Atlanta Jazz Festival 2026
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.
- Jazz
- R&B
- Pop
- Hip-Hop
- Rock
- Soul
- Ages
- 30–60
- Family friendly
- Yes
The Atlanta Jazz Festival was a winner of the Greener Festival Award in 2009, recognized for its sustainable transport practices. More recent specific sustainability practices are not detailed in available information.
Schedule
Design Essentials Stage
- 1:00–3:00 PMBuddy Red
- 3:00–5:00 PMaja monet
- 5:00–7:00 PMNate Smith
- 7:00–9:00 PMChristian McBride & Ursa Major
- 9:00–10:00 PMKamasi Washington
Lineup
15 artists
- Nicole Zuraitis
- Cody Matlock
- Buddy Red
- Myron Mckinley Trio
- Cleveland P Jones
- Christian McBride & Ursa Major
- Donnie Performing The Colored Section
Getting there
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