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Jacksonville, FL 32202
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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.

Nominations for the 2026 Jacksonville Jazz Festiva

Nominations for the 2026 Jacksonville Jazz Festival Hall of Fame are open! Until April 17th, you can nominate musicians, educators, or anyone else that has made a meaningful contribution to the #JaxJazzFest!

After all nominations are in, there will be an open round of voting for the top nominees!

Submit your nominations directly from the Link in Bio!

Fire sale! Get 30% off OFFICIAL Jacksonville Jazz

Fire sale! Get 30% off OFFICIAL Jacksonville Jazz Festival merchandise by using promo code: JAZZ2026 at checkout. All orders over $50 get free shipping!

Disclaimer: Promo code does not apply to new 2026 merchandise.

🎟️ Premium Experience packages presented by JAA ar

🎟️ Premium Experience packages presented by JAA are NOW ON SALE for the 2026 Jacksonville Jazz Festival!

Upgrade your Memorial Day Weekend at the Ford on Bay Stage presented by Publix with Full Festival VIP, Single-Day VIP, or Single-Day Preferred Seating.

✨ Quantities are limited, don’t wait!
🔗 https://jaxjazzfest26.eventbrite.com/

JaxJazzFest.com | #JaxJazzFest

🎟️ Premium Experience packages presented by JAA fo

🎟️ Premium Experience packages presented by JAA for the 2026 Jacksonville Jazz Festival go on sale Friday, February 13 at 10 AM!

Choose from Full Festival VIP, Single-Day VIP, or Single-Day Preferred Seating and enjoy the Ford on Bay Stage presented by Publix with added comfort, exclusive perks, and great views of the music.

💝 Bonus: they make a perfect Valentine’s Day gift!
🔗 Learn more at JaxJazzFest.com | #jaxjazzfest

🔥 The wait is over! 🔥 We’re excited to announce th

🔥 The wait is over! 🔥
We’re excited to announce the 2026 Jacksonville Jazz Festival lineup for our Ford on Bay Stage presented by @publix!

Join us Memorial Day Weekend, May 21–24, in Downtown Jacksonville for three days of FREE live music, featuring an incredible mix of jazz legends, genre-blending artists, and unforgettable performances. Bring your friends, enjoy great food and drinks, and experience where music and community come together.

🎷 Keep an eye out for a special announcement about Jazz in the Plaza, a dedicated stage celebrating the incredible talent of local artists.

#JaxJazzFest | JacksonvilleJazzFest.com

Calling all jazz pianists! Apply now for a chance

Calling all jazz pianists! Apply now for a chance to compete at the Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition presented by Yamaha on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at the legendary Florida Theatre!

Deadline to apply is March 1, 2026, at 11:59pm EST.

To apply, visit the link in BIO!

🔥 It’s official! The Jacksonville Jazz Festival re

🔥 It’s official! The Jacksonville Jazz Festival returns this Memorial Day Weekend — May 21–24, 2026!

🎹 Kick things off Thursday with the Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition presented by Yamaha at the Florida Theatre, then groove through the weekend with three days of FREE live music as the festival returns to The Ford on Bay, featuring a stage presented by Publix!

Save the date, call your crew, and get ready for the sounds of summer in Downtown Jacksonville! ☀️🎶

jacksonvillejazzfest.com | #JaxJazzFest

🎷 Jazz fans, here’s one you won’t want to miss! ✨

🎷 Jazz fans, here’s one you won’t want to miss! ✨

Our friends at @fscjartistseries are presenting @DianaKrall at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts on January 18!

Krall is the only jazz singer to have eight albums debut at the top of the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. To date, her albums have garnered two Grammy Awards, ten Juno Awards and have also earned nine gold, three platinum and seven multi-platinum albums.

🎶 Don’t miss this incredible performance, visit fscjartistseries.org to secure your tickets today!

#thingstodoinjax #dianakrall

🎷✨ Calling all Jax Jazz Fest fans! 🎶🖤 We’re openi

🎷✨ Calling all Jax Jazz Fest fans! 🎶🖤

We’re opening the floor to your suggestions as we get ready for the 2026 Jacksonville Jazz Festival! From smooth jazz 🎺 and soulful grooves 🎤 to bold, genre-blending sounds, your picks could help shape an unforgettable experience.

💭 Who do YOU want to see on stage next year? Drop your TOP 3 artist suggestions in the comments! 👇

We’re looking for fresh, forward-thinking ideas, so don’t be afraid to spotlight rising stars or legendary icons you’d love to see live. Let’s create something incredible together!

#JaxJazzFest #jacksonvillejazzfestival #JazzFestival #JacksonvilleFL #Duval #DuvalCounty

The final day of the 2025 #jaxjazzfest was a rainy

The final day of the 2025 #jaxjazzfest was a rainy one but even that couldn't hold us back all night! Here are some great highlights from the amazing performances.

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