# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Memphis Jazz Festival 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 09 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sun, 11 Oct, 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for the inaugural Memphis Jazz Festival, a three-day festival bringing together local talent, national artists, and music loversAbout this EventThe Downtown Memphis Commission is excited to announce the inaugural Memphis Jazz Festival, taking place October 9–11, 2026, in Downtown Memphis. The three-day festival will be free and open to the public, bringing together local talent, national artists, and music lovers for a celebration of jazz in the heart of our city.Memphis is known around the world for its music. While blues, soul, rock ’n’ roll, and gospel are deeply woven into our identity, jazz is also an important part of the Memphis music story. The Memphis Jazz Festival will celebrate that legacy while creating a new platform for the musicians and creatives shaping its future.Date: October 9-11, 2026Location: Main StreetCost: Free and open to all!While the Memphis Jazz Festival is free and open to the public, attendees are encouraged to RSVP to stay informed about festival announcements, artist lineups, schedules, locations, and everything you need to know to make the most of the festival experience.The festival lineup includes: Theo Croker, Dear Silas, Parkerhurt Quartet, Memphis Jazz Orchestra, Joe Restivo 4, Henry Conerway III, Deborah Swiney, Stephen M. Lee, The Power to the People Quartet, Pat Register, Hope Clayburn & The Memphis Manes, Gary Topper & Symmetry, Kenny Reed Quintet, and Alex Upton Trio.The inaugural festival will feature three distinct Downtown experiences throughout the weekend.Jazz After Hours — Friday, October 9. The Memphis Jazz Festival will kick off Friday night with jazz experiences at The Westin Memphis Beale Street, hosted by Strictly Jazz entertainment. Guests can start their festival weekend with live music & cocktails. Time TBASaturday, October 10, Memphis Jazz Festival Main Stage will bring the festival directly to the Main Street Mall between Peabody Place and Union Avenue, featuring jazz workshops and two stages of live entertainment from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.Saturday Night, October 10th - Jazz Jam at The Dame Saturday night, the festival continues at The Dame at Hotel Pontotoc with an intimate jazz jam session sponsored by the Memphis Jazz Workshop and hosted by Henry Conerway. The session will bring musicians together for an organic, collaborative celebration of jazz, creating the kind of late-night musical exchange that has long been central to jazz culture. Time TBASunday, October 11, will close out the weekend with the Sunset Jazz season finale at Court Square Park, featuring performances from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.Throughout the weekend, restaurants throughout Downtown Memphis will join the celebration with jazz brunches, live music, festival-inspired menus, and special offerings throughout the weekend.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/memphis/memphis-jazz-festival-2026/100001998493557027
- **Event Categories**: music, festivals, entertainment, jazz, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 5
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
  - Location: South Main Street
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Memphis
- **state**: TN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: South Main Street
- **lat**: 35.1137805
- **long**: -90.0596731
- **full address**: South Main Street, South Main Street, Memphis, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Memphis Jazz Festival 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Memphis Jazz Festival 2026 takes place on Fri, 09 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sun, 11 Oct, 2026 at 09:30 pm at South Main Street, South Main Street, Memphis, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Memphis Jazz Festival 2026?
  - **A:** Memphis Jazz Festival 2026 is organized by Downtown Memphis Commission.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Downtown Memphis Commission's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Downtown Memphis Commission a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Downtown Memphis Commission has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Memphis Jazz Festival 2026 is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Memphis, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Memphis Jazz Festival 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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