Event Info
Friday and Saturday concerts NOW directly on our beautiful sandy beach!
We are excited to kicking off our 3rd Annual world-class jazz festival staged directly on the beach this year to accommodate a larger audience on Friday and Saturday.
The 2024 Jazz Fest Pompano Beach will take place from January 18th to the 20th, with fabulous concerts – including an opening night concert at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center, followed by evening concerts on the beach on Friday and Saturday.
Featuring a robust lineup of performers – from local legends to Grammy Award-winning jazz masters ! Grammy® Award-winning saxophonist Branford Marsalis leads a stellar lineup of internationally renowned artists including Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton, David Sanchez, and Najee who will be headlining the festival. The opening kick-off event featuring the Valerie Tyson band, will still take place at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center.
There's something for everyone at the immersive “jazz takeover” of Pompano Beach in January. Festival experiences will include up-close-and-personal performances, artist conversations, outdoor stages, as well as drink, food, and art vendors.
Learn more about the artist line-up here.
2024 Event Sponsors
Ticket Info
Tickets and registration are now available here!
VIP seating is available with the VIP Experience Pass, this also includes the following:
- VIP Up-Front Seating for all three days
- Meet & Greet with Branford Marsalis and Ms. Lisa Fischer after the event
- VIP Reception during Thursday's opening night - refreshments included
- Private VIP cash bar access during Friday and Saturday
- Jazz Fest 2024 Swag bag
General admission seating is FREE but registration is required for security and safety planning! Chairs and blankets are welcome!
Artist Line-up/Schedule
Thursday, January 18th 2024 | 7 - 9pm | Pompano Beach Cultural Center
Valerie Tyson Band
We’re kicking off Jazz Fest Pompano Beach 2024 with a fun-filled celebration featuring South Florida’s Queen of Soul, Valerie Tyson. With her enviable mastery of Top 40 hits, R&B classics, and smooth jazz, she will be setting the tempo for a weekend of memorable performances.
This performance is made possible with support from the Broward Cultural Division.
Come join us early on Friday and Saturday at 4 PM on the beach for our food court which will host and serve delicious bites and drinks from Baresco, Beach House, BurgerFi, How you Brewin, Cannoli Kitchen Pizza, Kilwins, Lucky Fish and Oceanic.
Friday, January 19th 2024 | 5:30 - 10pm | Pompano Beach
See you Friday evening at the Great Lawn on the Beach when Grammy-winning jazz tenor saxophonist David Sanchez takes the stage, followed by American smooth jazz saxophonist Najee.
- David Sanchez has emerged as one of the most respected jazz musicians of the 21st century, blending Afro-Caribbean rhythms from his Puerto Rican upbringing with jazz influences. He’s garnered critical acclaim and multiple awards for his diverse and innovative compositions. During Jazz Fest his ensemble will consist of a piano, acoustic bass, drums, percussion, and guitar.
- Najee, a two-time Grammy nominated saxophonist and flautist has become an international pioneer in the industry by pushing musical boundaries throughout his career and collaborating with legendary artists such as Prince, Quincy Jones, Stevie Wonder and Chaka Khan. His fusing R&B and jazz into a unique and captivating sound has resulted in six #1 albums on the Billboard charts.
Sirius XM Real Jazz Mark Ruffin will be hosting Friday and Saturday
Saturday, January 20th 2024 | 5:30pm-10pm | Pompano Beach
Old Town Pompano Beach comes to life with a stunning evening that includes two main concerts.
Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton
After four decades of featured background singing with icons like The Rolling Stones, Chaka Khan, Luther Vandross, Tina Turner, and Nine Inch Nails, Lisa Fischer set out to take center stage with her own award-winning style. The 2013 Best Documentary Oscar winning film, “Twenty Feet from Stardom,” altered the course of Fischer’s musical journey by telling her story through clips of her legendary duets with Mick Jagger and Sting. The film left audiences eager to hear more, leading to her organic fusion of Caribbean psychedelic soul and jazzy progressive rock which has been exciting fans worldwide! Lisa Fischer will take the stage with Grand Baton, an Afro-Caribbean progressive rock and jazz fusion band. Fischer and Grand Baton have performed at several jazz festivals including The Monterey Jazz Festival, The Newport Jazz Festival, and The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.
An Evening with Branford Marsalis
After four decades in the international spotlight, the achievements of saxophonist Branford Marsalis continue to grow. From his initial recognition as a young jazz lion, he has expanded his vision as an instrumentalist, composer, bandleader, and educator, crossing stylistic boundaries while maintaining an unwavering creative integrity. In the process, he has become a multi award-winning artist with three Grammys, a citation by the National Endowment for the Arts as a Jazz Master, and an avatar of contemporary artistic excellence.
Hotel Offers
- Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Pompano Beach
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- Sands Harbor Resort & Marina
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- Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa
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