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Jazz on the Beach Concerts at Dockweiler Beach
The inaugural is scheduled to run from August 7–23, 2026, across multiple locations in Los Angeles, with the major “Jazz on the Beach” finale happening August 22 & 23 at Dockweiler Beach. The festival is being promoted as a citywide celebration of jazz, soul, funk, Afro-Caribbean, and contemporary music with concerts, park performances, late-night shows, and cultural events.
Website: https://www.lajazzfestival.com/
Main “Jazz on the Beach” Performing Artists (August 22–23, 2026)
According to the official festival lineup currently announced, featured artists include:
- John Legend
- Janelle Monáe
- Raphael Saadiq
- Charlie Wilson
- George Clinton with Parliament-Funkadelic
- Koffee
- Big Freedia
- Free Nationals
- Nubya Garcia
- Alfredo Rodriguez
- Poncho Sanchez
- Pedrito Martinez
- Joey Alexander
- Justin-Lee Schultz
- Michelle Coltrane Celebrates the Coltrane Centennial
- LA Jazz Festival All-Star Band
- LA Jazz Festival Foundation Youth All-Stars
Festival Highlights
The festival plans include:
- “Jazz on the Beach” concerts at Dockweiler Beach
- “Jazz in the Park” free concerts across Los Angeles neighborhoods
- “Jazz After Dark” late-night performances in local venues
- A Caribbean Street Carnival in Venice/Westside Los Angeles
- Youth music workshops and jazz education programs
- The “State of Jazz” industry conference
Locations
Major festival areas include:
- Dockweiler State Beach
- Leimert Park
- Venice and Westside Los Angeles festival zones
- Various parks and neighborhood venues throughout Los Angeles
Atmosphere & Expectations
Organizers expect tens of thousands of attendees during the August 22–23 beach finale and are positioning the event as Los Angeles’ first large-scale international jazz festival, similar in scope to major festivals in Montreal and New Orleans.
