FREE EVENT: 31ST ANNUAL CENTRAL AVENUE JAZZ FESTIVAL 2026
Saturday, September 19, 2026 · 11:00 AM PDT · Central Avenue Jazz Park · Los Angeles, CA
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Join me at the 31st Annual **Central Avenue Jazz Festival**. It's a great day listening to music, eating, checking out arts and crafts, and people watching. I've been going since 2004 and it's always a great vibe. **AND IT'S FREE!** **Date:** Saturday, September 19 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM **Price: $0.00!** No tickets required! Just show up! (They threaten to double the price every year) **Location:** Central Avenue between MLK Blvd. & Vernon Ave. , centered around Central Avenue Jazz Park on E. 42nd St., Los Angeles Google Maps: *https://goo.gl/maps/hE9n6L4hdUWNEwcr6.* Give yourself lots of time to park I will post my location when I get there! 3 Stages of music, lots of food, arts and craft, and a very cool vibe **Festival FAQ page, including parking info:** *[https://centralavejazzfest.com/know-before-you-go/](https://centralavejazzfest.com/know-before-you-go/)* The best place for **updated information** is their **Instagram page**: *[https://www.instagram.com/centralavenuejazz/](https://www.instagram.com/centralavenuejazz/)* **Festival Website:** [https://centralavejazzfest.com/](https://centralavejazzfest.com/) **From Wikipedia:** *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Avenue_Jazz_Festival](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Avenue_Jazz_Festival)* **1996 documentary video:** *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HA8NcUgLtgI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HA8NcUgLtgI)* **PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE HERE:** *[https://centralavejazzfest.com/performances/](https://centralavejazzfest.com/performances/)* **Set times will be posted when/if available** **Performers:** \- Sheila E \(headliner\) [https://centralavejazzfest.com/sheila-e/](https://centralavejazzfest.com/sheila-e/) \- Jazzamerica [https://centralavejazzfest.com/jazzamerica-2/](https://centralavejazzfest.com/jazzamerica-2/) \- Jason Marsalis Quartet [https://centralavejazzfest.com/jason-marsalis-quartet-ft-vanisha-gould/](https://centralavejazzfest.com/jason-marsalis-quartet-ft-vanisha-gould/) \-…