Atlanta Jazz Festival 2023 presents 31 Days of Jazz in May!

Come explore the many musical events leading up to the festival weekend, many of them free and in your local communities around the Atlanta area.

From May 1 to May 31, immerse yourself in the city’s vibrant jazz scene. Whether you’re a seasoned jazz lover or just curious about the genre, there’s something for everyone during this event-filled month. With concerts and jam sessions taking place at various venues across the city, visitors will have the opportunity to discover new talents, enjoy local favorites, you’ll find a diverse mix of performances that embody the spirit of jazz music.

Monday, May 1
Justice Michael & Friends from 4-6 pm
MARTA Monday at West End Station, 680 Lee St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
FREE

Tuesday, May 2
Jazz in the Sky from 6-8 pm
Colony Square Helipad, Floor 23, Bldg. 400, 1197 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30361
$45 per person

Jazz on the Plaza from 5-7 pm
Midtown Arts District Plaza, Corner of Peachtree & 15th Streets, Atlanta, GA 30309
FREE

Wednesday, May 3
Lunchtime Jazz from Noon-2 pm
Atlantic Green at Atlantic Station, 1380 Atlantic Drive NW, Atlanta, GA 30363
FREE with 2-hour parking

Thursday, May 4
Suite Jazz Series presents Riley Richard at 7:30 pm
Suite Food Lounge, 375 Luckie St NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
$55 and up

Friday, May 5
Frankie Quinones from 6-9 pm
First Church @ The Commons, 125 Ellis St NE, Atlanta, GA 30303
$25

Monday, May 8
Dashill Smith & Friends from 4-6pm
MARTA Monday at Edgewood/Candler Park Station, 1475 DeKalb Ave, NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
FREE

Tuesday, May 9
Jazz in the Sky from 6-8 pm
Colony Square Helipad, Floor 23, Bldg. 400, 1197 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30361
$45 per person

Jazz on the Plaza from 5-7 pm
Midtown Arts District Plaza, Corner of Peachtree & 15th Streets, Atlanta, GA 30309
FREE

Wednesday, May 10
Lunchtime Jazz from Noon-2 pm
Atlantic Green at Atlantic Station, 1380 Atlantic Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30363
FREE with 2-hour parking

Saturday, May 13
City of Jonesboro’s Mother’s Day Jazz Concert from 7-10 pm
Lee Street Park & Amphitheatre, 155 Lee St, Jonesboro, GA 30236
FREE

Latin Jazz by the Andre Avelino Quartet from 7-11 pm
CONVO’s 12 course Dinner & Rooftop Concert at MET Penthouse, 680 Murphy Ave, Atlanta, GA 30310
$125

Sunday, May 14
Kathleen Bertrand with Rialto Jazz for Kids from 4-7 pm
Neighborhood Jazz Series at Southside Park, 3460 Jonesboro Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30354
FREE

Monday, May 15
Lil John Roberts & his All-Star Jam Band from 4-6 pm
MARTA Monday at Hamilton E Holmes Station, 70 Hamilton E Holmes Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30311
FREE

Tuesday, May 16
Jazz in the Sky from 6-8 pm
Colony Square Helipad, Floor 23, Bldg. 400, 1197 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30361
$45 per person

Jazz on the Plaza from 5-7 pm
Midtown Arts District Plaza, Corner of Peachtree & 15th Streets, Atlanta, GA 30309
FREE

Wednesday, May 17
Lunchtime Jazz from Noon-2 pm
Atlantic Green at Atlantic Station, 1380 Atlantic Drive NW, Atlanta, GA 30363
FREE with 2-hour parking

Tyrone Jackson & Friends Jazz Jam from 7:30-9 pm
Baltzer Theatre, Theatrical Outfit, 84 Luckie St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303
FREE

Thursday, May 18
Suite Jazz Series presents Deborah Bond at 7:30 pm
Suite Food Lounge, 375 Luckie St NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
$55 and up

Friday, May 19
Friday Jazz at the High Museum presents Khari Cabral Simmons from 6-10 pm
High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
Members FREE, Not-Yet-Members $25

Saturday, May 20
Julie Dexter with Rialto Jazz for Kids from 4-7 pm
Neighborhood Jazz Series at Perkerson Park, 770 Deckner Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
FREE

Sunday, May 21
Lori Williams with Rialto Jazz for Kids from 4-7 pm
Neighborhood Jazz Series at Grant Park, 840 Cherokee Ave SE. Atlanta, GA 30315
FREE

Monday, May 22
Jazz from 4-6 pm
MARTA Monday at Midtown Station, 41 10th St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
FREE

Tuesday, May 23
Jazz in the Sky from 6-8 pm
Colony Square Helipad, Floor 23, Bldg. 400, 1197 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30361
$45 per person

Jazz on the Plaza from 5-7 pm
Midtown Arts District Plaza, Corner of Peachtree & 15th Streets, Atlanta, GA 30309
FREE

Wednesday, May 24
Lunchtime Jazz from Noon-2 pm
Atlantic Green at Atlantic Station, 1380 Atlantic Drive NW, Atlanta, GA 30363
FREE with 2-hour parking

Friday, May 26
The Blues and Its People featuring Russell Gunn & the Royal Krunk Jazz Orkestra at 8 pm
Atlanta Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
Reserved seats from $59-$69

Cocktails in the Garden featuring the KSU Jazz Combo from 5-8:30 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
FREE with Garden Admission

Wednesday, May 31
Lunchtime Jazz from Noon-2 pm
Atlantic Green at Atlantic Station, 1380 Atlantic Drive NW, Atlanta, GA 30363
FREE with 2-hour parking

Full information about the Jazz Festival is here.