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)

American drummer and record producer Questlove performs with The Roots at the Atlanta Jazz Festival in Piedmont Park on Sunday, May 24, 2026. For the 49th year, music fans were treated to free jazz. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

American rapper and singer Black Thought performs with The Roots 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)

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)

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)

A fan reacts as Atlanta-based contemporary R&B singer-songwriter Donnie begins his set during the Atlanta Jazz Festival at Piedmont Park on Sunday, May 24, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

A fan reacts as Atlanta-based contemporary R&B singer-songwriter Donnie begins his set during the Atlanta Jazz Festival at Piedmont Park on Sunday, May 24, 2026, in Midtown Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Atlanta-based contemporary R&B singer-songwriter Donnie performs at the Atlanta Jazz Festival in Piedmont Park on Sunday, May 24, 2026. The three-day free 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)

American bassist, singer and songwriter Esperanza Spalding performs on day two at the Atlanta Jazz Festival in Piedmont Park on Sunday, May 24, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

American bassist, singer and songwriter Esperanza Spalding performs at the Atlanta Jazz Festival in Piedmont Park on Sunday, May 24, 2026. The three-day annual event was held Saturday through Sunday. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

A woman dances as rain starts falling during the Atlanta Jazz Festival at Piedmont Park on Sunday, May 24, 2026, in Midtown Atlanta.
(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 on May 24, 2026, in Midtown Atlanta. (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)

American hip-hop band The Roots, formed in Philadelphia, performed 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)

American hip-hop band The Roots, formed in Philadelphia, performed at the Atlanta Jazz Festival in Piedmont Park on Sunday, May 24, 2026. The three-day annual free event was held Saturday through Monday. (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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