31 Days of Jazz is a kickoff event to the Atlanta Jazz Festival, which happens each Memorial Day Weekend in Piedmont Park.

All month long in May, there will be jazz performances in restaurants, bars, parks, concert venues, arts centers, and MARTA stations throughout Atlanta.

We’re highlighting the jazz concerts that are either FREE or cheap ($10 or less), but the 31 Days of Jazz also includes ticketed events that range from $25 to $80 per person.

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31 Days of Jazz — the 2025 schedule

We’re including the jazz concerts here that are either FREE or under $15.
Some of the ticketed events go up to $80 per ticket.

To see all the 31 Days of Jazz events in a calendar format, or to get more info on one of these events, go to the Jazz Festival Calendar and click on individual dates on the calendar. There’s also a daily list of jazz events.

Wednesday Jazz Jam

Every Wednesday night in May, The Gordon Vernick Quartet will perform a few numbers, and then invite other performers to join them for a Jazz Jam.

The events happen from 9 to 11:30 p.m. at the Red Light Cafe, located at 552 Amsterdam Avenue in midtown Atlanta.
Doors open at 8 p.m.
Tickets are $10 per person, or $5 with a student ID.
Schedule of events:
* May 7
* May 14
* May 21
* May 28

Midtown Live After 5

This series of FREE jazz concerts takes place at Arts District Plaza, located at the corner of Peachtree and 15th Streets. Each concert is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Schedule:
* Wed, May 7
* Wed, May 14
* Wed, May 21
* Thurs, May 28

Neighborhood Jazz Series

These FREE outdoor jazz concerts take place on select weekend dates in May from 4 to 7 p.m. at various city of Atlanta parks.
Schedule of events:
* Sat. May 3 — Westside Park (1660 Johnson Rd. NW, Atlanta 30318)
* Sun. May 4 — Mozely Park (1565 MLK Drive, Atlanta 30314)
* Sat. May 10 — Washington Park (1125 Lena St. NW, Atlanta 30314)
* Sat. May 17 — Grant Park (840 Cherokee Ave. SE, Atlanta 30314)
* Sun. May 18 — West Manor Park (3240 W. Manor Cir. SW, Atlanta 30311)
More info

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