Sugar Land Jazz Fest at Crown Festival Park

In Sugar Land, live music seamlessly intertwines with our daily life, and soon, it'll be time to turn up the jazz vibes! Mark your calendars for the all-new Sugar Land Jazz Fest, gearing up to take over Crown Festival Park on Friday and Saturday, May 9-10, 2024. Get ready for a weekend with friends brimming with music and culture!

Jazz Fest Music Lineup 

Sugar Land Jazz Fest attendees will enjoy performances from six artists with serious chops. Each day of the festival will feature one headliner and two supporting acts. 

The Friday headliner will be Brian Culbertson, an award-winning musician with over 40 Billboard No. 1 hits! World-renowned percussionist Sheila E. and The E-Train is also a singer, songwriter, author and humanitarian that will grace the Jazz Fest auidence with her unique style and iconic perfromances. Adam Hawley is a talented artist, producer and has 17 Billboard #1 hits! He's also played with notable celebritis like Jennifer Lopez, Brian McKnight and appeared as part of the house-band on American Idol. 

Saturday's show will feature The Commodores, an American funk and soul group famously known for having Lionel Richie as their lead singer. Audiences will also be able to delight in the talent of Bob James, who Quincy Jones discovered at a jazz festival in the sixties. James's skills range as a keyboardist, arranger, and record producer. Jackiem Joyner is a contemporary saxophonist, author and music producer with various Billboard hits and a number-one jazz album. He's shared the stage with George Duke, Najee, Peter White and more! Finally, Nicholas Cole will also be joining Jazz Fest and sharing his soulful jazz tunes on the keyboard influenced by gospel and inspired by the music of Brian Culbertson. 

Ticket Info

Secure your tickets online in advance for the weekend festival. Single-day general admission tickets with entry to the venue and the shows go for $44. General Admission weekend passes for both Saturday and Sunday cost $79. For pre-selected seats, you can buy single-day Premium - Tier 1 tickets for $129 or VIP - Tier 1 tickets for $199. The VIP - Tier 1 experience, which includes entry for both days, designated parking and VIP areas, includes food tents and restrooms. More ticket details coming soon! 

In addition to concert access, all tickets will allow attendees the opportunity to mix and mingle throughout the grounds and purchase and enjoy food and beverage concessions from local vendors. 

Play & Stay in Sugar Land

Sugar Land Jazz Fest enjoys an ideal host location at Crown Festival Park, a stunning 52-acre green space just minutes away from the town’s finest dining, entertainment, and lodging. 

Unwind with a glass of wine and an artisanal cheese plate while enjoying smooth sounds at Vino & Vinyl, nosh on quirky pies and sweet and savory waffles at Jupiter Pizza & Waffles Co., or settle in for a top-notch sushi spread at UMAMI Japanese. 

Shopping lovers will delight in the nearby options, ranging from the upscale Sugar Land Town Square to the First Colony Mall. As for evening activities, a trip to Baker Street Pub & Grill might treat you to a lively live music performance, a spirited trivia game, or even a karaoke battle, depending on the night!

For a stylish and comfortable overnight stay in Sugar Land, consider hotels like Hilton Garden Inn, Courtyard by Marriott, or Hyatt Place, all conveniently located. 

Come for the Sugar Land Jazz Fest and stay for everything else there is to do here!

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