About this Event
For 40 years, the Jacksonville Jazz Festival has brought music lovers together to enjoy an incredible weekend of food, drinks, community and of course music. What started from humble beginnings has grown into one of the largest and beloved Jazz Festivals in the country. Known for our distinguished lineups, magnificent riverfront stages and our one-of-a-kind premium experiences, there is no better way for you to experience the Festival! The 2021 Jacksonville Jazz Festival will have two amazing stages for you to groove at daily.
2021 Festival Location and Times:
Wednesday, 9/29: 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Piano Competition at the Florida Theatre
Swingin’ Stage presented by Jacksonville Aviation Authority – Riverfront Plaza and Groovin’ Stage – Ford on Bay Dates & Times-
Friday, 10/1: 4 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Saturday, 10/2: 2 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Sunday, 10/3: 2 p.m. – 10 p.m.
VIP AND PREFERRED EXPERIENCESVIP EXPERIENCE
VIP Wristband Enhancements
This year we have made your experience even better with our new VIP wristband, loaded with all of your VIP perks. $200 in food and beverage credits will be loaded on each wristband for the full festival experience, and $50 in credits will be loaded on each single-day festival experience wristband. Spend it how you want within both VIP areas, no one is looking! Having more fun than your wristband can handle? Credit card payments are accepted in addition to the pre-loaded credits, no need to reload your wristband!
Up-Front Seating
Sure, you could lug a lawn chair and binoculars around with you all day, or you could kick up your feet and enjoy all of the shows front and center from a padded chair with plenty of legroom at the two 2021 Jacksonville Jazz Festival stages!
Exclusive Cuisine
Feeling hungry from all that groovin’? You don’t have to wander far when you’re at either of the two VIP areas. Indulge in multiple food choices with your VIP credits that are loaded right on your wristband! $200 in food and beverage credits will be loaded on each wristband for the full festival experience, and $50 in credits will be loaded on each single-day festival experience wristband. Having more fun than your wristband can handle? Credit card payments are accepted in addition to the pre-loaded credits, no need to reload your wristband!
Dedicated VIP Bars with Beer, Wine, and Liquor
You’re a VIP, you don’t wait for drinks! In VIP, walk up to your dedicated bar and get yourself a beer, wine or spirit! Who knew life could be so good? Enjoy a complimentary water, and snag alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks at the VIP bar. $200 in food and beverage credits will be loaded on each wristband for the full festival experience, and $50 in credits will be loaded on each single-day festival experience wristband. Having more fun than your wristband can handle? Credit card payments are accepted in addition to the pre-loaded credits, no need to reload your wristband!
VIP Lounge
Relax in the air-conditioned VIP only lounge when you aren’t seeing your jazz favorites. High top tables, lounge chairs, TVs airing the festival, and more!
Climate-Controlled Restrooms
Enjoy exclusive, private restrooms with running water and glorious air-conditioning just steps away from where you will be groovin’!
Official Merchandise
You didn’t think we’d send you home empty-handed, did you? Your VIP swag pack scores you a 40 anniversary limited-edition bag, a limited-edition lapel pin, sunglasses, and a $5 coupon towards your purchase of $25 or more at the Jacksonville Jazz Festival Merch location.
Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition presented by Keyboard Connection - The Piano Place Admission (VIP Full Festival Experience Package Only)
Witness the best of the best from across the country battle it out for all the glory. Your VIP pass guarantees you admission to this jazz fest tradition on September 29 at the Florida Theatre.
Reserved Parking
There’s plenty of parking downtown, but none of it is more convenient than where you’ll be parking your jazz-wagon! Why walk any further than you must when you could save your energy for dancing the night away, you party animal?
2021 Pricing:
VIP Full Festival Experience:
Full Festival Experience package pricing increases as quantities become limited and price levels sell out. Each full festival package pricing level includes the same items, the earlier you purchase, the more you save!
Starting at level 1 pricing for $349
Pricing will increase to level 2 pricing at $399 once level 1 pricing sells out and will continue from there to additional levels.
VIP Single-Day Festival Experience:
Single-day experience packages do not include discounts for purchasing early – but don’t wait because they will sell out before the festival!
Friday - Single-Day VIP Festival Experience: $149
Saturday - Single-Day VIP Festival Experience: $199
Sunday - Single-Day VIP Festival Experience: $199
Additional taxes and fees are added to all purchases at checkout.
PREFERRED SEATING - NEW FOR THE 2021 FESTIVAL
Skip lugging around your own chair, looking around for a great place to sit, standing in long lines for a cold beverage, and no air-conditioned restrooms. All-new preferred seating includes it all: a dedicated padded seat that is close to both of the stages, an exclusive bar that’s for preferred seating guests only, and private restrooms with running water and glorious air-conditioning.
2021 Pricing:
Friday - Preferred Seating at BOTH Stages: $59
Saturday – Preferred Seating at BOTH Stages: $79
Sunday – Preferred Seating at BOTH Stages: $79
Additional taxes and fees are added to all purchases at checkout.
Orders made before September 20th at 11:59 P.M. began shipping on September 7th to the address submitted during your purchase.
Orders made on or after September 20th will need to be picked up from the office of the Division of Sports & Entertainment or from the office of Visit Jacksonville. At checkout, you can select for your package to be mailed or held for pickup.
Premium Experience Pickup at Ed Ball: Address: 214 N. Hogan Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 - Floor 4
Monday, Sept. 13th - Thursday, Sept. 30th, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 29th, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Premium Experience Pickup at Visit Jax: Address: 100 N Laura St. #120, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Friday, Oct. 1st, 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 2nd, 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 3rd, 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
If you have any questions regarding the 2021 Jacksonville Jazz Festival premium experiences, please email us at [email protected].
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Downtown Jacksonville, Dowtown, Jacksonville, United States
USD 59.00 to USD 499.00