The City of Jacksonville is taking the Jacksonville Jazz Festival back to its original roots and hosting the 40th Anniversary this fall.

The festival will kick off with the Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition presented by Keyboard Connection – The Piano Place on September 29 at the Florida Theatre, and continue October 1-3 with two stages of live, free entertainment.

Information about the Sacred Jazz Brunch, Jazz Jam as well as VIP packages and new preferred seating, location, artist announcements and more is coming soon. For the latest information, follow the Jacksonville Jazz Festival social media channels and visit jacksonvillejazzfest.com.