Do not interpret an event not being on this list as a cancellation, it means only that they have yet to announce any information about the upcoming year. The lack of announced bands below is because many events are justifiably hesitant to make contracts with artists until they are sure they will be able to happen, but all signs point to an AMAZING summer and fall. Correction: The April print edition gave the wrong dates for the Sun Valley Jazz Festival., the correct dates are October 13-17th.
SARASOTA JAZZ FESTIVAL (Sarasota, FL) May 9-13 Postponed
With great regret, the Jazz Club announces the postponement of the Jazz Festival that was tentatively scheduled for May 9 - 13, 2021. The recent increase in the daily new Covid cases and the infection rate for the Greater Sarasota Region, including both Sarasota and Manatee counties, and concern for the health and safety of our members and musicians has prompted this decision. Keep posted at jazzclubsarasota.org
PENSACOLA JAZZ FESTIVAL (Pensacola, FL) May 15-16
The 37th annual Pensacola JazzFest will take place May 15-16 2021 at Seville Square in historic downtown Pensacola.
As always, JazzFest is a free and celebrates America’s unique musical art form, jazz. We produce the event with assistance from a variety of corporate sponsors and community organizations. Jazz Pensacola volunteers also work yearlong to present Pensacola
