Free live Jazz Brunch on Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk

Popular Jazz Brunch events offer an afternoon of free outdoor entertainment along scenic Riverwalk in Fort Lauderdale.

The events are usually 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on first Sundays, with performers at different points along Riverwalk and Esplanade Park, 400 SW 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale.

Jazz Brunch

If you'd like, bring your own picnic or buy food from area restaurants and vendors. Feel free to bring portable seats or blankets. Leashed pets are permitted. 

Photo/Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk

Here is the upcoming 2026 schedule:

January 4 

Peck Courtyard: Mari Bell Quintet
Esplanade Stage: ReaXtion Band 
Connie Hoffman Gazebo: Yvette Tiger-Norwood 

February 1 

Peck Courtyard: Peter Betan Trio
Esplanade Stage: Underground Jazz Band
Connie Hoffman Gazebo: Pat Dyer Band

March 1

Peck Courtyard: Tommy Nehls Quartet
Esplanade Stage: South Florida Pride Band
Connie Hoffman Gazebo: Ginetta Vendetta

April 5

Peck Courtyard: Cosmo Jazz Trio
Esplanade Stage: William Kooly Scott Band
Connie Hoffman Gazebo: Randy Corinthian Quartet

May 3

Peck Courtyard: Jazz Survivors
Esplanade Stage: Horizons Jazz Orchestra
Connie Hoffman: Snap Dragons

Parking rates vary, usually from about $3 an hour to $25 a day. Parking fees & information is on the Fort Lauderdale website.

For information, call 954-828-5363 or log into the website. The website usually features information on which artists are performing for each event.

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