JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Live music lovers, this one is for you!
The Jacksonville Jazz Festival is returning downtown on Memorial Day weekend.
The event kicks off with a piano competition at the Florida Theatre on Thursday, May 26, followed by three days of live music and free entertainment on two stages along the St. Johns River at the Ford on Bay.
The festival is free to attend, but preferred seating and VIP experience packages are available for purchase.
The legendary Patti LaBelle is just one of many performers you can expect to see.
See the current lineup below. More performers are expected to be announced, according to the event’s website.
Friday, May 27 - 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Herbie Hancock
- Jazzmeia Horn
- Christian Sands Trio
- The United States Air Force Airmen of Note
Saturday, May 28 - 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- George Benson
- Emmet Cohen Trio
- John Lumpkin Trio featuring Patrick Bartley
Sunday, May 29 - 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- Patti LaBelle
- Mindi Abair
- David Sánchez’ Carib
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