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Jacksonville Jazz Festival Join us May 21 – 24, 2026, for an unforgettable weekend of FREE live entertainment in Downtown Jax, set against the scenic backdrop of the St. Johns River!

The Jacksonville Jazz Festival returns Memorial Day Weekend, May 25 - 28, 2023! The festival will kick off with the Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition presented by Keyboard Connection on Thursday, May 25th followed by three days of live, free entertainment along the St. Stay tuned for updates on the Jacksonville Jazz Festival social media channels and at jacksonvillejazzfest.com. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter:


Please note: Times subject to change

08/20/2026

The groove is LIVE. The river is calling. And Jacksonville? Jacksonville showed UP. 🎷🔥

It is over now, and so we carry it. The way you carry anything that has changed you — quietly, and with both hands. Four nights. One city. Ten thousand souls who came as strangers and left as witnesses to something true. Music does that. It always has. Long before we had the language for what we needed, we had the song. We still do.

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Produced by MediumFour
Music: Butcher Brown — Ibiza (Live)

The weather isn't the only thing thats hot, so is this deal! For a limited time, you can use promo code: JAZZ2026 to get...
08/20/2026

The weather isn't the only thing thats hot, so is this deal!

For a limited time, you can use promo code: JAZZ2026 to get 30% off all official jazz fest merchandise! Also all orders over $50 will receive free shipping!

To claim your discount: https://cojspecialevents.company.site/

05/24/2026

Saturday at jazz festival was a historical night for funk and jazz! Here is a groovy recap incase you missed it!

Check out today’s updated Ford on Bay stage schedule! 🎷 Moonchild is currently on stage, and all remaining performances ...
05/24/2026

Check out today’s updated Ford on Bay stage schedule! 🎷 Moonchild is currently on stage, and all remaining performances are still on schedule for the evening, weather permitting.

We can’t wait to celebrate an incredible final day of the 2026 with you!

🥳 4:30 PM UPDATE 🥳The Code Blue has ended and festival gates are tentatively scheduled to reopen at 4:45 PM. Moonchild w...
05/24/2026

🥳 4:30 PM UPDATE 🥳

The Code Blue has ended and festival gates are tentatively scheduled to reopen at 4:45 PM. Moonchild will now be the first performer of the day 🎷

Please proceed with caution while traveling to the festival.

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⚠️ 3:40 PM UPDATE ⚠️

The Jacksonville Jazz Festival is currently in a Code Blue due to cloud-to-ground lightning detected within a 10-mile radius of the event site. Guests should evacuate the festival gate area immediately. Gates will be held until at least 4:30 PM.

Attendees are encouraged to seek shelter in their vehicles until it is safe to return.

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⚠️ 3:20 PM UPDATE ⚠️

Festival gates are currently being held until at least 3:45 PM due to approaching weather containing lightning in the area. Gates will open as soon as conditions are deemed safe.

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☁️🚨 Reminder: is a rain or shine event! Ponchos and umbrellas 48” or smaller are permitted inside the festival. As of 2PM, festival gates will still open at 3PM today!

The Jacksonville Jazz Festival team, National Weather Service, and local safety partners are continuing to monitor weather conditions for Sunday. Festival operations will only pause if cloud-to-ground lightning is detected within a 10-mile radius of the event site or if there is an imminent safety threat. Should that occur, guests will be required to evacuate the festival footprint and seek shelter in their vehicles.

Please continue monitoring this post and official festival social channels for updates throughout the day. We will share information as quickly as possible. Stay weather aware and use caution while traveling to and from the festival.

🥳 5:26 PM SATURDAY WEATHER ALERT 🥳 The Jacksonville Jazz Festival has officially reopened and guests may now re-enter th...
05/23/2026

🥳 5:26 PM SATURDAY WEATHER ALERT 🥳

The Jacksonville Jazz Festival has officially reopened and guests may now re-enter the festival footprint 🎷

Thank you to everyone who followed festival safety protocols and evacuation instructions during the weather delay. Your cooperation helps us keep guests, performers, vendors, and staff safe throughout the weekend.

We look forward to welcoming you back for another incredible night of music!

🥳 5:30 PM SATURDAY WEATHER UPDATE 🥳We have officially reopened and guests may now re-enter the festival footprint 🎷Thank...
05/23/2026

🥳 5:30 PM SATURDAY WEATHER UPDATE 🥳

We have officially reopened and guests may now re-enter the festival footprint 🎷

Thank you to everyone who followed evacuation and safety instructions during the weather delay. We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to another great night of music!

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⚠️ 4:26 PM SATURDAY WEATHER ALERT ⚠️

The Jacksonville Jazz Festival is currently in a Code Blue due to cloud-to-ground lightning detected within a 10-mile radius of the event site. Guests should evacuate the festival footprint immediately. Entry gates are temporarily closed as the site is evacuated.

Attendees are encouraged to seek shelter in their vehicles until it is safe to return.

Please continue monitoring official social media channels for real-time updates throughout the event.

Who’s ready for another day of incredible music? 🎷 Gates open at 3 PM, and Kim Scott kicks off the Ford on Bay stage pre...
05/23/2026

Who’s ready for another day of incredible music? 🎷 Gates open at 3 PM, and Kim Scott kicks off the Ford on Bay stage presented by Publix at 3:15 PM!

☂️ Reminder: Ponchos and umbrellas 48” or smaller are permitted inside the festival.

The Jacksonville Jazz Festival team, National Weather Service, and local safety partners are continuing to monitor weather conditions for Saturday. Please stay weather aware and continue monitoring our social channels for updates throughout the day.

05/23/2026

The first full day of the was a BLAST! We hope everyone who came had a groovy and funkadelic time jammimg out downtown!

05/23/2026

The 2026 Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition presented by Yamaha was EPIC! What a great kick off the Jacksonville Jazz Fest. Thank you to all the finalists who were involved! And congrats again to Rowan Tucker-Meyer!

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32099, 32201–32212, 32214–32241, 32244–32247, 32250, 32254–32260, 32266,

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