One of the nation’s largest FREE jazz festivals is back, and it’s ready to set Atlanta on fire. The 49th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival returns to the iconic Piedmont Park, celebrating culture, community, and the timeless power of jazz in the heart of Atlanta. Presented by Design Essentials and powered by Bank of America, this Memorial Day weekend tradition takes place Saturday, May 23, through Monday, May 25, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily, with live performances lighting up the stages from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m.
This year marks an exciting new chapter for the festival as it welcomes two dynamic partners to help propel the Atlanta Jazz Festival to new heights: Sol Fusion—the powerhouse creative force behind One Music Fest—serving as Festival Manager, and Next Level Events, leading artist booking and management.
“Atlanta is home for us, and the community has always been at the heart of Design Essentials. Supporting the Atlanta Jazz Festival for the third year in a row is simply a reflection of who we are — a brand rooted here, built here, and shaped by the people and culture around us. We don’t just know hair — we know our community. We’ve grown alongside the creativity, the rhythm, and the generations that make Atlanta what it is, and that connection is essential to everything we do.” – Cornell McBride, CEO Design Essentials.
Here’s the schedule in Piedmont Park:
Saturday, May 23
1 pm Buddy Red
3 pm aja monet
5 pm Nate Smith
7 pm Christian McBride & Ursa Major
9 pm Kamasi Washington
Sunday, May 24
1 pm Cleveland P. Jones
3 pm Myron McKinley Trio
5 pm Donnie – The Colored Section
7 pm Esperanza Spalding
9 pm The Roots
Monday, May 25
1 pm Cody Matlock
3 pm Nicole Zuraitis
5 pm Destin Conrad
7 pm Butcher Brown
9 pm PJ Morton
Piedmont Park Festival Highlights:
- Admission: The Atlanta Jazz Festival is FREE and open to the public.
- Publix KidZone: A family-friendly space filled with games and interactive activities for kids of all ages.
- Food Vendors & Shopping: Come hungry. Enjoy a diverse selection of food vendors serving everything from BBQ and gyros to burgers and Caribbean cuisine. Browse vendor booths featuring art, clothing, jewelry, and exclusive Atlanta Jazz Festival merchandise.
- Park Rules: No grilling, no pets, no staking of tents, and no glass bottles or glass containers are allowed in the festival area.
- VIP Opportunities: Elevate your festival experience with access to the VIP Lounge. Ticket pricing and details are available on the festival website.
For more information, visit the festival website: atljazzfest.com.
Discover this year’s artists and curated sounds on Spotify and YouTube.