2024 marks the 11th season of the Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival produced by Blues to Green, an annual celebration that brings thousands of people together in the heart of Springfield, MA. This internationally heralded festival has become a powerful expression of civic pride, uniting our region’s diverse cultural communities through music, art, education, and revelry.

Bringing thousands of people together in the heart of Springfield, MA, this festival is the city’s premier annual event, featuring national stars and local talent playing jazz, blues, funk, Latin, and African music. The family-friendly celebration also offers arts activities, and fascinating talks on arts, culture, and social justice with local pop-up craft, food and beverages.

Admission is FREE but donations are appreciated

You can reserve your free tickets and find this year’s full musical line-up at springfieldjazzfest.org

The festival begins Friday July 12 at 5PM. Saturday’s festivities commence at 11:30 AM on Saturday July 13 with the Second-Line Parade. The parade will end at the main stage for our kick-off performance. The complete performer line-up will be announced soon at springfieldjazzfest.org.

In addition to the musical performances, the multi-faceted festival will feature various arts activities, presentations, and workshops.

Join us for two days of music, pop-up food and beverage vendors, supporting local businesses, and an unforgettable family-friendly celebration.

The Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival is a program by the nonprofit Blues to Green and is made possible by grant funders, local business sponsors, and donors.