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Atlanta Jazz Festival
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2022 Atlanta Jazz Festival
Festival Guide
For current festival dates, event listings, and the latest Creative Loafing guide, see Atlanta Jazz Festival.
Atlanta Jazz Festival is one of the country’s largest free jazz festivals and a long-running Memorial Day weekend tradition in Atlanta, bringing major jazz artists, crossover performers, and jazz-focused community programming to Piedmont Park.
Festival Overview
Produced by the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, the festival is free and open to the public and serves as the centerpiece of a broader month-long celebration of jazz in Atlanta.
Atlanta Jazz Festival has grown into one of the city’s signature cultural events, connecting Atlanta audiences with internationally known artists, local talent, and a broad view of jazz as a living, evolving art form. The festival’s long-running presence in Piedmont Park has helped make it one of the most recognizable annual music events in the city.
Social & Updates
ATL, Get Ready 🎸🔥
Opening the festival is Atlanta’s very own, BuddyRed
And we heard him clear: bring your friends & expect some surprises 👀
We’ll catch y’all in May
🎸: May 23, 1pm
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The Countdown is Real!
Our Marketplace Vendor applications close April 17th 🛍️✨
Don’t miss out on your chance to showcase your merch at one of the nation’s largest festivals.
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Catch Us Outside 🎷
🗓️ Memorial Day Weekend
📍 Piedmont Park
🕚 11am - 11pm
FREE + OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
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Get ready for a powerhouse performance 🔥
Keyon Harrold joins mileselectricbandofficial for a night of fearless sound, electric energy, and unforgettable live music.
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Atlanta, get there early 🔥
We are excited to announce our opening act for the Atlanta Jazz Festival’s Friday Night Kick Off Concert!
The city’s very own herotheband takes the stage for a night of live music,... @atlantajazzfestival Read more...
ATL, May is all about the music 🎷✨
Become a 31 Days of Jazz Partner and help bring a monthlong celebration of jazz, culture, and community to life across the city.
Support the arts.
Show up for culture.
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If you haven’t tapped in to aja monet yet… this is your sign ❤️🔥
Poetry, music, and storytelling come together in a way that feels both intimate and powerful.
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31 Days of Jazz is here — and we’re taking it to the sky. 🎺
Jazz In The Sky returns to the Colony Square Helipad every Tuesday in May, pairing live music with sweeping views of Atlanta from 320 feet in the air.... @atlantajazzfestival Read more...
From the city, for the city. 🎶
Tag 3 Atlanta musicians you think deserve the spotlight.
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It’s Jazz Appreciation Month 🎷🤎
In ATL, that means we’re getting ready for 31 Days of Jazz and the Atlanta Jazz Festival!
We’re celebrating the music, the culture, and the legacy with free concerts across the city... @atlantajazzfestival Read more...
✨Festival Perks include:
🎼 Access to Bank of America VIP Lounge
🎼 1 Parking Pass Per Day
🎼 VIP Gift Bag
🎼 Framed Poster
🎼 Food & Beverage Included
🎼 VIP Seating
🎼 Private Restrooms
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