It’s spring here in the ATL, and you know what that means! It’s festival season! From amazing pop-up festivals to Atlanta’s iconic multi-day festivals, there are so many things to do an see this spring in Atlanta!
One of the most famous Atlanta festivals is definitely the Atlanta Jazz Festival, which happens every May in the ATL! This year, we’ve got a stellar lineup of musicians and activities, so keep scrolling for all the details!
What is the Atlanta Jazz Festival?
The Atlanta Jazz Festival is a massive, FREE event that celebrates jazz in all its forms! The festival features some of the biggest jazz stars from all over the world over the entire month of May, culminating in a 3-day music festival over Memorial Day weekend!
The festival’s mission is “to expose and entertain a diverse audience of Jazz aficionados, young Jazz enthusiasts and aspiring musicians to the rich heritage and variety of Jazz as an authentic form of American music.”
Who’s performing at the 2025 Atlanta Jazz Festival?
This year’s Jazz Festival has a stunning lineup of performers. Here’s who you can expect!
Saturday, May 24th, 2025
- 1pm – Khari Cabral & Jiva
- 3pm – Aneesa Strings
- 5pm – Takuya Kuroda
- 7pm – Marsha Ambrosius
- 9pm – Derrick Hodge
Sunday, May 25th, 2025
- 1pm – Kenny Banks Jr.
- 3pm – Jarrod Lawson
- 5pm – Ravi Coltrane
- 7pm – Andromeda Turre
- 9pm – Russell Gunn & Blackhawk Quartet
Monday, May 26th, 2025
- 1pm – Brandon Woody
- 3pm – Tyreek McDole
- 5pm – Charles McPherson
- 7pm – Dianne Reeves
- 9pm Joe Gransden and his Big Band
What else can I expect at the festival?
Along with an incredible lineup of jazz artists, the Jazz Festival supports local vendors! There will be plenty of artists vending their goods to peruse in between sets! And of course, there will be plenty of food and drink vendors too! So enjoy a delicious bite, buy some art, and enjoy the festival of jazz, right here in the ATL!
Okay, I’ve gotta check it out! Gimme the details
Where: Piedmont Park (You can check out the map of the park/where everything is here!)
When: May 24th – 26th, 2025
Cost: FREE!
The nearest MARTA stations are Midtown and Arts Center, both located just a few walkable blocks from the Park.
You can learn more about the festival on their website, here!
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