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★ The Inaugural Edition ★

Florida
Jazz Fest

Two nights of smooth jazz on the Square in downtown Delray Beach. Sunset on the avenue. Headliners on the Pavilion. The Florida coast at its most cinematic.

When
Saturday + Sunday
February 27-28, 2027
Where
Old School Square
Pavilion · Delray Beach
Capacity
3,500 nightly
Limited VIP
Format
7 acts across two evenings
One main stage
The Festival

Smooth jazz, South Florida style.

Florida Jazz Fest is the South Florida Coast's first ticketed upscale smooth jazz festival — a curated weekend bringing the genre's most-loved touring artists to the most walkable downtown in Palm Beach County.

From Saturday's sunset opener through Sunday's headliner encore, every set is built to be heard the way smooth jazz was meant to be heard: under a Florida sky, with a glass of something cold, surrounded by people who know every note.

Reserve Your Seat
3,500
Nightly capacity
2 days
Saturday + Sunday
7
National-touring acts
$75
GA from
Why This Weekend

Feb 27–28 isn't a date. It's a moment.

We didn't pick this weekend out of a calendar. We picked it because every variable lined up — the weather, the audience, the touring calendar, and the Square itself.

Peak Florida
75° and golden.

Late February is the week most people don't know about. Mid-70s, low humidity, the long Florida sunset that makes smooth jazz make sense. A month later and it's too hot. A month earlier and the room isn't full yet.

Audience at Peak
The room you've been waiting for.

South Florida snowbird season at its apex. The seasonal residents are all in town at once — the audience that grew up on this music, who came to it through their first car radio, and who are right here, for one weekend, just up the street.

Touring Sweet Spot
The artists are already here.

Late February is when the genre's biggest names run their Florida winter circuit. We didn't have to convince the genre's biggest names to fly to Florida. We just have to invite them to Delray on the right weekend.

The Square is Alive
More than one festival.

Same weekend, the front lawn of Old School Square hosts Art on the Square from 10 to 4 both days. Atlantic Avenue at its February best. Downtown Delray moving at the speed it was built for.

The 2027 Lineup

The artists you've been waiting for.

You see them up in Tampa. You see them in Daytona. Maybe you catch them in Miami. But what about right here, in the golden communities of Delray and Palm Beach?

Here's the answer you've been waiting for.

★ Sunday Headliner ★
TBA Artist #1
Sunday Headliner · Marquee Smooth Jazz Name

Our Sunday headliner closes the festival with a 90-minute set plus encore — a marquee name from the top of the smooth jazz world. The full lineup is being finalized now; the final artist announcement is coming soon. Closing 90 minutes plus encore.

Sunday8:30 PM
Set length90 min + encore
StageMain
Saturday Closer
TBA Artist #2
Saturday Closer · Headlining Act

Saturday night's closing headliner — a marquee smooth jazz name to send the first night off in style. Artist announcement coming soon.

Sat · 8:30 PM · 75 min
Sunday Special Guest
TBA Artist #3
Sunday Special Guest · Contemporary Jazz Legends

A celebrated contemporary jazz act joining us as Sunday's special guest. Artist announcement coming soon.

Sun · 7:00 PM · 75 min
Sunday Sub-Headliner
TBA Artist #4
Sunday Sub-Headliner · Chart-Topping Smooth Jazz

Our Sunday sub-headliner — a chart-topping smooth jazz name setting up the night. Artist announcement coming soon.

Sun · 5:30 PM · 75 min
Sunday Support
TBA Artist #5
Sunday Support · Direct Support

A standout smooth jazz artist on direct support. Artist announcement coming soon.

Sun · 3:45 PM · 60 min
Sunday Support
TBA Artist #6
Sunday Support · Direct Support

A festival-favorite smooth jazz artist on direct support. Artist announcement coming soon.

Sun · 2:15 PM · 60 min
Saturday Support
TBA Artist #7
Saturday Support · Direct Support

A celebrated smooth jazz artist opening Saturday's main stage. Artist announcement coming soon.

Sat · 7:00 PM · 60 min
Florida Opener
South Florida Spotlight TBA
Regional smooth jazz · Both nights

A rotating spotlight slot for South Florida's best regional smooth jazz acts. Selected from open submissions Q4 2026.

Sat 6:00 PM · Sun 1:00 PM

Lineup confirmed pending final contracts. Sign up below for first-access announcements.

The Experience

Sundown on the Square.

