One of the largest FREE jazz festivals in the country, the Atlanta Jazz Festival is an annual celebration of culture, community, and our love of jazz. The festival returns to Piedmont Park, in the heart of Midtown Atlanta, from Saturday, May 24 through Monday, May 26 from 11 am to 11 pm each day. Attendees will enjoy music by National, International, and Atlanta artists.
To view a special video message from Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, click HERE.
“We have a fabulous lineup of musicians performing at the 48th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival,” states Adriane Jefferson, Executive Director of the City of Atlanta – Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs. “We’re presenting international, national, and local artists who will perform a wide variety of music from traditional, swing, big band and contemporary jazz so there’s something for every jazz lover. Make plans to join us! To learn more about the artists performing at this year’s festival, and our pre-festival concert, visit our website: atljazzfest.com.”
Atlanta Jazz Festival Schedule
Saturday, May 24
1 pm Khari Cabral & JIVA
3 pm Aneesa Strings
5 pm Takuya Kuroda
7 pm Marsha Ambrosius
9 pm Derrick Hodge
Sunday, May 25
1 pm Kenny Banks Jr.
3 pm Jarrod Lawson
5 pm Ravi Coltrane
7 pm Andromeda Turre
9 pm Russell Gunn & Blackhawk Quartet
Monday, May 26
1 pm Brandon Woody
3 pm Tyreek McDole
5 pm Charles McPherson
7 pm Dianne Reeves
9 pm Joe Gransden and his Big Band
The Atlanta Jazz Festival Presents Robert Glasper on May 23
This year’s pre-festival concert will be an evening with pianist Robert Glasper and vocalist Baby Rose at Atlanta Symphony Hall at 8 pm on Friday, May 23. Tickets will go on sale March 28th. To purchase tickets, click HERE.
Information on Attending the Atlanta Jazz Festival
ADMISSION. The event is FREE and open to the public.
KIDZONE. This area will offer games and interactive play for all ages.
SHOPPING & FOOD VENDORS. A wide variety of food vendors will tempt your taste buds with BBQ, gyros, burgers, Caribbean foods and more! Browse the vendor booths for unique items including art, clothing, and jewelry.
PARK RULES. There will be NO GRILLING, NO PETS, NO STAKING OF TENTS and NO GLASS BOTTLES OR CONTAINERS allowed in Piedmont Park during the festival.
VIP EXPERIENCE. If you want to take your festival experience to the next level, book a reserved tent at The Jazz Spot. You’ll find pricing and details on the festival website.
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION. You can bike to the festival and use the free bike valet located on 10th Street near Park Tavern. If you drive, please note there is no parking allowed on neighborhood streets surrounding the festival. You can park only in paid parking lots. One of the best ways to come to the festival is to take public transportation.
The 47th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival is presented by the City of Atlanta – Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs. The mission of the Atlanta Jazz Festival is to educate and entertain a diverse audience of jazz fans and to nurture the next generation of jazz musicians. The festival is funded through corporate sponsorships and by Atlanta Jazz Festival Inc, a 501(c)(3) cultural, non-profit organization. For more information about this year’s festival including the VIP Experience, transportation options, nearby accommodations, or the pre-festival and Late-Night Jazz concerts, visit the website at www.atljazzfest.com.
