Atlanta Jazz Festival

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 Shirl

ey 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.

06/17/2026

“The rain didn’t wash the soul away.” -

We caught up with Kamasi Washington moments after taking the stage at Atlanta Jazz Festival to reflect on the performance, his connection to the music, and why Atlanta continues to hold a special place in his heart.

Safe to say, the love is mutual. 🤎

ATL been ready. ⚽️🔥Jerseys out. Energy up. ATL United in the mix.World Cup is here now, but ATL was already moving like ...
06/15/2026

ATL been ready. ⚽️🔥

Jerseys out. Energy up. ATL United in the mix.

World Cup is here now, but ATL was already moving like the host city it is.

06/15/2026

Yes. We felt it too, Kamasi 🫶🏾

Thank you to our Day 1 headliner, kamasi washington Washington, for gracing the Atlanta Jazz Festival stage with so much talent, energy, and love.

06/03/2026

The music was hot… and so was the flavor 🔥🌶️

Louisiana Hot Sauce brought the spice to Atlanta Jazz Festival all weekend long with bold bites, fun activations, and nonstop energy in the park. Between the jazz, the food, and the crowd dancing from set to set, it was the perfect recipe for a legendary weekend.

Because let’s be honest... every good cookout, festival plate, and summer memory tastes a little better with Louisiana on it.

06/03/2026

From the workshop to the stage, the story kept unfolding. 🎷✨

After his Atlanta Jazz Festival performance, we caught up with Cody Matlock to talk about his set, including his Erykah Badu covers and his duet with Atlanta legend Dashill Smith.

Dashill, who was also featured in our Afrobeat Jazz: Rhythm, Roots, and Evolution workshop, joined Cody on stage for a special moment rooted in history, collaboration, and Atlanta sound.

Tap in for the backstory behind the performance and the song.

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The fits came to play, too. 🎷✨Atlanta Jazz Festival is always about the music, but y’all know the style is part of the s...
06/02/2026

The fits came to play, too. 🎷✨

Atlanta Jazz Festival is always about the music, but y’all know the style is part of the show.

From linen to color, shades to statement pieces, the park was giving a runway with a soundtrack.

06/02/2026

Last week, we teased it. This week, we’re telling the truth. 🤣

Our friends at asked what song fuels the soul.

Let’s just say the answer has been tested, approved, and trusted. 👀

Tap in for the reveal, and drop the song that moves your soul in the comments.

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05/31/2026

RYZE showed up and showed OUT at Atlanta Jazz Festival.

From feel-good lattes to frozen slushies in the middle of Piedmont Park heat, the RYZE Truck became a festival favorite all weekend long. The vibes were high, the drinks were flowing, and the energy matched the music.

If you stopped by for a sip, a selfie, or a surprise giveaway, you already know the experience was top tier.

Thank you to RYZE for keeping Jazz Fest fueled with flavor, joy, and a whole lot of good energy.

05/29/2026

Tune in tomorrow to hear the answer 🤣

Our friends at asked what jazz song fuels the soul… and we had to pause before telling the truth 😅🎷

Tap in for a little Sounds of the Soul moment from Atlanta Jazz Festival weekend.

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This is cute. I’d tighten it like this:ATLANTA!You showed up and showed out. 🌧️🎷Yes, it rained.Yes, it poured.And yes, y...
05/29/2026

This is cute. I’d tighten it like this:

ATLANTA!

You showed up and showed out. 🌧️🎷

Yes, it rained.
Yes, it poured.
And yes, y’all still found a way to dance, smile, and have a good time.

When the sky opens up, Atlanta finds the joy anyway.

Shoutout to everyone who came out, put on a poncho, grabbed an umbrella, danced in the rain, and kept the festival spirit alive.

Y’all are the real MVPs.

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