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Herbie Hancock, George Benson to headline Jacksonville Jazz Festival

Jacksonville Jazz Festival The annual festival returns to Downtown Jacksonville May 26 - 29. (Credit: City of Jacksonville)

Jacksonville, FL — A Jacksonville tradition returns this Memorial Day weekend.

The Jacksonville Jazz Festival will take place May 26-29.

This year’s festival will include performances by Herbie Hancock, George Benson, Mindi Abair, David Sanchez, and many more.

The festival will kick off on May 26 with the Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition at the Florida Theatre.

The other stages will be located along the St. Johns River at Riverfront Plaza, Ford on Bay and along Independent Drive.

The festival is free to attend. Upgraded, VIP passes are available to buy. Those tickets are on sale now.

For more information, visit jacksonvillejazzfest.com.

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