The 29th Annual Central Avenue Jazz Festival will take place on Saturday, Sept. 21, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., on historic Central Avenue between Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. and Vernon Avenue.
FREE annual fan favorite event returns virtually Dec. 14-17 and includes performances from Barbara Morrison & The Bu Crew, 2021 2x GRAMMY nominee Robert Glasper and Terrace Martin
Beginning in 1996, the free event is known for featuring live jazz.
Free outdoor festival on July 28-29 will feature multicultural foods, interactive pavilions and activities for all ages.
Each year, the Central Avenue Jazz Festival draws tens of thousands of people from across the U.S. In addition to live performances by world-class favorites and up-and-coming artists, the revered summer event includes pavilions focused on arts; Balfour Beatty Youth; GRoW @ Annenberg Health and Wellness; and business/employment services, as well as the participation of merchants and food vendors. Also the Central Avenue Historic Improvement District will host their 2nd Annual Jazz Festival Cultural Tour highlighting the legacy of Central Avenue.