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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, FL.

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 entertainment schedule for 2024:

March 3

April 7

  • Esplanade Park: Norris Jazz Orchestra
  • Connie Hoffman Gazebo: Debbie Orta Quintet
  • Peck Courtyard: The Cheryl Fisher/Eric Allison Band

May 5

  • Esplanade Park: Blues Therapy & Jazz
  • Connie Hoffman Gazebo: S.O.U.L.
  • Peck Courtyard: Peter Betan Trio

June 7

  • Esplanade Park: RC Music Group
  • Connie Hoffman Gazebo: RD Project
  • Peck Courtyard: TBA

July 7: NO JAZZ BRUNCH

August 4

  • Esplanade Park: TBA
  • Connie Hoffman Gazebo: TBA
  • Peck Courtyard: TBA

 

September 1   

  • Esplanade Park: TBA
  • Connie Hoffman Gazebo: TBA
  • Peck Courtyard: TBA

October 6

November 3

 

December 1

Here is a map that shows the location of stages, parking and other attractions nearby.

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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Free live music at Jazz Brunch in Fort Lauderdale
When
Monthly on the 1st Sunday @ 11:00 am-2:00 pm (starting February 5, 2023)
Cost
FREE
What
Free live music at Jazz Brunch in Fort Lauderdale
Where
Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk
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