Clearwater Jazz Holiday

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MusicClearwater
Dates15–18 October 2026Confirmed listing
Duration4 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsClearwater Jazz Holiday's history gives it
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Clearwater Jazz Holiday in Clearwater

Clearwater Jazz Holiday is a four-day live music festival held every October at Coachman Park on the waterfront in Clearwater, Florida. What began decades ago as informal concerts staged on the back of a flatbed truck has grown into a widely recognized festival now in its 47th year, drawing tens of thousands of visitors to hear jazz, blues, funk, and related genres against a backdrop of Gulf of Mexico sunsets.

Its history and waterfront identity make it one of Florida's stronger music festivals.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Clearwater Jazz Holiday's history gives it unusual credibility for a regional festival: over more than four decades it has hosted genuine jazz legends including Woody Herman, Buddy Rich, Dizzy Gillespie, Herbie Mann, Dave Brubeck, Tito Puente, Stephane Grappelli, Stan Getz, and the Count Basie Orchestra, while its modern lineup has expanded to include Tony Bennett, Earth, Wind and Fire, Bonnie Raitt, Buddy Guy, Gladys Knight, and Sheryl Crow, spanning straight-ahead jazz, swing, blues, jamband, rock, folk, Americana, funk, and Zydeco

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The mystery stays covered

The festival is organized entirely by the nonprofit Clearwater Jazz Holiday Foundation and its volunteer Jazz Force committee, and proceeds fund year-round education and outreach programs, including the Bill Horne Community Day Fund, which underwrites accessibility and expanded community access to the festival grounds at Coachman Park

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Growing out of informal flatbed-truck concerts decades ago

Water and renewal

Living ritual

the festival preserves a direct link to jazz history through its early roster of legends like Dizzy Gillespie

The sacred route

Living ritual

Dave Brubeck

The local code

Living ritual

and the Count Basie Orchestra

Tradition 5

Living ritual

and channels that history into present-day community education and outreach through the nonprofit Clearwater Jazz Holiday Foundation and its Bill Horne Community Day Fund

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

15–18 October 2026

Getting around

Clearwater access is easiest by car/rideshare.

What to wear

Casual outdoor concert wear suits warm Gulf Coast October days and breezy waterfront evenings; a light layer helps once the sun sets over the water.

Safety

Clearwater Jazz Holiday is easier with a small bag, charged phone and group plan that survives poor signal.

Where to stay

Clearwater

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map27.97 N, 82.80 WOpen in Google Maps

Clearwater, FL

TransportClearwater access is easiest by car/rideshare.
Stay areaClearwater

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Clearwater Jazz Holiday?

Clearwater Jazz Holiday is listed for 15–18 October 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Clearwater Jazz Holiday take place?

The festival is listed in Clearwater, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

4 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Clearwater, FL

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLclearwaterjazz.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed dates15–18 October 2026
Source statusOfficial source linked
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