Atlanta Jazz Festival set in Piedmont Park for Memorial Day Weekend: May 24-26

ATLANTA — Make plans now for the 48^th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival, which will be held Memorial Day weekend, May 24-26. One of the largest free jazz festivals in the country, the Atlanta Jazz Festival, is an annual celebration of culture, community, and the art of jazz. This year’s festival is presented by Design Essentials. Returning to Piedmont Park, in the heart of Midtown Atlanta, the three-day festival, which will include an array of activities and vendors, will take place from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. each day.  

To view a special video message from Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, click HERE.

“We have a fabulous lineup of musicians performing at the 48^th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival,” states Adriane Jefferson, Executive Director of the City of Atlanta – Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs. “We’re presenting international, national, and local artists who will perform a wide variety of music from traditional, swing, big band and contemporary jazz so there’s something for every jazz lover. To learn more about the artists performing at this year’s festival and pre-festival concert, visit: atljazzfest.com.”  

Here’s the Piedmont Park concert schedule: 

Saturday, May 24 

1 p.m.    Khari Cabral & JIVA     

3 p.m.    Aneesa Strings 

5 p.m.    Takuya Kuroda

7 p.m.    Marsha Ambrosius 

9 p.m.    Derrick Hodge

Sunday, May 25 

1 p.m.    Kenny Banks Jr.

3 p.m.    Jarrod Lawson

5 p.m.    Ravi Coltrane

7 p.m.    Andromeda Turre 

9 p.m.    Russell Gunn & Blackhawk Quartet                

Monday, May 26

1 p.m.    Brandon Woody

3 p.m.    Tyreek McDole

5 p.m.    Charles McPherson

7 p.m.    Dianne Reeves

9 p.m.    Joe Gransden and his Big Band 

The Atlanta Jazz Festival Presents Robert Glasper on May 23

This year’s pre-festival concert will be an evening with pianist Robert Glasper and vocalist Baby Rose at Atlanta Symphony Hall, 8 p.m., on Friday, May 23. Tickets will go on sale at Ticketmaster at noon on March 28. For more information click HERE.

Piedmont Park Information

• ADMISSION: FREE and open to the public. 
• PUBLIX KIDZONE. This area will offer games and interactive play for all ages. The GEEARS Mayor’s Summer Reading Club will give away free books at the KIDZONE while supplies last.
•  VENDORS & SHOPPING. A wide variety of food vendors will tempt your taste buds with BBQ, gyros, burgers, Caribbean food and more.  Browse the vendor booths for unique items including art, clothing, jewelry, and this year’s AJF merchandise. 
• PARK RULE:.There will be NO GRILLING, NO PETS, NO STAKING OF TENTS and NO GLASS BOTTLES OR CONTAINERS allowed in Piedmont Park during the festival. 
• THE JAZZ SPOT: Take your festival experience to the next level by booking a reserved tent with seating area. You’ll find pricing and details on the festival website. 
• LOCAL TRANSPORTATION:. You can bike to the festival and use the free bike valet located on 10^th Street near Park Tavern. If you drive, please note there is no parking allowed on neighborhood streets surrounding the festival. You can park only in paid parking lots. One of the best ways to come to the festival is to take public transportation. 

Sponsors for this year’s Atlanta Jazz Festival include Design Essentials, Publix, Crown Royal, Teremana Tequila, Chick-fil-A, PNC Bank, Centennial Yards, Chevrolet, Tito’s Vodka, Fontis, Marta, Atlanta Falcons. 

The 48^th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival is presented by the City of Atlanta – Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs. The festival is funded through corporate sponsorships and by Atlanta Jazz Festival Inc, a 501(c)(3) cultural, non-profit organization.  For more information about this year’s festival including The Jazz Spot, transportation options, nearby accommodations, and the Late-Night Jazz concert, visit the website at atljazzfest.com.