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.

For full schedules and current event details, visit the official festival guide.

Festival History

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.