John Legend, Janelle Monáe & More Among Performers Slated for Inaugural L.A. Jazz Festival
The inaugural L.A. Jazz Festival, launching on August 7, will feature a 17-day celebration of jazz and related genres across Los Angeles. Headliners for the Jazz on the Beach closing weekend on August 22 and 23 include John Legend, Janelle Monáe, and Parliament Funkadelic featuring George Clinton. Organizers aim to make it the third-largest international jazz festival and the largest Black-owned jazz festival in the world.
- ▪The L.A. Jazz Festival will run for 17 days and feature artists from over 13 nations.
- ▪Performers include John Legend, Janelle Monáe, Raphael Saadiq, Charlie Wilson, and George Clinton with Parliament Funkadelic.
- ▪The festival includes free events like Jazz in the Park and Jazz After Dark, plus a State of Jazz Conference.
- ▪Jazz on the Beach will take place at Dockweiler Beach and include special performances like Michelle Coltrane Celebrates the Coltrane Centennial.
- ▪Airbnb is the festival's title sponsor, and StubHub is the official ticket marketplace.
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John Legend performs at the Pre-Grammy Gala on Jan. 31, 2026, in Los Angeles. Gilbert Flores/Billboard The first wave of performers for the inaugural L.A. Jazz Festival is now available. John Legend, Janelle Monáe, Parliament Funkadelic featuring George Clinton, Raphael Saadiq and Charlie Wilson are among the artists who will hit the stage for the fest’s Jazz on the Beach closing weekend Aug. 22 and 23. Additional performers announced for that weekend include the Free Nationals & Friends, Big Freedia, Original Koffee, Joey Alexander and Ezra Collective. Related TOMORROW X TOGETHER Score Ninth No.
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