Beginning this Friday, May 28 at 9 a.m., VIP Experience packages and preferred seating will go on sale to the public, including an exclusive Memorial Day weekend offer on the VIP Full Festival Experience package for only $349.00 plus taxes and fees. VIP Full Festival Experience package prices will increase once this limited time offer sells out. VIP Single-Day Experience packages start at $149.00 plus taxes and fees and all-new preferred seating starts at $59.00 plus taxes and fees.
 
The VIP Full Festival Experience package includes access to all VIP areas, up-front seating, exclusive cuisine and dedicated bars, a wristband loaded with $200 in food/beverage credit, air-conditioned bathrooms, admission to the Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition presented by Keyboard Connection – The Piano Place and VIP merchandise. The VIP Single-Day Experience package includes access to all VIP areas, up-front seating, exclusive cuisine and dedicated bars, a wristband with $50 in food/beverage credit, air-conditioned bathrooms and VIP merchandise. Preferred seating includes a dedicated padded seat close to both stages, an exclusive bar and air-conditioned bathrooms for preferred seating guests only. For full details, please visit jacksonvillejazzfest.com.
 
The festival will kick off with the Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition presented by Keyboard Connection - The Piano Place on September 29 at the Florida Theatre, and will continue October 1-3 in Downtown Jacksonville with two stages of live, free entertainment along the St. Johns River. The Swingin’ Stage will be at Riverfront Plaza and the Groovin’ Stage will be at Ford on Bay, with the two stages connected via activations along Independent Drive.
 
For more information, please visit jacksonvillejazzfest.com. Stay tuned to Jacksonville Jazz Festival social media channels and website for further announcements and updates.
 
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About the Jacksonville Jazz Festival: The Jacksonville Jazz Festival is a free, multi-day music festival produced by the City of Jacksonville Division of Sports and Entertainment. The festival welcomes residents and visitors to enjoy live music performances, food, drinks and activations throughout the weekend in Downtown Jacksonville along the St. Johns River. The Jacksonville Jazz Festival includes two stages of great music, Piano Competition, Sacred Jazz Brunch, local food and drink experiences, Jazz Marketplace, Jazz Clinic and more. For updates and information, please visit jacksonvillejazzfest.com.
 
About the City of Jacksonville Division of Sports and Entertainment: The City of Jacksonville Division of Sports and Entertainment attracts, hosts and creates opportunities that drive economic impact, accelerate the Jacksonville brand and improve the quality of life and cultural engagement for visitors and residents. Jacksonville hosts hundreds of diverse events each year making Northeast Florida a premier destination with rich tradition and world-class hospitality. For more information, visit events.coj.net.