Atlanta Jazz Festival

May 23–25, 2026 · Atlanta, GA, USA · Piedmont Park

The Atlanta Jazz Festival is one of the largest free jazz festivals in the United States, serving as an annual celebration of music, culture, and the art of jazz. Established in 1978 by Mayor Maynard Jackson, the festival features a diverse lineup of local, national, and international jazz artists, ranging from traditional swing and bebop to contemporary jazz, Afro-Cuban rhythms, and jazz-influenced hip-hop. The event culminates each Memorial Day weekend at Piedmont Park following a month-long series of events known as '31 Days of Jazz' held throughout the metro Atlanta area. The festival includes multiple stages, an artist market, food vendors, and a dedicated kids' zone.