CLEARWATER, Fla. — Tens of thousands of jazz lovers are gearing up for a monumental anniversary of one of Tampa Bay's biggest music festivals — the 45th annual Clearwater Jazz Holiday.
The Clearwater Jazz Holiday will take over Coachman Park on Oct. 17-20 with a "Back to our Roots"-themed celebration. And on Thursday, we got a look at the highly-anticipated lineup.
"The 2024 lineup once again offers a diverse festival bill with something for everyone and a different feel each day. It is another showcase of classic and contemporary, blending audiences and generations," festival organizers said.
In addition to the main stage, this year's Clearwater Jazz Holiday will feature two new side stages with 15 more artists. These stages will serve as "a festival preparty" for the headliners.
"The side stages feature everything from smooth and straight ahead jazz to jam, funk, chiilhop, and Americana roots rock,” Steve Weinberger, CEO of the Clearwater Jazz Holiday Foundation, said.
2024 Clearwater Jazz Holiday lineup
Thursday, Oct. 17
- 4:30 - 6 p.m. Jazmin Ghent on the VSPC Plaza Stage (FREE)
- 4:30 - 6 p.m. CJH Young Lions Festival Jam Hosted by Alex Malkovich on the Pier Party Stage (FREE)
- 6:30 - 8 p.m. Galactic Featuring Jelly Joseph on the Tampa Bay Times Main Stage
- 8:30 - 10 p.m. Boney James on the Tampa Bay Times Main Stage
Friday, Oct. 18
- 4:15 - 5 p.m. John C. O'Leary lll & Trace Zacur on the VSPC Plaza Stage (FREE)
- 4:30 - 7 p.m. CHILLtronic Takeover with Austen Van Der Bleek & Jask on the Pier Party Stage (FREE)
- 5:30 - 7 p.m. Pete Carney & Orange Alert on the VSPC Plaza Stage (FREE)
- 7:30 - 9 p.m. Tower of Power on the Tampa Bay Times Main Stage
- 9:30 - 11 p.m. Cory Wong on the Tampa Bay Times Main Stage
Saturday, Oct. 19
- 3:15 - 4 p.m. CJH Young Lions Collective on the Pier Party Stage (FREE)
- 4 - 5 p.m. CJH Youth All-Star Jazz Band Hosted by Frank Williams on the VSPC Plaza Stage (FREE)
- 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Castellano All-Stars on the Pier Party Stage (FREE)
- 5:30 - 7 p.m. Polyrythmics on the VSPC Plaza Stage (FREE)
- 6 - 7 p.m. Le Jazz on the Pier Party Stage (FREE)
- 7:30 - 9 p.m. The USAF Academy Band Falconaires on the Tampa Bay Times Main Stage
- 9:30 - 11 p.m. Sierra Ferrell on the Tampa Bay Times Main Stage
Sunday, Oct. 20
- 3:15 - 4:15 p.m. Friends of Fil Oran Trio on the VSPC Plaza Stage (FREE)
- 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. The Family Funk on the Pier Party Stage (FREE)
- 4:45 - 6 p.m. Steeln' Peaches on the VSPC Plaza Stage (FREE)
- 5 - 6 p.m. Have Gun, Will Travel on the Pier Party Stage (FREE)
- 6:30 - 8 p.m. Mavis Staples on the Tampa Bay Times Main Stage
- 8:30 - 10 p.m. St. Paul & The Broken Bones on the Tampa Bay Times Main Stage
There is a special ticket presale at noon on Friday, June 21 for CJH supporters on the mailing list.
Tickets go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 24. Prices run from $45-$200. You can check out the different ticket packages on the Clearwater Jazz Holiday website.
10 Tampa Bay is a proud sponsor of The Clearwater Jazz Holiday.