The Hollywood Real Jazz Festival reimagines the legacy of the historic Hollwood Jazz festival while creating a modern destination event celebrating world-class jazz, community engagement, and economic impact.
Nov. 20-21, 2026
Free with RSVP
Hollywood, Florida
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20
Time
Schedule
5 PM
City of Hollywood Tree Lighting festivities begin
7 PM
Official Tree Lighting
8 PM
Dillard Jazz Orchestra
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21
Time
Schedule
1 PM
Nicole Yarling
2 PM
Warren Wolf
3:15 PM
Chuck Bergeron
3:45 PM
Kandace Springs
5 PM
Chuck Bergeron
5:30 PM
Ron Carter Foursight Quartet
HEADLINING
ARTISTS
Ron Carter
A rare chance to witness a living legend and the most recorded bassist in jazz history deliver a masterclass in elegance, pristine tone, and timeless improvisation.
Kandace Springs
An absolute must-see who captures audiences with her smoky, Prince-approved vocals and a striking dual talent for piano that brings a fresh, soulful vitality to the classic jazz tradition.
Warren Wolf
This modern vibraphone master delivers a high-energy, boundary-pushing performance that seamlessly fuses jaw-dropping technical virtuosity with deep roots in jazz, funk, and classical music.