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Sep 2, 2010 - Sep 5, 2010
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32nd Annual Chicago Jazz Festival

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Presented by CareFusion
Produced by the Mayor’s Office of Special Events
Programmed by the Jazz Institute of Chicago


The longest running of the city's lakefront music festivals. For more than 30 years, the Chicago Jazz Festival has been a Labor Day weekend tradition. Know for its artistic creativity, the Chicago Jazz Festival promotes awareness and appreciation for all form of jazz through quality live musical performances. The festival’s mission is to showcase Chicago’s vast jazz talent alongside national and international artists to encourage and educated a jazz audience of all ages.

This year’s performers include: Artist-in-Residence: Nicole Mitchell, Henry Threadgill, Brad Mehldau, Brian Blade and the Fellowship Band, Rene Marie, The Either/Orchestra, Kurt Elling and more. 

 

32nd Annual Chicago Jazz Festival Presented by CareFusion

Expanded to Three Locations and Multiple Days, Sept. 2-5

     

About the Festival

Performance Schedules 


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Dates:
Sep 2, 2010 - Sep 5, 2010
Hours:
  • Thursday, Sept. 2 @ Millennium Park: 12 - 4 pm
  • Friday, Sept. 3 @ Chicago Cultural Center: 12 - 3 pm
  • Friday, Sept. 3 @ Millennium Park, Jay Pritzker Pavilion: 4 - 9:30 pm
  • Saturday, Sept. 4 & Sunday, Sept. 5 @ Grant Park: 11 am - 9:30 pm
Location:
Festival locations include the Chicago Cultural Center, Millennium Park and Grant Park
Jackson Blvd. & Columbus Dr.
Chicago, IL 60604
Admission:

FREE

Accessibility:

The following services are available for persons with disabilities:

  • Accessible entrance(s)
  • Accessible washroom(s)
  • Assistive listening devices provided
  • Accessible seating area available

 

Accessibility FAQ

 

For more information call 312.744.3316

Public Transportation:

For travel information, visit www.transitchicago.com

 

Parking:

If you are driving, park directly under the action with MOSE partner Millennium Garages. Visit www.millenniumgarages.com for details.

Additionally, Millennium Garages is offering two discounted summer parking packages for busy families enjoying the City’s festivals, shopping downtown, and anyone wanting convenient, easy, safe parking. The $85 Summer in the City Package gets you 4 parks and a savings of $30. The $165 Summer in the City Package gets you 8 parks and a savings of $59. With four garages and over 9,000 spaces, Millennium Garages is your one stop parking destination for all that Chicago has to offer.

To purchase a summer pack contact Kim Hyla, khyla@lazparking.com 312.616.1543, Monday - Friday / 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. For more information on summer parking packs, please visit www.millenniumgarages.com

 

Biking:

Bike parking is available on the perimeter of Grant and Millennium Parks. Visit the Chicago Bicycle Program for maps, safety, and other information.

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32nd Annual Chicago Jazz Festival
Festival locations include the Chicago Cultural Center, Millennium Park and Grant Park
Jackson Blvd. & Columbus Dr.
Chicago IL 60604
312.744.3315

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