Author: Laken Chaney, Downtown Vision Marketing and Events Assistant
One of Downtown Jacksonville’s most loved events, Jacksonville Jazz Fest, is making noise and returning to #DTJax for its 40th Anniversary. The annual Jazz Fest returns September 29th and October 1 – 3, 2021.
2021 Jacksonville Jazz Fest Lineup:
Friday, 10/1: Jeffrey Osborne, Lelah Hathaway, Najee, Theo Croker, Stefan Harris and Blackout, Marcus Click and Let’s Ride Brass Band
Saturday, 10/2: Sheila E, Cecile McLorin Salvant, Poncho Sanchez, Special EFX Artists, Tia Fuller, Mark Allen Felton, Emmaline, Kandace Springs, Elisha ‘Atlas’ Parris, Party in a Box
Sunday, 10/3: Kenny Edmonds, Stanley Clarke, Bob James, The Baylor Project, Kurt Elling, Melissa Carl, Terri Lynne Carrington, Douglas Anderson School of the Arts Jazz Band
Planning to head Downtown for the Jacksonville Jazz Fest this year? The music doesn’t stop after Jazz Fest is over for the night. Enjoy local music at some of your favorite #DTJax bars every evening after the Jazz Fest is over. Scroll below to get an insight on what will be happening in Downtown Jacksonville!
Jazz Fest After Dark
Each year, Jazz Fest After Dark has been programming and partnering with a select few businesses to keep the music going even after the Jazz Fest has ended for the night. This year, enjoy a pre-party at Manifest Distilling and don’t miss the chance to check out some local bands at various participating venues throughout #DTJax!
Schedule
All performances are free to attend unless noted as ticketed.
Pre-Party, 9/30
- Manifest Distillery
5:30-8:30 p.m. Ulysses Owens Jr. and The WildCrafters Jazz Trio
Friday, 10/1
- Ruby Beach Brewing
7-9 p.m. This Frontier Needs Heroes - Underbelly
8 p.m. MACHINEDRUM, ticketed - De Real Ting
Fridaze Live in the streets: Jazz edition, featuring Eric Carter - Dos Gatos
10 p.m. DJ Hollywood - The Volstead
9 p.m. Raisin Cake Trio - Justice Pub
9 p.m. DJ 3 CLOPS I
11 p.m. Longineu Parsons Ensemble
12:30 a.m. rickoLus & Angel Garcia - Headroom Coffee Bar
10 p.m. Funk Jam All-Stars - 1904 Patio Stage
10 p.m. Lyricist Lounge with Mal Jones - 1904 Music Hall
10 p.m. PoolBoi
11 pm. MercyMercy
12 a.m. Let’s Ride Brass Band
Saturday, 10/2
- Bold City Downtown
7-10 p.m. Jay Peele - Underbelly
8 p.m. TV Girl/Jordana, ticketed - Justice Pub
8 p.m. Hip Hop Hell, ticketed
- Headroom Coffee Bar
Funk Jam All-Stars - De Real Ting
8 p.m. Eric Carter and Company - Dos Gatos
10 p.m. DJ NickFresh - The Volstead
9 p.m.-12 p.m. Groove Coalition - 1904 Patio Stage
10 p.m. MercyMercy & PoolBoi - 1904 Music Hall
Big City Classics
12 a.m. John Parker Urban
Sunday, 10/3
- Justice Pub
7-10 p.m., Justice for the Arts featuring: KnightKrawler, Love Reigns, Dalgoz, Melody Mann, Lil Fiffa
Participating Venues:
1904 Music Hall
1904 Patio Stage
Bold City Downtown
De Real Ting
Dos Gatos
Headroom Coffee Bar
Justice Pub
Manifest Distillery
Ruby Beach Brewing
Underbelly
The Volstead
For more information on Jazz Fest After Dark, check out the website!
Other Local Businesses Worth Checking Out!
Jazz Fest After Dark is not the only thing going on after Jazz Fest this year. If you’re looking for more fun things to do each night after Jacksonville Jazz Fest, we recommend checking out these other local spots!
Dos Gatos, Intuition Ale Works, Element Bar & Bistro, Myth Nightclub & Bar and LIVE Bar.