Clearwater Jazz Holiday
What started as a 10-day series of jazz concerts held on the back of a flatbed truck and at venues all around the City of Clearwater, has evolved into a major international jazz festival and draw for tens of thousands of visitors. Now in its 33rd year, the Clearwater Jazz Holiday is a world-class gathering of the some of the greatest talents and greatest fans of jazz. The event takes full advantage of its home in Clearwater, Florida, offering music and art against the backdrop of warm breezes, brilliant sunsets and one of the world's greatest beaches, on the Gulf of Mexico.
Over its 32 year history, the Clearwater Jazz Holiday has featured such legendary talents as Tony Bennett, Woody Herman, Buddy Rich, Dizzy Gillespie, Herbie Mann, Dave Brubeck, Tito Puente, Stephan Grappelli, Stan Getz, and the Count Basie Orchestra, to name only a few. Today's most popular and innovative jazz stars have also made stops in Clearwater, including Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, Al Dimeola, Kevin Mahogany, Hiroshima, Julian Coryell, the Rippingtons, Spyro Gyra, Acoustic Alchemy, Herbie Hancock, Paquito D'Rivera with New York Voices, Rick Braun, The Neville Brothers, Branford Marsalis, Stanley Clarke - Bela Fleck - Jean-Luc Ponty, Koko Taylor , Boney James, Kenny G, Manhattan Transfer, Buckwheat Zydeco, George Benson, Joe Sample, David Sanborn, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Patti Austin, Natalie Cole, Medeski Martin & Wood, Peabo Bryson, Norman Brown, Jeff Lorber, Marion Meadows, Al Jarreau, Chris Botti, Soulive, Dr. John, Cherry Poppin' Daddies, Brian Culbertson, Maceo Parker, Trombone Shorty, Kevin Eubanks and Dianne Reeves.
More Artist annoucements coming soon!
The Clearwater Jazz Holiday invites you to join us for an evening in Paradise, as we celebrate our love of jazz and support the Clearwater Jazz Holiday Scholarship and Music Education Programs.
For more information and to reserve yours 727-461-5200
General Admission & Reserved Seating
Purchase your General Admission or Reserved Seat now to experience the 33rd Clearwater Jazz Holiday, October 18-21! The 33rd ClearwaterJazz Holiday will have an admission charge for your entry into this year's event. Daily, 4 Day and Weekend tickets are available. Kids12 and under are FREE when accompanied by a paid adult. No exchanges, refunds or Re-entry.
The Reserved seat allows you the opportunity to get up close to the Tampa Bay Times stage and includes one reserved seat in the front area of the stage on the day you select. Daily, 4 Day and Weekend packages are available as well. The purchase of the Reserved seat includes admission to Coachman Park. Entrance to the Reserved Seating section is located on the South side of Coachman Park, to the left of the main stage.
Learn More about General Admission & Reserved Seating
VIP Experience
Purchase your individual VIP credential now to experience the 33rd Clearwater Jazz Holiday, October 18-21! Your single day VIP Experience affords you a reserved seat along with enjoying our hospitality area on the day you select.
4 Day packages are available though our High Note Society.
Entrance to the VIP Experience area is located on the North and South sides of Coachman Park, to the left and right of the main stage.
Learn More about VIP Experience
What better way to continue the Clearwater Jazz Holiday experience than attending the After Party, Friday, October 19
starting at 10pm till 1:30am at the Capitol Theatre in downtown Clearwater!
1:30Constructed and established in 1921 as the Capitol Theatre (Royalty Theatre 1982-2008), this classic structure, complete with a large mezzanine and furnishings reminiscent of a classic Hollywood theater, is one of the oldest operating theatres in the state of Florida.
Don't let the party stop as you listen to the sounds of the Clearwater Jazz Holiday Jam Band, Hosted by Allon Sams and featuring Pat Close, Xxavier Chisolm, Kevin Wilder, Jevon Falcon , Peggy Morris, Peter Mongaya and Gil Garcia along with appearances by Mindi Abair and more!
You never know who might show up and sit in for the Jam!
Food and drink will be available for purchase.
Tickets are only $16 in advance while supplies last.
For more information and to purchase your tickets follow the link below!
Jazz in Paradise
May 24th
Educational Fundraiser
Check back for updates and upcoming events concerning the Clearwater Jazz Holiday and Jazz events in our area!
Do you have an artist that you would like to see at the
CLEARWATER JAZZ HOLIDAY?
Let us know today at info@clearwaterjazz.com. Thank you for your support!
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