The Florida sun drops behind the palms. The first horn line cuts through. Two thousand of your closest friends settle into beach chairs and wine glasses. This is what smooth jazz is supposed to feel like.

Get Your Seat
Same Weekend · Same Square

There's more on the lawn.

Both days of Florida Jazz Fest, the front lawn of Old School Square hosts Art on the Square — a curated open-air fine art show, 10 AM to 4 PM, Saturday and Sunday. Browse the booths, meet the artists, then walk twenty feet into the Pavilion for the music.

Same campus. Same audience. Same kind of afternoon. We're proud to share the Square with the Art on the Square community — and we made a deal for anyone coming for both.

★ Cross-Festival Offer ★
For Art on the Square attendees
15% OFF
GA & Tier 2 tickets

Use code ARTSQUARE27 at checkout — or show your Art on the Square wristband at the festival box office for the same discount, day-of.

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Two-Day Run of Show

When to be where.

Saturday is the warm-up — gates at 5pm, music until 10:30. Sunday is the main event — gates at noon, headliner at 8:30, hard close at 11.

3:00 pm
Box Office OpensWill-call & day-of sales
Pre-show
4:00 pm
VIP Lounge OpensHosted bar, light food, dedicated entry
VIP only
5:00 pm
Gates OpenAll ticket holders
Doors
6:00 pm
Florida Opener45-minute regional set
Opening
7:00 pm
Direct Support60-minute Tier-C set
Support
8:30 pm
Saturday Closer75-minute set + encore
★ Closer
10:30 pm
Hard ClosePer Delray noise ordinance
Curfew
11:00 am
Box Office OpensWill-call & day-of sales
Pre-show
11:00 am
VIP Lounge OpensBrunch service, hosted bar
VIP only
12:00 pm
Gates OpenAll ticket holders
Doors
1:00 pm
Florida Opener45-minute regional set
Opening
2:15 pm
Direct Support #160-minute Tier-C set
Support
3:45 pm
Direct Support #260-minute Tier-C set
Support
5:30 pm
Sub-Headliner75-minute Tier-B set
Sub-Headliner
8:30 pm
Sunday Headliner90-minute set + encore
★ Headliner
11:00 pm
Hard ClosePer Delray noise ordinance
Curfew
Tickets · Single Day

Pick your perch.

Pricing positioned in the heart of the Florida jazz festival market — above community-park free events, below Seabreeze and Jazz in the Gardens premium pricing. All tiers include access to F&B vendors, festival grounds, and the full day's lineup.

Coming from Art on the Square? Use code ARTSQUARE27 at checkout for 15% off GA & Tier 2. Details →

General Admission
$75
per day · advance
  • Lawn area, bring your own chair
  • Full festival access
  • F&B vendors
  • Standing room near stage
Buy GA
Tier 2 Reserved
$125
per day · advance
  • Mid-bowl reserved chair
  • Assigned seat for the day
  • Priority gate entry
  • F&B vendors
Buy Tier 2
Tier 1 Premium
$195
per day · advance
  • Front-of-house reserved chair
  • Best sightlines in the bowl
  • Priority gate entry
  • Welcome drink ticket
Buy Tier 1

Buy the 2-Day Bundle & Save

Get both Saturday and Sunday at 10% off GA and 15% off VIP. The right way to do this festival is two nights deep.

Get the Bundle · From $135
VIP Experience

The way to do this.

VIP at Florida Jazz Fest isn't a lanyard upgrade — it's an entirely different festival. Hosted bar from the moment doors open. Light food service all day. Premium reserved seats with the best sightlines in the bowl. Dedicated entry that bypasses the gate line, and a VIP lounge that stays open through the headliner's encore.

  • 01
    Premium reserved seat in the front of house — every set, no scrambling.
  • 02
    Hosted bar all day — beer, wine, and the festival's signature cocktail menu.
  • 03
    Light food service through headliner — passed bites, charcuterie, late-night sweets.
  • 04
    Dedicated entrance and dedicated VIP bathrooms — skip every line.
  • 05
    Festival merch package — limited-edition tee, tote, and pin set.
VIP Experience
All in.
One night.
$350
per day · or $595 for both
Reserve VIP
The Venue

Old School Square Pavilion. In the heart of Delray.

A covered, open-air pavilion in the middle of downtown Delray Beach. Walk to a hundred restaurants. Park once and stay the weekend.

