The Chicago Jazz Festival is a Labor Day weekend tradition that promotes all forms of jazz through free, high-quality music programming. The festival showcases Chicago's local talent alongside national and international artists to raise awareness and appreciation for one of the city's most beloved art forms.

Schedule of Events

Harris Theater Rooftop - Young Lions Jazz (Enter on Randolph St.)

11-11:45am - Alfie Jackson Quartet
12-12:45pm - Brandon Harper & Friends
1-1:45pm - The Isabella Isherwood Quintet
2-2:45pm - Alejandro Salazar and the Afro Cuban Exchange
3-3:50pm - Jcandthereupband

Von Freeman Stage (North Promenade)

11:30am-12:25pm - Mai Sugimoto
12:40-1:35pm - Sharel Cassity Alliance
1:50-2:45pm - Charlie Johnson Quartet
3-4pm - Jason Palmer Quartet

Jay Pritzker Pavilion

4:15-5:05pm - Clif Wallace Big Band
5:25-6:10pm - Eddie Henderson
6:25-7:25pm - Orrin Evans
7:45-9pm - Spanish Harlem Orchestra