Hollywood Real Jazz Festival

Nov. 20-21, 2026

presented by

A NEW CULTURAL TRADITION FOR SOUTH FLORIDA.

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.

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.

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