San Antonio’s signature jazz festival returns downtown this September as the 43rd Annual Jazz’SAlive fills Civic Park at Hemisfair with two days of free live music, food and family-friendly activities.
Presented by the San Antonio Parks Foundation, the festival will take place from 4 to 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, and from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26. General admission is free and open to all ages.
National Stars and Local Talent Take the Stage
This year’s scheduled lineup features internationally known performers, local musicians and military artists performing across two stages.
Friday’s lineup includes Blaque Dynamite, Yuko Mabuchi, the United States Air Force Jazz Ensemble and Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra.
Saturday’s performers include San Antonio saxophonist BillyRay Sheppard, Mexican jazz vocalist Magos Herrera, the Hutton Tillson Combo and Grammy Award-winning trumpeter Arturo Sandoval as part of his World Tour 2026.
KRTU Jazz Radio and the Carver Community Cultural Center are collaborating with the festival to bring additional artistry and community engagement to the weekend’s programming.
Food, Drinks and Family Activities
In addition to live performances, Jazz’SAlive will feature food and beverages from a variety of vendors, activities for families and a downtown festival atmosphere.
Outside food, beverages and coolers will not be permitted. Guests should also be aware that bags are subject to search before entering the festival grounds.
VIP Jazz’SAlive Experience Available
Guests seeking an upgraded experience may purchase access to an exclusive speakeasy lounge featuring complimentary cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and festival merchandise. The VIP lounge will open at 5 p.m. each day.
VIP admission costs $250 per person, per night. Tables for eight are available for $1,750 per night.
Reservations can be made by emailing hello@saparks.org or calling (210) 468-1575.
Bike Parking and Transportation Information
Free self-service bicycle parking provided by Ghisallo Cycling Initiative will be available inside Civic Park. Riders should bring their own locks, secure their bicycle frames to the racks and remove their bicycles at the end of each day. Bikes should not be left overnight.
Downtown parking is expected to be limited during the festival. Attendees are encouraged to walk, bike, carpool, use rideshare services or take public transportation.
Drivers can use the Hemisfair Garage at 623 Hemisfair Blvd. Additional municipal parking locations are listed on the City of San Antonio parking website. Drivers should follow posted parking restrictions and instructions from traffic officers and festival staff.
Hemisfair Garage: Get Directions → 623 Hemisfair Blvd
City of SA Parking: https://sapark.sanantonio.gov/Parking-Locations
Event Information
What: 43rd Annual Jazz’SAlive
When: Friday, Sept. 25, from 4 to 11 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 26, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Where: Civic Park at Hemisfair, San Antonio
Admission: Free and open to all ages
More Information: www.saparks.org
