Join us as we celebrate over 40 years of music, food, drinks, community, and unforgettable moments at the Jacksonville Jazz Festival! From its humble beginnings, it has grown into one of the country’s largest and most cherished Jazz Festivals, known for exceptional lineups, spectacular riverfront stages, and unique premium experiences. Groove at two incredible stages daily during the 2024 Jacksonville Jazz Festival! Elevate your experience with one of our Full Festival, Single-Day VIP or Single-Day Preferred Seating Premium Experience packages, offering unmatched comfort and convenience for an amazing weekend of jazz and festivities!

2024 Festival Times:

Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition presented by Keyboard Connection – The Piano Place:

• Thursday, May 23: 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. at the Florida Theatre

Met Park Stage presented by Publix + Daily’s Place Stage presented by JAA:

• Friday, May 24th: 4 p.m. – 11 p.m.
• Saturday, May 25th: 3 p.m. – 11 p.m.
• Sunday, May 26th: 3 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

2024 Festival Locations:

• Metropolitan Park: 1410 Gator Bowl Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32202
• Daily’s Place: 1 Daily’s Place, Jacksonville, FL 32202
• Florida Theatre: 128 E Forsyth St #300, Jacksonville, FL 32202

PREMIUM EXPERIENCE PACKAGE DETAILS:

VIP EXPERIENCE

AS A JAZZ FESTIVAL VIP PACKAGE HOLDER, YOU GET:

VIP Wristband Credential

When you purchase the Full Festival package, you’ll receive a branded wristband to wear for the entire weekend. If you’ve opted for a Single-Day package, you’ll get a wristband specifically for that day. Your wristband is your key to accessing the VIP area, so please keep it safe! It comes with a slide lock mechanism, so we recommend waiting until the festival begins to put it on.

Up-Front Seating

Why lug a lawn chair and binoculars around all day when you can kick up your feet and enjoy all the shows front and center at both of our 2024 Jacksonville Jazz Festival stages? Let us take care of your seating arrangements so you can relax and immerse yourself in the music!

Exclusive Food Experience + Dedicated VIP Bars with Beer, Wine, and Spirits

This year, we’re thrilled to elevate your experience with our VIP perks! Enjoy complimentary food and water served within VIP areas—no need for credits or payments. Additionally, soda and alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase via credit card or tap-to-pay at dedicated bars conveniently located in both Daily’s Place and Met Park VIP areas.

VIP Lounge at Met Park

Relax in the air-conditioned VIP-only lounge when you’re not catching your jazz favorites. Our lounge features high-top tables, comfortable lounge chairs, TVs airing the festival, and more, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable experience throughout the event!

Exclusive Climate-Controlled Restrooms at Met Park

Experience the convenience of exclusive, private restrooms with running water and glorious air-conditioning just steps away from where you’ll be groovin’ to the music! Enjoy comfort and ease at our VIP facilities. Please note that while climate-controlled restrooms are also available at Daily’s Place, they are not exclusive to Premium Experience package holders. Restroom exclusivity is limited to Met Park.

Official Merchandise

You didn’t think we’d send you home empty-handed, did you? Full Festival VIP swag packs include the 2024 Jacksonville Jazz Festival drawstring bag, branded sunglasses, limited-edition lapel pin, and a stylus ink pen. Single-Day VIP attendees will receive the 2024 Jacksonville Jazz Festival drawstring bag, a limited-edition lapel pin and stylus ink pen.

Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition Admission (Full Festival VIP Experience Package Only)

Witness the best of the best from across the country battle it out for all the glory. Your Full Festival VIP Experience package guarantees you a VIP seat to this jazz fest tradition on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at the Florida Theatre.

Reserved Parking

Experience the ultimate convenience with exclusive parking for your jazz-wagon! Why walk farther than you need to when you can save your energy for dancing the night away? Our prime parking location puts you right where the action is, so you can make the most of every moment without the extra hassle!

2024 VIP Experience Pricing*:

Full Festival VIP Experience (including Piano Competition): $499 per person

FRIDAY: Single-Day VIP Experience: $219 per person

SATURDAY: Single-Day VIP Experience: $219 per person

SUNDAY: Single-Day VIP Experience: $219 per person

*Additional taxes and fees are added to all purchases at checkout.

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PREFERRED SEATING

Say goodbye to lugging your own chair, searching for seating, and waiting in long lines for drinks or restrooms. Preferred seating offers dedicated seating close to both stages, access to dedicated bars with beer, wine, and spirits (Met Park Only), and exclusive climate-controlled Restrooms (Met Park Only). Please note, this is a separate area from the VIP experience and not an upgrade to the VIP experience.

