The Playboy Jazz at the Rose Bowl offers 19 hours of continuous entertainment. Created by the Playboy founder, Hugh Hefner, world-class performers are brought in for the summer event he and other celebrities attend annually. Live performances include artists performing contemporary, smooth and traditional jazz collections. Book early as tickets do sell out.
1001 Rose Bowl Drive
Pasadena, CA 91103
(323) 560-7469
Rosebowlstadium.com
Free admission to this city-operated summer fest brings in the crowds to the all-day jazz festival. Concert-goers are encouraged to bring blankets and beach chairs to enjoy the eight-hour musical event. Talent is composed of local Los Angeles artists, offering a mix of traditional jazz and Afro-Cuban music.
1001 Rose Bowl Drive
Pasadena, CA 91103
(323) 560-7469
Rosebowlstadium.com
Live jazz performances fill the air with a musical invitation during this Sunday-only festival. Featured annually, the live entertainment is matched with fine arts and crafts displays and a food court. The attendance levels reach more than 8,000 visitors and draws in specialty local jazz bands among other musicians.
3051 Via Maderas
Altadena, CA 91001
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Formally the Old Pasadena Jazzfest, the music moved next door to Bonelli Park in San Dimas, California, for an annual weekend of classical jazz music. Filled with two stages, performers take to the platforms for a combination of jazz, R&B and funk music.
120 Via Verde
San Dimas, CA 91773
Omegaevents.com