Jacksonville Jazz Festival

Name: Jacksonville Jazz Festival
Start: 2026-05-24
Location: Ford on Bay, 288 E Bay St

May

Date

24 May (Sunday)

Time

Sun, May 24 – Mon, May 25

Venue

Ford on Bay, 288 E Bay St

Jacksonville, FL, United States

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📝 Useful Information

The Jacksonville Jazz Festival returns to Downtown Jacksonville for Memorial Day Weekend, May 21–24, 2026. For over 40 years, this free celebration has featured jazz legends and modern icons along the St. Johns River.

The 2026 festival primarily takes place at Ford on Bay, featuring a single outdoor stage for the main performances.

The festival features a blend of funk, soul, and jazz across its four days:

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Event Details & Locations

2026 Artist Lineup

Festival Experience & Tickets

•Kick-off Event: The Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition at the Florida Theatre on Thursday, May 21, at 7 p.m..

•Florida Theatre

•Main Festival: Three days of free live music at Ford on Bay (288 E Bay St) from Friday, May 22, to Sunday, May 24.

•Festival Hours:

•Friday: 4 p.m. – 11 p.m.

•Saturday: 3 p.m. – 11 p.m.

•Sunday: 3 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

•Headliners: Parliament Funkadelic featuring George Clinton, Andra Day, and Nile Rodgers & Chic.

•Other Notable Artists: Esperanza Spalding, Moonchild, Kamasi Washington, Sheila E. & the E-Train, Galactic featuring Jelly Joseph, and Eliane Elias.

•Cost: The event is free to attend with no general admission ticket required.

•Upgrades: Premium Experience packages (VIP and Preferred Seating) are available for purchase, offering perks like air-conditioned restrooms, dedicated bars, and up-front seating.

•Premium Experience packages

•Amenities: The festival includes a Jazz Marketplace for local artists and makers, as well as various food and drink vendors. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs for seating at the main stage.

Updated at 22 Mar 2026