Amelia Island Jazz Festival

02/12/2026

Valentine’s Day will be Swingin’ with Great Big Band Sounds, Art and Champagne

02/10/2026

🎷 The Big Band Bash is almost here — just 4 days away! 🎷

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of:
• Live Big Band Orchestra
• Dancing all evening
• Champagne toast & chocolate-covered strawberries
• A warm, festive Valentine’s weekend atmosphere

Join Us for the Les DeMerle Orchestra -- 15-Piece Big Band this Valentine's Day!

02/07/2026

🎷 7 Days Until the 2026 Big Band Bash! 🎷

Feel the energy of the Big Band Bash!

Live orchestra. Dancing. A full night of music, rhythm, and celebration.
This is the atmosphere waiting for you at the Amelia Island Jazz Festival Big Band Bash — Saturday, February 14.

Tickets are going fast — don’t wait.

🎟️ Get your tickets now
👉 Look for the ticket link in the comments.

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The Dynamic Les DeMerle Orchestra at Amelia Island Jazz Festival Valentine's Big Band Bash 2025. A note from Les: "Enjoy this swinging arrangement of 'Don’t ...

02/03/2026

Big Band Bash isn’t just an unforgettable Valentine’s night out…

It’s a fundraiser that changes lives. 💛🎷

We are thrilled to announce that Park West Gallery will be joining us again this year with a live auction, donating exquisite artwork similar to the pieces featured at past Big Band Bash events that supported the Amelia Island Jazz Festival Scholarship Program.

When you attend, you’re not only enjoying:

🎶 Live swing jazz & dancing with the Les DeMerle Orchestra featuring Bonnie Eisele
🍓 Chocolate-covered strawberries
🧀 Charcuterie at every table
🥂 A festive champagne toast

…but you’re also helping raise critical scholarship funds for young musicians — like past scholarship winner Wyatt Bruno, now a regular festival performer.

📅 Saturday, February 14, 2026
🎟 Tickets: $125
⚠️ Limited seating available — don’t wait!

👉 Get your tickets today! https://ameliaislandjazzfestival.com/product/big-band-bash/

Celebrate jazz, love, and the next generation of artists.

Tag a friend who would love a special Valentine’s evening with purpose! ❤️

02/01/2026

Still deciding what to do for Valentine’s Day? 💕

Step into an unforgettable night of live big band jazz and dancing with the 15-piece Les DeMerle Orchestra — and know that every ticket supports the Amelia Island Jazz Festival Scholarship Program. 🎶

Here’s what awaits you:
🎺 Live swing & jazz all night
💃 Dance the night away
🍓 Chocolate-covered strawberries
🧀 Charcuterie at each table ( serves 8 )
🥂 A festive champagne toast

📅 Saturday, February 14
🎟 Tickets: $125

Seating is limited — don’t wait!

🎟 Get your tickets now: https://ameliaislandjazzfestival.com/product/big-band-bash/

Tag your Valentine 💃🕺
And share this with friends who love music, dancing, and supporting young artists ❤️

01/31/2026

One of the things that makes Big Band Bash so special is the talent it helps celebrate and inspire. 🎶

We’re proud to feature Wyatt Bruno, our 2021 Scholarship Winner, who now regularly performs at the Amelia Island Jazz Festival and continues to impress audiences with his remarkable musicianship.

Join us this Valentine’s Day for an elegant evening featuring:

🎺 Live swing, jazz, and dancing all night
🍓 Chocolate-covered strawberries
🧀 Charcuterie at each table ( serves 8 )
🥂 A festive champagne toast

💕 February 14
🎟 Tickets $125

👉 Tickets available now — link in comments/bio.

Share this with someone who loves live jazz and supporting rising stars ❤️

01/28/2026

Valentine’s Day calls for something unforgettable. 💕

This year’s Big Band Bash features the Les DeMerle Orchestra—a full 15-piece Big Band, featuring vocalist Bonnie Eisele and special guests.

Get ready for an elegant evening filled with the timeless sound of swing and jazz… and plenty of dancing.

Your ticket includes:

🍓 Chocolate-covered strawberries
🧀 Charcuterie at each table ( serves 8 )
🎺 Live big band music and dancing all night

💕 Saturday, February 14
🎟 Tickets $125

👉 Tickets available now — link in comments/bio.

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Share this with them.

01/26/2026

Valentine’s Day deserves more than a crowded restaurant.

Big Band Bash is a complete Valentine’s experience—

🍓 Chocolate-covered strawberries
🧀 Charcuterie at each table ( serves 8 )
🎺 Live big band music with dancing all evening

Dress up. Dance. Celebrate.

💕 February 14
🎟 $125 per ticket
👉 Tickets available now – link in comments

01/22/2026

🎓 Meet Ayanna Nelson — 2024 Amelia Island Jazz Festival Scholar

Ayanna is a gifted double bass performer and vocalist, and one of the talented young musicians supported through the AIJF Big Band Bash scholarship program.

The Big Band Bash isn’t just about incredible live music—it’s about investing in artists like Ayanna and helping them continue their musical journey.

When you attend the Big Band Bash, you’re supporting education, opportunity, and the future of jazz.

🎶 Valentine’s Day | Big Band Bash | Sat. February 14, 2026
🎟 Tickets available now at ameliaislandjazzfestival.com
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