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BIT OF JOY | A weekend of jazz

Published on May 21, 2025 at 12:01 pm
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The annual Jacksonville Jazz Fest returns tomorrow, bringing more than a dozen acts to Jacksonville’s Eastside through the weekend. The festival offers locals a chance to catch internationally renowned artists like The Roots alongside local performers like the University of North Florida Jazz Ensemble, all for the low, low price of free. But that’s not all: Jazz Fest After Dark keeps the party going into the wee hours. Several local acts will be taking over venues Downtown, playing until 1 a.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. All but two of those performances are also free. See the full schedule for the fest and for the after party.


author image Newsletter Writer email Heather Henderson is a writer, editor and artist who has lived in Jax for close to 20 years. She has a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of North Florida.

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