally here 🎷 Throw on some comfortab

Friday is finally here 🎷

Throw on some comfortable shoes and get ready for Day 2 of #JaxJazzFest! Gates open at 4 PM as Downtown Jacksonville comes alive with incredible music and nonstop energy.

🎶 More info: JacksonvilleJazzFest.com

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