Clearwater Jazz Holiday

The annual Clearwater Jazz Holiday Festival, a highly anticipated yearly event for jazz and music enthusiasts, celebrates 47 years this October 15 - 18th, 2026!

Taking place at beautiful Coachman Park, this festival brings together a diverse range of music, from traditional jazz to modern twists, all under the glorious Florida sky. It is more than just a festival, it is a tradition that has captured the hearts of many people over the years, making it a must-see event on the music calendar.

Event Highlights 

The 2026 Clearwater Jazz Holiday lineup will offer a diverse festival bill with something for everyone, and a different feel each day including smooth, straight ahead, progressive and big band jazz to funk, soul, blues, Americana roots rock, and everything in between!

Ticket Information & Pricing

VIP and reserved seats are available for purchase and concert-goers can also enjoy the festival from two general admission areas where blankets and lawn chairs are welcome (general admission seats are on the green behind the reserved seating and on the Sunset Bluff overlooking the green). All ticket holders will have access to the side stages as well as food and beverage vendors.

• Ticket Seating types include: VIP/Reserved, Premium Reserved, Reserved Seating, Main Lawn GA and Sunset Bluff GA
• Check out the ticket pricing map to choose the best seat for you!
• Discounted, multi-day packages are also available

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Festival Lineup

Thursday, October 15th - Gates Open at 4 p.m.

• Plaza Stage:
  • ​​​​4:30 - 6pm – The Reinhardt / George Group ft. Barry Greene
• Pier Party Stage:
  • 4:30 - 6pm – Tomkats Jazz Orchestra ft. Scotty Wright & Tony Castellano
• Tampa Bay Times Stage:
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm – Kim Waters, Jeff Kashiwa & Steve Oliver
  • 7:30 - 9:30pm – Chris Botti

Friday, October 16th - Gates Open at 4 p.m.

• Plaza Stage:
  • ​​​​4:15pm - 5:15pm - Latin Jazz Knights
  • 5:45pm - 7pm - Ronnie Dee & The Superstars
• Pier Party Stage:
  • 4:15pm - 5:15pm - EMIT Presents: O Som Do Jazz Brazilian Grooves
  • 5:45pm - 7pm - “Fires of Forever” An ARConnection Tribute to Chick Corea
    ft. Pete Carney
• Tampa Bay Times Stage:
  • 7:00pm - 8:30pm - Arturo Sandoval
  • 9:00pm - 10:30pm - SHEILA E. & The E-Train

Saturday, October 17th - Gates Open at 3:30 p.m.

• Plaza Stage:
  • 3:45pm – 5pm - Young Lions Alumni Jazz Blues Collective ft. Alex Malkovich, James Wall & Friends
  • 5:30pm - 7pm - Carl Fischer’s Sunshine City Brass
• Pier Party Stage:
  • 3:45pm – 5pm - Julie Black & Her Band
  • 5:30pm – 7pm - Shawn Brown
• Tampa Bay Times Stage:
  • 7:00pm - 8:30pm - Big Sam's Funky Nation
  • 9:00pm - 10:30pm - Larkin Poe

Sunday, October 18th - Gates Open at 3:30 p.m.

• Plaza Stage:
  • 3:30pm - 4:15pm - CJH Youth Allstars Hosted by Frank Williams, Michael Kernodle & Tyler Wertman
  • 4:45pm - 6pm - Norside Organ Trio
• Pier Party Stage:
  • 3:30pm - 6pm - Freeman Sound Presents: The CHILLtronic Lounge ft. Mister T. with Austin van der Bleek (DJ sets)  
• Tampa Bay Times Stage:
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm - Dumpstaphunk Plays Sly
  • 8:00pm - 9:30pm - The Wood Brothers

Where to Park for Clearwater Jazz Holiday

Downtown Clearwater has ample parking, available in a variety of places: on-street metered parking; paid parking lots; and parking garages.

The closest parking lot to Coachman Park, where Clearwater Jazz Holiday will be held, is Harbor Marine Parking (Lot 11). This lot offers paid parking seven days a week, from 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. Rates are $2/hour. After 6 p.m., there is no charge. No overnight parking is permitted.

With the exception of Lot #11, parking charges apply from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday (all other times are free unless otherwise posted). There are two downtown garages where parking is free after 7 p.m. (Garden Avenue Garage; Station Square Garage).

The Old City Hall Parking Lot and the Main Library Parking Lot are also close to Coachman Park, and good options.

If you're driving an oversized vehicle, like an RV, parking is available in downtown Clearwater on Osceola Avenue.

Download the ParkMobile app before your visit to make things quick and easy. You can also pay by text, if you prefer: Text CLEARWATER to 727563 to pay.

Find more information on parking in downtown Clearwater.

Find information on accessible parking in Clearwater.