Detroit Jazz Festival

Every Labor Day weekend, music lovers from around the world converge upon Hart Plaza and Campus Martius Park in Detroit for a free music experience like no other - the Detroit Jazz Festival! Established in 1980 as the Montreux-Detroit Jazz Festival, then rebranded to its current name in 2005, it has continued to serve an unforgettable blend of jazz that appeals to all ages. Local leaders created this ambitious initiative with one goal, which is to entertain people and bring them into downtown Detroit through outstanding live performances.

The Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation has been celebrating Detroit's musical legacy for the past four decades. Through immersive year-round concerts and educational programs, as well as hosting the world's largest free jazz festival over Labor Day Weekend with renowned gifted performers, they continue to share their love of this unique art form with music lovers of all ages.

Music enthusiasts can take pleasure in the Detroit Jazz Festival at no cost, where renowned jazz artists and up-and-coming stars will enthrall them. With more than 60 performances of varying genres each year, along with sporadic late-night jam sessions, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

The organization offers unique educational opportunities for regional students and aspiring musicians to pursue excellence in the arts all year. Furthermore, concerts honor both mentors and mentees by showcasing special performances from local as well as national artists.