ATLANTA — Those looking to jazz up their life can do so for free over Memorial Day Weekend at Piedmont Park.
Yes, May 25 kicks off the annual Atlanta Jazz Festival, which will last for three days in the heart of Midtown.
This year's line-up features an exciting mix of local, national, and even international artists.
“We have a fabulous lineup of musicians performing at the 47th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival on Memorial Day Weekend,” said Camille Russell Love, Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs. “We invite you to experience an eclectic mix of jazz by National artists on Saturday, explore the global sounds of some of the world’s best International artists on Sunday, and discover the latest music from notable Atlanta musicians on Monday.”
FULL PIEDMONT PARK LINEUP
Saturday, May 25
- 1 p.m. New Jazz Underground
- 3 p.m. Sullivan Fortner
- 5 p.m. Butcher Brown
- 7 p.m. Cécile McLorin Salvant
- 9 p.m. Something Else!
Sunday, May 26
- 1 p.m. OKAN
- 3 p.m. Luca Ciarla Trio
- 5 p.m. Jacques Schwarz-Bart
- 7 p.m. OLATUJA
- 9 p.m. Paquito D'Rivera
Monday, May 27
- 1 p.m. Justice Michael & The Passage
- 3 p.m. KELS
- 5 p.m. Groove Centric
- 7 p.m. André 3000: New Blue Sun LIVE
- 9 p.m. Lizz Wright
Late-Night Jazz Concert on May 25
Vocalist and composer Lauren Henderson will be the featured performer at this year’s late-night event at Park Tavern at 10 p.m. on Saturday, May 25. To reserve your tickets, click HERE.
MORE TO KNOW
Is admission free? Yes!
What to do with kids? There will be a kid zone offering games and interactive play
What else is there to do but music? There will be a wide variety of food vendors, plus plenty of booths to purchase art, clothing and jewelry
Any particular park rules? An event release states that there is no grilling, no pets, no staking of tents, and no glass.
VIP options? If you want to jam out like a "very important person," you can book a reserved tent at The Jazz Spot.
How do I get to the festival? You can bike and use the free bike valet located on 10th Street near Park Tavern. If you drive, note there is no parking allowed on neighborhood streets surrounding the festival. You can park only in paid parking lots. Or take public transportation.