The setting is part of the music: this free annual festival celebrates a neighborhood that helped shape jazz in Los Angeles, with enough stages and activities to make a day of it.
What to expect
Jazz performances, art and community pavilions, food and family activities along Central Avenue between MLK Boulevard and Vernon Avenue.
Good to know
- The festival runs Saturday, September 19, from 11am to 7pm.
- Admission is free and the festival is family-friendly.
- Parking is extremely limited; the organizer recommends Metro or rideshare.
- Performances use multiple stages, including the historic Dunbar Hotel.
Going? Keep it.
Common questions
Where does the festival take place?
Along Central Avenue between Martin Luther King Boulevard and Vernon Avenue in Los Angeles.
Is this only a concert?
Music is central, but the festival also includes art, cultural and community pavilions and activities for kids.
