SAN ANTONIO – Mark your calendar Jazz enthusiasts. The 41st annual Jazz’SAlive festival is coming to San Antonio in September.
The free two-day event starts from 4- 11 p.m. on Sept. 27 and will continue from 11 a.m.- 11 p.m. on Sept. 28 at Civic Park at Hemisfair located at 210 S. Alamo St.
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The San Antonio Parks Foundation began hosting Jazz’SAlive at Hemisfair in 2023. Originally, the festival was hosted at Travis Park since 1984.
Jazz’SAlive is one of the largest free jazz festivals in the country, according to a press release.
“The vibrant streets of San Antonio are set to echo with the lively melodies and robust rhythms of jazz as the annual Jazz’SAlive Festival returns for its 41st year,” said Cecilia Garcia, Jazz’SAlive event chair and board member of the San Antonio Parks Foundation. “Scheduled to take place from September 27th to 28th, this eagerly anticipated event promises to be a celebration of music, culture, and community.”
Here is a list of jazz artists that will take the main stage at Jazz’SAlive.
Friday, Sept. 27
- Headliner Patrice Rushen
- Dirty River Orchestra
- Kate Kortum
- Dan Ryan Quartet
Saturday, Sept. 28
- Headliner The Lao Tizer Band featuring Elliot Yamin, Eric Marienthal and Chieli Minucci
- United States Air Force Band of the West’s featuring Steven Feifke
- The Catching Daylight Sextet
- Nina & The Gypsies
- MiChelle Garibay-Carey Quartet
- St. Mary’s University Jazz Orchestra
- The Bradley Jazz Ensemble
- Heritage Stage presented by KRTU Jazz Radio
If you’d like to be near the stage and support the event, Jazz’SAlive offers two experiences guests can purchase.
Single-day premium “Patron Seat” tickets are $60 per day.
The VIP Experience Table for eight people is $1,500 per day. The experience will offer complimentary food and beverages, a private table seating and culinary experience and special access to the after party. The experience will be open from 5- 10 p.m. with food service taking place from 6- 9 p.m. This experience is for guests 21 years or older.
Reserve your free general admission ticket or buy premium tickets here.