The award-winning artists slated to perform this Memorial Day Weekend deserve a larger crowd, so the City is moving the free festival to Tailgaters Parking to allow for more attendees.
 
WHEN:

• Thursday, May 22, Jacksonville Piano Competition presented by
  Yamaha, The Florida Theater (128 E Forsyth St #300, Jacksonville, FL 32202) at 7:00 pm
• Friday, May 23 - Sunday, May 25, 2025

WHERE: Aside from the Piano Competition, all performances will take place at Tailgaters Parking (225 Talleyrand Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32202)
 
WHO: PERFORMER DETAILS
 
Friday: 4:00pm - 11:00pm

• Let's Ride Brass Band featuring Bella Kosal 4:30 - 5:30 pm
• Spyro Gyra  6:00 - 7:15 pm
• Maysa 7:45 - 9:00 pm
• Kool & The Gang  9:30 - 11:00 pm

Saturday:  3:00pm - 11:00pm

• Douglas Anderson School of the Arts Jazz Combo 3:45 - 4:15 pm
• Piano Comp Winner  4:45 - 5:15 pm
• Tank and the Bangas 5:45 - 7:00 pm
• Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue  7:30 - 8:45 pm
• Janelle Monáe  9:15 - 10:45 pm (Encore)

Sunday:  3:00pm - 10:30pm

• UNF Jazz Ensemble I 3:15 - 3:45 pm
• Connie Han Trio  4:15 - 5:15 pm
• Branford Marsalis Quartet 5:45 - 6:45 pm
• Boney James  7:15 - 8:30 pm
• The Roots 9:00 - 10:30 pm

TICKETS AND INFORMATION:
The festival is free; however, Premium Tickets can be purchased to secure your spot. To purchase Premium Tickets, or for more information, visit: Please visit to https://jacksonvillejazzfest.com.
 
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