Find your beat at the Jacksonville Jazz Festival on Memorial Day Weekend, May 22-25, 2025. The Jacksonville Jazz Festival will be held at Tailgaters Parking. This four-day festival is FREE but VIP and preferred seating is available for purchase here.
- Thursday: Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition presented by Yamaha at The Florida Theatre
- Friday – Sunday: Jazz performances at Tailgaters Parking (225 Talleyrand Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32202)
The Jacksonville Jazz Fest, which began in 1981, is one of the largest free jazz fests in the country. The festival is a spectacular event each and every year. To read more about the history of the festival and how it evolved over time, click here.
The headliners this year are:
- Kool & The Gang
- Janelle Monae
- The Roots
The Jazz Fest has attracted some of the biggest names in jazz over the course of its 40+ year history. Past performers have included: