Chandler Jazz Festival
2023 Dates: March 30, 2023 - April 2, 2023
Bourbon Street comes to Downtown Chandler each spring for a FREE jazz-filled weekend highlighting the smooth sounds of live jazz music. The hugely popular event has been a must-attend event for jazz fans, drawing people from near and far to enjoy the smooth sounds of jazz with live performances from local and national performers. Visitors and residents alike have embraced the spring festival, celebrating jazz with a variety of music styles and take in the local culture, arts, and food from the main stage in Downtown Chandler.
Gates for the main-stage performances will open an hour prior to the first band starting, and attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair to make oneself comfortable on the grassy park - perfect for enjoying the Arizona spring weather. It's not uncommon to see a bit of dancing at this music festival which is more like an event than an outdoor concert.
Thursday Schedule:
New Square
5:30 - 7 p.m. | Sherry Roberson Quartet
Sidewalk Bands
All bands perform | 5 - 7:30 p.m.
TBD | d'Vine Gourmet
Pete Pancrazi with Todd Johnson | Saba’s
The Natalie Gallatin Quartet | Crust Simply Italian (astro turf)
Frank Valdes Sextet | Dr. A.J. Chandler Park West
Friday Schedule:
Sidewalk Bands
All bands perform | 5 - 7:30 p.m.
Howard Alden and Friends | d'Vine Gourmet
Pam Morita Trio | Saba’s
Delphine Cortez Friends | Crust Simply Italian (astro turf)
The Denny Quartet | Dr. A.J. Chandler Park West
Merchant Bands
9 p.m. - 12 a.m.
After Hours Jam Session: Hosted by Flavour
West Alley BBQ
Saturday Schedule:
New Square
3 - 5 p.m. | TBD
Main Stage
5 p.m. | Fred Boswell & Friends: "Gospel, Chick and Glasper"
6:10 p.m. | Fred Forney and West-by-Northwest: "Music of Miles "
7:30 p.m. | Dennis Rowland & Diana Lee: "From Basie to Wonder"
9 p.m. | The Dan Wilson Trio with Pat Bianchi and Lewis Nash
Sidewalk Bands
All Bands Perform 2-4:30 p.m.
TBD | d'Vine Gourmet
Actual Air Trio | Saba’s
Jazz Women Collective | Crust Simply Italian (astro turf)
Nuance Jazz with Jackie Lopez | Dr. A.J. Chandler Park West
Merchant Bands
9 p.m. - 12 a.m.
After Hours Jam Session:Tommy Grills Band
Hosted by West Alley BBQ
Sunday Schedule:
All Bands Perform 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Kaufmann, Zick & Russo | d'Vine Gourmet
Arsen Nalbandian Trio | Saba’s
Clark Gibson Trio | Crust Simply Italian (astro turf)
ZAZU West | Dr. A.J. Chandler Park West
Visitors will find plenty of free parking options in Downtown Chandler and it's easy to extend your outing by including a visit to one of the many Downtown Chandler restaurants, cocktail bars, and boutique shops located in and around the historic square.
Arriving from out-of-town, visitors will find that many Chandler, AZ hotels provide a courtesy shuttle to Downtown Chandler. However, there are two hotels situated in the downtown area, both are located a short walk from the main stage - the Crowne Plaza Phoenix Chandler Golf Resort and the Hilton Garden Inn Chandler Downtown.
