Central Avenue Jazz Festival

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The 31st Annual Central Avenue Jazz Festival occurring on September 19, 2026 which celebrates the legacy of the historic Central Avenue corridor in South Central Los Angeles is one of the last few genuine jazz celebrations left in the southern California.

Plan your route this Saturday and ensure a smooth arrival.While official parking is available at Wadsworth Elementary, W...
09/18/2026

Plan your route this Saturday and ensure a smooth arrival.

While official parking is available at Wadsworth Elementary, Washington Carver Middle, and Harmony Elementary, spots will go quickly.

Avoid the loop around the block:
• Use Metro - Transit is your fastest route right into South LA’s biggest celebration.
• Set Rideshare Location - Pin your pickup/dropoff on McKinley or 41st St. for seamless trips.

CAJF has become a yearly tradition for some, a rite of passage for jazz lovers, and even a launchpad for aspiring musici...
09/18/2026

CAJF has become a yearly tradition for some, a rite of passage for jazz lovers, and even a launchpad for aspiring musicians. The Central Avenue Jazz Festival will continue to celebrate and pay tribute to the giants who built this sound and inspire others to carry it forward.

We hope you join us for the 31st annual tradition and experience the dynamic world of jazz right here in South Central LA.

We are seeking volunteers to join our Central Avenue Jazz Festival this Saturday, September 19th 🎷✨Scan the QR code or u...
09/17/2026

We are seeking volunteers to join our Central Avenue Jazz Festival this Saturday, September 19th 🎷✨

Scan the QR code or use our link in bio to register for the available roles listed on the flyer. Meals and water are provided, community service hours are available, and we welcome all individuals and groups.

We are just days away from the 31st Annual Central Avenue Jazz Festival! To make sure you have the absolute best experie...
09/17/2026

We are just days away from the 31st Annual Central Avenue Jazz Festival! To make sure you have the absolute best experience, here is your official pack-and-plan checklist before you head out this Saturday. You can also visit our website (link in bio) for more detailed FAQs.

What to Pack 🎒

• Festival Essentials: Sunscreen, hats, visors, and comfortable walking shoes for exploring.
• Good Energy: Your appetite, money for amazing local vendors, your friends & family, and pure love for jazz music!
• Setup & Gear: Small blankets, reasonably-sized strollers, and personal/non-professional cameras to snap memories.

What to Leave at Home 🚫

• Sight Obstructors: Large umbrellas, tents, tarps, wagons, or pull carts.
• Restricted Items: Alcohol, drugs/paraphernalia, glass, drones, barbecue pits/grills, or inflatable items.
• Other Limits: Weapons of any kind, pets, personal transportation (skateboards, scooters, hoverboards), boom boxes/amps, professional video/audio gear, and unauthorized vending.

09/16/2026

Turn up the volume for Billy Mohler Quartet. Better yet, make your way to the their performance this Saturday and hear their adventurous spirit live!

What looks like an intricate, sacred geometric pattern is actually a single slice of everyday South LA, reimagined throu...
09/15/2026

What looks like an intricate, sacred geometric pattern is actually a single slice of everyday South LA, reimagined through the lens of Bart Ross.

His signature Modern Mandalas take ordinary local streetscapes like a wall on Figueroa or a building in Compton, and multiply one photograph by four to reveal stunning symmetry you’d never catch standing on the sidewalk.

Venture to The Club Alabam Social tent and step into an immersive jazz club pop-up experience paired with zesty grooves ...
09/15/2026

Venture to The Club Alabam Social tent and step into an immersive jazz club pop-up experience paired with zesty grooves from our DJs.

🎺 Dan Seeff: A West Coast Director of the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz, bassist, and multi-platinum producer who has worked alongside DJ Khalil with legends like Kendrick Lamar, Anderson .Paak, and more.

🎷 DJ ADÉ / J.VÄN.S & Friends: Delivering fluid selections spanning jazz, funk, Afrobeat, and rare grooves.

The complete lineup for this weekend’s festivities. This Saturday, from 11 am - 7 pm, you’ll be able to stroll along Cen...
09/14/2026

The complete lineup for this weekend’s festivities. This Saturday, from 11 am - 7 pm, you’ll be able to stroll along Central Avenue listening to jazz, marvel at various art pieces, munch on local food vendors, learn a new thing or two at the Public Resource Pavilion, and so much more.

Raised by activist parents who taught her to reimagine and reuse everything, Skira brings that exact ethos to her art.Ea...
09/12/2026

Raised by activist parents who taught her to reimagine and reuse everything, Skira brings that exact ethos to her art.

Each piece is built entirely from salvaged, found objects painted gold against black, a striking tribute to resilience, resourcefulness, and the beauty of home.

A century ago, three titans defined the sound of jazz. To honor their legacies and centennial milestones, our three offi...
09/11/2026

A century ago, three titans defined the sound of jazz. To honor their legacies and centennial milestones, our three official festival stages are proudly named in their honor.

When you join us next weekend, the transcendent spirit of Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Melba Liston should echo through the corridor filled with community pride.

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Los Angeles, CA
90011

Opening Hours

Saturday 11am - 7pm
Sunday 11am - 7pm

Telephone

+13238462651

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