AS A JAZZ FESTIVAL PREFERRED SEATING PACKAGE HOLDER, YOU GET:

*Please note, this is a separate area from the VIP experience and not an upgrade to the VIP experience.

Preferred Seating Wristband Credential

When you purchase a Single-Day Preferred Seating package, you’ll get a wristband specifically for that day. Your wristband is your key to accessing the Preferred Seating area, so please keep it safe! It comes with a slide lock mechanism, so we recommend waiting until the festival begins to put it on.

Up-­Front Seating

Why lug a lawn chair and binoculars around all day when you can kick up your feet and enjoy all the shows front and center at both of our 2024 Jacksonville Jazz Festival stages? Let us take care of your seating arrangements so you can relax and immerse yourself in the music!

Dedicated VIP Bars with Beer, Wine, and Spirits at Met Park

In Preferred Seating, you’ll enjoy Premium Experience bar access at Met Park, offering beer, wine, and spirits just steps away from your seat! While bars will be available at Daily’s Place, they will not be exclusive to Preferred Seating packages.

Exclusive Climate-Controlled Restrooms at Met Park

Experience the convenience of exclusive, private restrooms with running water and glorious air-conditioning just steps away from where you’ll be groovin’ to the music! Enjoy comfort and ease at our exclusive Premium Experience facilities.Please note that while climate-controlled restrooms are also available at Daily’s Place, they are not exclusive to Premium Experience package holders. Restroom exclusivity is limited to Met Park.

2024 Preferred Seating Pricing*:

FRIDAY: Preferred Seating Experience = $99 per person

SATURDAY: Preferred Seating Experience = $99 per person

SUNDAY: Preferred Seating Experience = $99 per person

*Additional taxes and fees are added to all purchases at checkout.

SHIPPING

FULL FESTIVAL AND SINGLE-DAY VIP ONLY: Orders placed on or before May 5, 2024, will have the option to be shipped or picked up from the City of Jacksonville Division of Sports & Entertainment. Orders placed on or after May 6, 2024, must be picked up from the City of Jacksonville Division of Sports & Entertainment or the festival.

PREFERRED SEATING ONLY: Orders WILL NOT be shipped in advance. Preferred seating orders must be picked up from the City of Jacksonville Division of Sports & Entertainment or the festival.

Instructions regarding availability of package pick-up will be sent to the email on file once the order is ready. Please do not visit the Division of Sports & Entertainment office prior to receiving confirmation that your order is ready.

FAQs for Premium Experience Packages:

• · What is the difference between a VIP Experience Package and Preferred Seating? While both options are great, the VIP experience includes enhancements above and beyond the preferred seating experience. Check out the information above on the two experience options to choose the one that fits your style best!

• What is the refund policy? ALL SALES ARE FINAL, there are no refunds permitted. The festival is a rain or shine event. In the event the entire event is canceled, refund information will be sent to attendees. All festival performers are subject to change or cancellation at any time without warning. If changes or cancellations occur with performers, refunds will not be issued.

• Why can’t I ship multiple Premium Experience packages to multiple addresses? For security purposes, we have transitioned to shipping all tickets to one address submitted during your purchase. This will prevent orders from being separated in the mail and arriving at different times. If you would like to ship to multiple addresses, please order tickets separately.

• I thought the festival was free? It is and no ticket or purchase is required! These options are available for those who want a bit of an upgrade.

• Are children free? Premium Experience areas are open to all ages, but everyone of all ages MUST HAVE a pre-purchased wristband to enter. There are no discounts for minors.

• Can I change which day I purchased my single-day pass for? Unfortunately, we will not be able to change or transfer your purchase to a different day.

• I can no longer attend the Jacksonville Jazz Festival, how do I resale or transfer my premium experience packages? The City of Jacksonville does not facilitate the reselling of any Premium Experience packages for the Jacksonville Jazz Festival. Once tickets are purchased, it is the responsibility of the seller and the buyer to facilitate the transfer of Premium Experience packages.

• I only purchased a Premium Experience Package to see a specific performer. Can I have a refund if they cancel? All festival performers are subject to change or cancelation at any time without notice. No refund will be issued if a festival performer is changed or canceled.

• I still have more questions, can you help?! If you have any questions regarding the 2024 Jacksonville Jazz Festival premium experiences, please email us at JaxJazzFest@coj.net.