31st Annual Central Avenue Jazz Festival

@ 42nd & Central, South Los Angeles

East 42nd Street & South Central Avenue, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA, USA

Saturday September 19, 2026

11:00 AM - 7:00 pm

Join us for a day of celebrating 31 Years of the Central Avenue Jazz Festival!

This event is FREE and open to people of all ages.

Be a part of the rich history of Central Avenue, experience 3 Stages, 4 Pavilions on Central Avenue between Martin Luther King Blvd and Vernon Ave.

From the early 1900s to the 1950s, Central Avenue became the epicenter for music, especially with the sounds of large, active Rhythm and Blues and the lively, upbeat tones of Jazz. With music at its center, Central Avenue quickly became the heart and soul of the African American community in Los Angeles.

The community festival presents a diverse selection of culinary experiences, art, culture, various Pavilions and features jazz performances on multiple stages, as well as, at the Historic Dunbar Hotel.

All Ages

Cover: FREE





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