About the Jacksonville Jazz Festival

The 2011 Jacksonville Jazz Festival will feature renowned performances during the Memorial Day weekend on Main Street, Hemming Plaza, Snyder Memorial Church, The Jacksonville Landing, Riverside Arts Market, Laura St. and various downtown businesses and buildings. Venues are subject to change.

This FREE festival will transform into a vibrant setting with multiple entertainment stages and other components including the Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition (ticketed); Art in the Heart Downtown Art Show & Sale; the Wine Down Tasting Experience (ticketed); Generation Next Youth Talent Competition; Jazz Juniors educational activities and much more.

The ‘Round Midnight Jazz Jam, Sunday Jazz Brunches and a parade in the streets are also included as highlights of the festival. More than 150,000 fans converged on downtown Jacksonville during the 2010 festival so make your calendars to join us for another jazzin' good time at 2011 Jacksonville Jazz Festival!

Keep checking this website for updates on 2011 festival and performers!

2011 Jacksonville Jazz Festival Poster Contest

Deadline for entries: September 1, 2010
Click here for entry rules and parameters (PDF).
Click here for a printable poster contest flyer (PDF).
Calling all artists for the 2011 Jacksonville Jazz Festival Poster Contest! Submit your designs for your vision for the 2011 commemorative poster for a chance to receive a cash prize, free art show space, festival swag and more.

2010 Festival Photo Gallery
2010 Printable Festival Schedule
Get the 2010 festival map!