End of August Upcoming Live Jazz Festivals You Don’t Want to Miss

Get ready for an exciting lineup of jazz and smooth music events happening across the U.S. in 2024! Here’s a look at some of the most anticipated festivals and concerts:


Fresh Coast Jazz Festival 2024

August 22-24, 2024
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Celebrate the 5th anniversary of Milwaukee’s premier jazz festival on the picturesque shores of Lake Michigan, renowned by National Geographic as one of the top 25 destinations in the world. The Fresh Coast Jazz Festival promises an incredible mix of smooth jazz legends and emerging talent. This year’s headliners include:

  • Boney James
  • Kirk Whalum
  • Kim Scott
  • Dee Lucas
  • Lemek & Quintin Gerard W
  • Marcus Adams
  • Andrea Lisa
  • Ryan La Valette & Nathan Mitchell

Join the party with a purpose and experience an unforgettable weekend of music. Tickets are available now!

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Subaru Summer Concert Series 2024

August – October 2024
Newport Beach, California, USA

Enjoy the perfect blend of smooth jazz, pop, and R&B at the beautiful back bay amphitheater at Hyatt Regency Newport Beach. The Subaru Summer Concert Series features an all-star lineup, including:

  • Spyro Gyra & Lee Ritenour
  • Will Downing
  • Jazz Attack: Rick Braun, Richard Elliot & Peter White
  • Chris Botti
  • Four Tops
  • Najee & Brenda Russell
  • Boney James
  • Eric Benét & Paul Taylor
  • Brian Culbertson
  • Colbie Caillat
  • Sheila E. & Candy Dulfer

Don’t miss this spectacular series of performances in an idyllic setting. Secure your tickets today!

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Concerts for a Cause

August 24 – October 26, 2024
Camp Tuolumne Trails, Groveland, California, USA

The 4th Annual Concerts for a Cause series at Camp Tuolumne Trails brings exceptional performances to a new, accessible venue designed to cater to all needs. This year’s lineup includes:

  • Adam Hawley
  • Vincent Ingala
  • The Boneshakers feat. Randy Jacobs & Jenny Langer
  • Rebecca Jade & Jeff Ryan

Proceeds from these concerts benefit Tuolumne Trails’ summer programs, making it a meaningful way to enjoy great music.

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7th Annual Riverfront Jazz Festival

August 30 – September 1, 2024
Dallas, Texas, USA

Celebrate Labor Day weekend at Dallas’ 7th Annual Riverfront Jazz Festival, featuring a rich blend of jazz, R&B, soul, blues, and neo-soul. The festival’s stellar lineup includes:

  • CeeLo Green
  • The String Queens
  • Maysa
  • Norman Brown
  • Stokley
  • Brian McKnight
  • Ginuwine
  • Stanley Jordan
  • Cassandra Wilson
  • Take 6
  • Down to the Bone
  • Patrice Rushen
  • Sheila E
  • Tower of Power

Enjoy a dynamic weekend of music in the heart of Dallas. Tickets are available now!

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John Coltrane International Jazz & Blues Festival 2024

August 31 – September 1, 2024
High Point, North Carolina, USA

Honoring the legendary saxophonist John Coltrane, this festival is recognized as one of the best jazz festivals in the U.S. The lineup includes:

  • Gregory Porter
  • Brian Culbertson
  • Samantha Fish
  • Incognito
  • Bill Charlap Trio with Special Guests Dee Dee Bridgewater and Nicholas Payton
  • Lao Tizer Band with Karen Briggs
  • Elliot Yamin
  • Chieli Minucci (Special EFX)
  • MunYungo Jackson
  • Jesus Molina
  • Nik West

Join in celebrating Coltrane’s legacy with exceptional performances in a vibrant setting.

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