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Atlanta Jazz Festival Held each Memorial Day Weekend, this is one of the largest FREE jazz festivals in the U.S. Visit us at https://atljazzfest.com/. Music heals.
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The Atlanta Jazz Festival is regarded as one of the country’s largest FREE jazz festivals. It is an annual musical showcase that celebrates jazz legends and up-and-coming jazz greats in venues throughout metropolitan Atlanta during the entire month of May. Culminating during Memorial Day weekend, the festival will feature show-stopping performances in Piedmont Park. According to former Mayor Shirley Franklin, “The festival was formed to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of our city and has blossomed into a celebration of our nation’s contribution to human expression. It reaches deep within the human soul and soothes and nourishes the empty-hearted and cultivates the spirit of community that surges through the City of Atlanta. The Atlanta Jazz Festival is one of the city’s proudest traditions.”

The Festival is produced by the City of Atlanta Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs, and it is FREE and open to the public.

09/05/2026

Before the Atlanta Jazz Festival became an Atlanta tradition, it started with:
🎷 An idea
🎷 Shirley Franklin
🎷 Two interns

No massive blueprint. Just a few people with an idea and the willingness to see where it could go.

Former Mayor Shirley Franklin takes us back to the beginning of what would become one of Atlanta’s most beloved cultural traditions.

And the way it all came together? You’ll want to hear this story 👀

The Atlanta Jazz Festival family mourns the passing of the incomparable Cassandra Wilson. 🕊️A two-time Grammy Award winn...
09/02/2026

The Atlanta Jazz Festival family mourns the passing of the incomparable Cassandra Wilson. 🕊️

A two-time Grammy Award winner and one of jazz’s most distinctive voices, Wilson shared her artistry with Atlanta Jazz Festival audiences across four appearances in 1988, 1992, 2000 and 2001.

Her voice, artistry and contribution to jazz leave a legacy that will continue to resonate for generations.

We are grateful to have been part of her journey and honored that she was part of ours.

Rest well, Cassandra Wilson. 🎶🕊️

08/18/2026

It’s just what we do 🖤✨

07/16/2026

Atlanta, you understood the assignment. 🧡

Three incredible days of world class music, unforgettable performances, and a park full of people celebrating the power of jazz and community.

Thank you for making the 2026 Atlanta Jazz Festival one for the books. Until next time. 🎷

07/16/2026

The love we have for our pets should never be limited by the barriers around us. 

Taking the stage at the  Atlanta Jazz Festival, Dr. Callie Harris reflects on EBONY’s Music & Pets Feed the Soul panel, presented in partnership with Purina and Petfinder, alongside moderator justdanablair, darris_cooper, and Cat Small… sharing why representation in veterinary medicine matters and why pet ownership should feel possible for every family.

Because when we remove barriers, we create more opportunities for people and pets to thrive together.

How can we make pet ownership feel more accessible for every family? Be a part of the conversation and click the link in bio to discover the full recap.

07/08/2026

Donnie gave us soul, story, and spirit on the Atlanta Jazz Festival stage.

From the first note to the final moment, his performance felt like a reminder of the power of music to move people, bring us together, and speak straight to the heart.

Thank you, Donnie Soulliere, for bringing so much love and intention to Piedmont Park.



Sounds like you understood the assignment 😮‍💨

And ATL was here for it 🫶🏾

AJF loves you back ❤️

07/03/2026

AJF loves you too 🖤

Thank you N A T E S M I T H for gracing our stage rain or shine ✨

We felt that 🥁✨

And that 🔥

… And this too ❤️‍🔥

Consider this our receipt.

Thanks again N A T E S M I T H and everyone who came out despite the weather.

Y’all are the real MVP 🫶🏾

06/22/2026

You can plan a pretty picnic, but you can’t predict the weather 🧡

Rain or shine, Atlanta showed up. And PJ Morton showed out.

Thank you, PJ Morton, for helping us close it out with heart, soul, and love in the park.

Stay tuned for the backstory on how this performance came to be 🐸☕️

Atlanta, thank you. 🎷✨To everyone who came out, danced, sang, stayed through the rain, and filled Piedmont Park with so ...
06/22/2026

Atlanta, thank you. 🎷✨

To everyone who came out, danced, sang, stayed through the rain, and filled Piedmont Park with so much love, we appreciate you.

That spirit is what makes Atlanta, Atlanta. Rain came through, and the city still showed up with joy, patience, and full festival energy.

To the artists, sponsors, vendors, partners, volunteers, production teams, public safety teams, and every person working behind the scenes, thank you for helping bring this festival to life.

Atlanta Jazz Festival is free for the people because so many people pour into it.

Thank you for another beautiful weekend in the park. 💛

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