About Detroit Jazz Festival
Detroit Jazz Festival is an extraordinary gift to the public — the world's largest free jazz festival, held in Hart Plaza on the banks of the Detroit River. The programming is adventurous, spanning straight-ahead jazz to experimental improvisation, with artist residencies and commissioned works. The riverfront setting with the Renaissance Center as a backdrop is stunning. The festival's free admission means the audience is diverse, curious, and genuinely engaged.
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Festival Info
- Location
- Detroit, MI
- Dates
- Sep 4–7, 2026
- Type
- Free Festival
- Price Range
- Budget
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