Old School Square Pavilion in Delray Beach
The Pavilion at Old School Square, Delray Beach
NE 1ST ST ATLANTIC AVE NE 2ND AVE SWINTON AVE Old School Square N → ocean (1 mi)

Old School Square Pavilion

51 N. Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444

  • Downtown Delray BeachWalk to 100+ restaurants on Atlantic Avenue
  • ParkingOn-site lot + 4 city garages within 2 blocks
  • Hotel partnersGroup blocks at The Seagate, Crane's Beach House, Hyatt Place
  • Curfew11:00 PM Sunday, 10:30 PM Saturday
  • AccessibilityADA seating, accessible parking, sign-interpreted sets on request
Where to Stay

Make a weekend of it.

Three official hotel partners with festival group rates, all within walking distance of Old School Square. Book your room with the festival code at lineup announcement.

★ Official Festival Hotel

The Ray Hotel Delray Beach

0.4 mi · Curio Collection by Hilton · Downtown

The festival's official hotel partner. Chic modern design, rooftop pool, and the most-talked-about restaurant collection in town (Akira Back, Ember Grill). Three blocks from the Pavilion. Rates from $349/night with festival code.

  • Festival group rate from $349/night
  • Late check-out for festival guests
  • Welcome amenity in-room on arrival
  • VIP shuttle to Old School Square
Book Festival Rate
Oceanfront Luxury

The Seagate Hotel & Spa

1.0 mi · Oceanfront · Private beach club

The grande dame of Delray hospitality. Three pools, full-service spa, and the only hotel in town with its own private beach club. Rates from $429/night with festival code.

  • Festival group rate from $429/night
  • Complimentary shuttle to venue
  • Beach-club day pass included
Book at Group Rate
Boutique

Crane's Beach House

0.6 mi · Key West-style · Tropical garden

Intimate Key West-style boutique with two pools and a tropical garden courtyard. The festival's romantic-getaway pick. Rates from $279/night.

  • Festival group rate from $279/night
  • 10-minute walk to the Pavilion
  • Welcome cocktail on arrival
Book at Group Rate
Don't want a hotel? Delray's downtown has dozens of vacation rentals (Sandoway House district, Marina Historic District, and Beach district) within a 10-minute walk. Festival code partners with VRBO and Airbnb for 5% off stays of 2+ nights.
Flying in? Palm Beach International (PBI) is 25 minutes north; Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is 35 minutes south. Both have direct flights from major US cities. Festival shuttle add-on available at checkout.
Sponsors & Partners

Built with the community.

Florida Jazz Fest is made possible by our presenting partners and the Delray Beach business community. Sponsor inventory still available across every tier.

Common Questions

Things you'll want to know.

Florida Jazz Fest takes place on Saturday and Sunday, February 27-28, 2027 (specific date confirmed at lineup announcement). Saturday is an evening show; Sunday is a full-day program closing with the headliner.
Saturday: gates 5:00 PM, music 6:00 PM, headliner 8:30 PM, hard close 10:30 PM. Sunday: gates 12:00 PM (noon), music 1:00 PM, headliner 8:30 PM, hard close 11:00 PM. VIP lounge opens one hour before public gates each day.
A premium reserved seat in the front of house, hosted bar all day (beer, wine, signature cocktails), light food service through the headliner, dedicated VIP entrance and bathrooms, and a festival merch package (tee, tote, pin set).
Yes — GA ticket holders are encouraged to bring low-backed beach chairs and blankets. Tier 1, Tier 2, and VIP all include assigned seating, no chair needed.
There's an on-site lot at Old School Square plus four City of Delray Beach garages within two blocks. Festival parking passes ($25/day) are available in advance and recommended. Rideshare drop-off and pickup is on NE 1st Street.
Yes — we've secured group rates with The Seagate, Crane's Beach House, and Hyatt Place Delray Beach. Booking link goes live with the lineup announcement.
Yes. Art on the Square runs on the front lawn of Old School Square the same weekend, 10 AM to 4 PM both days. Use code ARTSQUARE27 at checkout for 15% off GA and Tier 2 tickets, or show your Art on the Square wristband at the festival box office for the same discount, day-of. Discount does not stack with the 2-Day Bundle.
All sales final. The festival is rain-or-shine — the Pavilion is covered. In the event of a cancellation due to weather or force majeure, ticket holders will be notified via email with rescheduled date or refund options.
Yes. ADA seating is available in every tier, accessible parking is reserved at the venue, and sign-language-interpreted sets can be arranged with 30 days notice. Contact accessibility@floridasjazzfest.com to request accommodations.

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