PHOTOS: Atlanta Jazz Festival 2026

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PHOTOS: Atlanta Jazz Festival 2026

The annual fest was held on Memorial Day weekend at Piedmont Park, attracting crowds to see the musicians and singers despite some stormy weather.

American bassist, singer and songwriter Esperanza Spalding performs at the Atlanta Jazz Festival in Piedmont Park on Sunday, May 24, 2026. The three-day free fest on Memorial Day weekend marked its 49th year. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Hip-hop band The Roots, formed in Philadelphia, performs at the Atlanta Jazz Festival in Piedmont Park on Sunday, May 24, 2026. The annual free event was held Saturday through Monday. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

The Roots performs at the Atlanta Jazz Festival in Piedmont Park on Sunday, May 24, 2026. The fest featured performances from more than a dozen acts on the main stage, in addition to workshops, a kids zone and vendors. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Drummer and record producer Questlove performs with The Roots at the Atlanta Jazz Festival in Piedmont Park on Sunday, May 24, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Rapper and singer Black Thought performs with The Roots at the Atlanta Jazz Festival in Piedmont Park. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens addresses the crowd during the announcement of The Roots as the Sunday headliner at the Atlanta Jazz Festival in Piedmont Park on Sunday, May 24, 2026, in Midtown Atlanta. Dickens thanked the audience and invited everyone to look forward to next year for the 50th fest. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta-based contemporary R&B singer-songwriter Donnie sings at the Atlanta Jazz Festival in Piedmont Park. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Grace Thomason (left) and Skylar Charlesworth from Atlanta sit in the mud while watching Donnie perform at the Atlanta Jazz Festival in Piedmont Park on Sunday, May 24, 2026, in Midtown Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Festivalgoers gather on the lawn with tents and umbrellas during the Atlanta Jazz Festival at Piedmont Park on Sunday, May 24, 2026. The three-day annual event was held Saturday through Monday. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

A fan cheers as Atlanta-based contemporary R&B singer-songwriter Donnie begins his set during the Atlanta Jazz Festival. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

A fan reacts with joy as Atlanta-based contemporary R&B singer-songwriter Donnie begins his set during the Atlanta Jazz Festival at Piedmont Park.
(Miguel Martinez/AJC)

American bassist, singer and songwriter Esperanza Spalding was the first jazz musician to win the Grammy for Best New Artist. Here, she performs at the Atlanta Jazz Festival. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Spalding sings and plays bass at the Atlanta Jazz Festival in Piedmont Park on Sunday, May 24, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

A woman dances as rain starts falling during the Atlanta Jazz Festival at Piedmont Park.
(Miguel Martinez/AJC)

American saxophonist, composer, arranger and music producer Kebbi Williams (right) performs with The Wolfpack at the Atlanta Jazz Festival in Piedmont Park. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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American bassist, singer and songwriter Esperanza Spalding performs at the Atlanta Jazz Festival in Piedmont Park on Sunday, May 24, 2026. The three-day free fest on Memorial Day weekend marked its 49th year. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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