The Atlanta Jazz Festival returns this weekend with three days of live performances across the city. This year’s edition features a full lineup of performers. The festival has grown into one of Atlanta’s longstanding cultural events.
Atlanta Jazz Festival Returns for 49th Edition
The annual Atlanta Jazz Festival is bringing its 49th edition this year. It is known to be one of the largest jazz festivals in the U.S. The event celebrates jazz music through live performances, cultural programming, food vendors, and more.
The festival is produced by the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs. It has been running since 1977 and features performances that run all day. It also hosts events related to jazz before Memorial Day weekend.
The festival is widely regarded as the unofficial start of summer in Atlanta. It also attracts internationally known performers each year.
Lineup and Highlights
The Atlanta Jazz Festival features a mix of jazz, soul, funk, R&B, and experimental music. This year, several major jazz, soul, and hip-hop-influenced artists will perform at the event. Here is the lineup:
Day 1
- Buddy Red
- Aja Monet
- Nate Smith
- Christian McBride & Ursa Major
- Kamasi Washington
Day 2
- Cleveland P Jones
- Myron McKinley Trio
- Donnie-The Colored Section
- Esperanza Spalding
- The Roots
Day 3
- Cody Matlock
- Nicole Zuraitis
- Destin Conrad
- Butcher Brown
- PJ Morton
Visitors also attend the event for other reasons, including the open-air park atmosphere, the family-friendly activities, and the food trucks. An artist market is also available during the festival.
Date and Venue Details
The Atlanta Jazz Festival will be held from May 23 to May 25 at Piedmont Park. Admission is free. Visitors can purchase VIP tickets for additional access.
Visitors can either buy the AJF Society Membership or Tito’s Jazz Spot. The former is an annual membership priced at $1,500 and includes two passes per day. It also offers a parking pass per day, a VIP gift bag, a framed poster, food and beverages, access to the VIP area, and discount tickets to the concerts.
Tito’s Jazz Spot offers a premium daily upgrade to festivalgoers. It is priced at $200 for a single ticket or $1,500 for a group of ten per day. It includes a day pass, open-air seating area, private cash bar, private restrooms, and light snacks.
The event promises three days of jazz to visitors, artists, and music lovers alike.
