San Diego Jazz Festival 2022 line up

 THE SAN DIEGO JAZZ FEST & SWING EXTRAVAGANZA

 November 23 - 27, 2022

Celebrating 43 Years!

The San Diego Jazz Fest is one of the longest running annual music festivals dedicated to celebrating jazz music of the early 20th Century. Since 1980, this event has been held during Thanksgiving weekend in San Diego, California, and features a variety of musical artists performing traditional jazz, swing, blues, ragtime, boogie woogie, gospel, and rhythm and blues.  A list of invited bands and artists can be found on the band lineup page. If you are interested in sponsoring a band or artist, please visit our sponsorship page.

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June 11 – 12, 2023

The San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival unites music lovers from around the world. This annual event combines the soothing sounds of smooth jazz, a variety of delicious cuisine, and an amazing atmosphere that creates an unparalleled experience.

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The fourth San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival is held annually at the picturesque Embarcadero Marina Park North the San Diego Marina. The location with all its skyline views, stunning water surroundings, and of course, music creates an unforgettable ambiance perfect for jazz lovers. No surprise that this vibrant event continues to be a shattering success and major tourist attraction in the city.

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