Outdoor Events

Join us outside on the plaza at Playhouse Square June 29-30, 2018, when 19 local and regional bands — from jazz and gospel to funk and rock — take to the Strassman Insurance Stage.

We also have plenty of food and beverage options (including our Davey Tree Expert Company Beer Garden), shopping, street performers, Friday Happy Hour (4-7 p.m.), games, Saturday morning yoga (10 a.m.), dancing under the GE Chandelier and so much more.

You won't want to miss it! Check out the full outdoor schedule below.

Festival Map

Full Festival Schedule

Outdoor Lineup

Take a look at the schedule and plan your weekend!

Friday, June 29	Saturday, June 30
2:30 p.m. Tri-C JazzFest Academy Summer Camp	3 p.m. Helen Welch Quartet
3:35 p.m. 3Divas	3:55 p.m. Josh Rzepka Quartet
4:25 p.m. The Glenn Holmes Quartet	5 p.m. Lafayette Carthon & Faith
5:20 p.m. Organ Ism	6:05 p.m. People in the Daytime
6:10 p.m. Becky Boyd & The Groove Train	6:55 p.m. The JSaxx Watkins Experience
7:05 p.m. Acid Cats	8 p.m. Jul Big Green
8:05 p.m. Uptowne Buddha	9:05 p.m. Sam Hooper Group
9:05 p.m. Curtis Taylor & #HASHTAGGED LIVE	10:10 p.m. Ernie Krivda’s Fat Tuesday Big Band
10:05 p.m. Blue Lunch	11:15 p.m. Sammy DeLeon y su Orquesta
11:00 p.m. Jazz Jam Session at Cowell & Hubbard	11:00 p.m. Jazz Jam Session at Bin 216
11:00 p.m. Jazz Jam Session at Crowne Plaza	11:00 p.m. Jazz Jam Session at Crowne Plaza
11:10 p.m. Carlos Jones & the P.L.U.S. Band

Chemical Bank Jazz Talk Tent

JazzFest artists take a minute from their day to discuss the finer points of their work in the Chemical Bank Jazz Talk Tent.

Friday, June 29	Saturday, June 30
4:15 p.m. Meet Sherrie Maricle	3:45 p.m. On Antonio Carlos Jobim: Vinicius Cantuaria/Diego Figueiredo
6 p.m. Behind the Scenes at the Smiling Dog Saloon: Ernie Krivda/Ron Bush	4:40 p.m. The Essence of Bill Withers: José James/Jack Marchbanks
6:50 p.m. Jazz Trivia Game Show	5 p.m. Meet Grace Kelly
7:45 p.m. On Dreaming: Joshua Redman/Dan Polletta	5:45 p.m. Jazz and Social Justice: Terence Blanchard/Jack Marchbanks
	6:35 p.m. Jazz and the American Songbook: Ernie Krivda/Joe Hunter
	7:40 p.m. Jazz Trivia Game Show

Tri-C Hospitality Management Center Cooking Demos

Get tips on creating great tastes with Tri-C chefs and JazzFest artists.

Friday, June 29	Saturday, June 30
Pastry Chef Maureen Leonard	Chef Ky Wong
5:05 p.m. Ice cream with Sherrie Maricle	5:45 p.m. Braising — Hoisin and peanut crusted short rib, Asian slaw with Ben Williams
6:50 p.m. Pâté à Choux with Dominick Farinacci	6:35 p.m. Preserving Your Summer Garden — Tri-C salsa, assorted pickles with Diego Figueiredo
7:45 p.m. Cream puffs with Grace Kelly	7:40 p.m. Easy Desserts at Home — Mixed berry clafoutis with honey mace whipped cream and Nutella crepes filled with sweet ricotta with Joe Hunter

U.S. Bank Kids Club

Open from 3-7 p.m. for the wee-boppers.

Friday, June 29	Saturday, June 30
3:30 p.m. Drumming with Dylan	3:30 p.m. Drumming with Dylan
4 p.m. Artist Pop-in: Grace Kelly	4 p.m. Artist Pop-in: Ben Williams
4:30 p.m. Dance Party!	4:30 p.m. Dance Party!
5:30 p.m. Drumming with Dylan	5:30 p.m. Drumming with Dylan
6 p.m. Dance Party!	6 p.m. Dance Party!

Vendors/Activities

Check out our list of arts and crafts trucks and tents, food trucks and tents, and entertainment such as bands, magicians, games, art, etc. that we've secured for the festival.

*Please note that we are no longer accepting vendor applications for our 2018 festival. Please check back on our website in January for information on how to apply to participate in our 2019 festival.