The City of Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs presents the 2007
Atlanta Jazz Festival. This month long celebration will commemorate
30 years of presenting the best of jazz.

The Atlanta Jazz Festival is held in May, and is a 31-day schedule of events that features internationally renowned jazz artists and activities throughout the Metro Atlanta area. Culminating during Memorial Day weekend, May 26 - 28, the 3-day festival will feature show-stopping performances at Piedmont Park.

The Festival is produced by the City of Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs and a majority of events are FREE and open to the public.

The Festival is regarded as one of the Country’s largest free jazz festivals and according to Mayor Shirley Franklin is “one of the city’s proudest traditions.” The Atlanta Jazz Festival provides the City with an opportunity to unify Atlanta’s diverse population, to celebrate Atlanta’s rich cultural heritage, and to promote tourism.

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