40th Annual Jazz'SAlive

29sep(sep 29)4:00 pm30(sep 30)11:00 pm40th Annual Jazz'SAlivesmooth by nature4:00 pm - 11:00 pm (30) Civic Park, 630 E. Nueva St.

Event Details

The San Antonio Parks Foundation Presents

September 29 & 30, 2023

Civic Park at Hemisfair

The City of San Antonio’s Official Jazz Music Festival is ensuring Jazz Is Alive in San Antonio! The San Antonio Parks Foundation, in partnership with The City of San Antonio and Michelob Ultra, present the 40th Annual Jazz’SAlive Festival on September 29 & 30 to celebrate 40 years of Jazz’SAlive and the Grand Opening of Civic Park at Hemisfair!

General admission is FREE, all ages, and open to the public! No outside food or beverage is allowed. Tickets are available for premium seating and VIP areas. Visit https://bit.ly/JazzSAlive2023 to buy Patron Seat or VIP tickets, or purchase below.

Jazz’SAlive VIP Experience Package ($1,500 per table, per night)

The 2023 Jazz’SAlive VIP Experience, sold as a table for eight (8) includes complimentary beverages and bites featuring a curated menu by Silo Elevated Cuisine on Friday and “NOLA In The Park,” from the team of Chefs Pieter & Susan Sypesteyn on Saturday evening. Along with the private table seating and delectable culinary experience, VIP guests will enjoy access to air-conditioned restrooms and private, invite-only Friday evening after party. The VIP Experience is open to fans who are 21 years of age or older and is open 5 PM to 11 PM both Friday and Saturday evenings with food service taking place 6 PM to 9 PM. Fans who wish to have a VIP table on both Friday and Saturday will need to purchase a table for each evening.

Single-Day ‘Patron Seats’ ($60 per person, per day)Jazz’SAlive offers a limited number of premium Patron Seats at the main stage for those who want to upgrade their viewing experience and leave the lawn chairs at home. Patron Seats are sold as single-day tickets. Fans who wish to have a Patron Seat on both Friday and Saturday will need to purchase a ticket for each day. Each ticket includes 1 priority seat the main stage in Civic Park with access to a cash bar and cocktail service.

Friday, September 29th Artist Performances

4:30-5:00 PM: Anthony Thomas Martinez & The Jazz Standard [PM Group Heritage Stage]
5:00-6:30 PM: Aaron Prado Sextet featuring Azul Barrientos [Michelob Ultra Main Stage]
6:30-7:00 PM: The Jazz Protagonists [PM Group Heritage Stage]
7:00-8:30 PM: Jackie Venson [Michelob Ultra Main Stage]
8:30-9:00 PM: The Jazz Protagonists [PM Group Heritage Stage]
9:00-10:30 PM: Kirk Whalum [Michelob Ultra Main Stage]

Food and drink vendors open until 11 PM

Saturday, September 30th Artist Performances

11:00 AM – Gates Open with Family Fun in the Park
12:00-12:30 PM: Civic Park Ribbon Cutting
12:30-1:30 PM: St. Mary’s University Jazz Orchestra [Michelob Ultra Main Stage]
2:00-3:00 PM: Jamail [Michelob Ultra Main Stage]
3:00-3:30 PM: euphonia [PM Group Heritage Stage]
3:30-4:30 PM: Haile G. & Havana Soul [Michelob Ultra Main Stage]
4:30-5:00 PM: euphonia [PM Group Heritage Stage]
5:00-6:30 PM: United States Air Force Band of the West Dimensions In Blue Ensemble ft. Gerald French & The Original Tuxedo Band [Michelob Ultra Main Stage]
6:30-7:00 PM: The Dirty River Jazz Band [PM Group Heritage Stage]
7:00-8:30 PM: The Yuko Mabuchi Trio [Michelob Ultra Main Stage]
8:30-9:00 PM: The Dirty River Jazz Band [PM Group Heritage Stage]
9:00-10:30 PM: Big Sam’s Funky Nation [Michelob Ultra Main Stage]

Food and drink vendors open until 11 PM

All ticket purchases are non-refundable and non-transferable.

The San Antonio Parks Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) organization providing improvements to parks and the park experience to the area’s 250+ parks and over 150 miles of walking and biking trails.

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Official sponsors of The 40th Annual Jazz’SAlive include Michelob Ultra, The Espee, The PM Group, Security Services Federal Credit Union, H-E-B, Jefferson Bank, Hemisfair, Credit Human, Ancira Auto Group, Yellow Rose Whiskey, Licor 43, Lolea, Dixie Flag & Banner Company, Thomas J. Henry, Spectrum Reach, NuStar Energy, Frost Bank, Texas Automobile Association, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, KRTU 91.7 FM, The St. Anthony Hotel, San Antonio Current, NBC4, CW35, WOAI, iHeart Media, and the City of San Antonio Parks & Recreation Department and Department of Arts & Culture.