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The Black Academy of Arts and Letters (TBAAL) is set to host one of Dallas’ largest 3-day music festivals during Labor Day Weekend: the 2024 TBAAL Riverfront Jazz Festival.
The event will occur from Friday, August 30 through Sunday, September 1, 2024, at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in downtown Dallas. The festival will feature 35 major music acts, offering a diverse lineup of performances. It promises to be a significant cultural event for the Dallas community.
Here’s what you should know.
TBAAL Riverfront Jazz Festival: The lineup & more
Opening night will kick off with “Jammin’ New Orleans Style,” featuring a performance by CeeLo Green, a five-time Grammy award-winning artist, accompanied by the Dallas Second Line Jazz Band. The festival’s lineup includes The String Queens, Fantastic Negrito, Norman Brown, and many more acclaimed artists.
Local talent will also be showcased, with 20 Dallas-based artists paying tribute to renowned jazz singers and 27 young performers appearing on the Dallas Mavericks Promising Young Artists Stage.
Festival creator and producer Curtis King expressed excitement about the event, highlighting the unique opportunity to see such a wide range of musical talent in one setting. Please note that all musical performances will take place indoors, but food trucks will be located outside.
Ticket information can be found here, with purchases available through the TBAAL Box Office or Ticketmaster. Booths for the festival can be reserved by contacting 214.743.2441, and further details about TBAAL are available here.
Proceeds from the festival will benefit TBAAL Youth Arts-and-Education programs and support the institution’s long-term sustainability. Sponsors of the event include Visit Dallas, Dallas Tourism Public Improvement District, DART, and several others. Media partners for the festival include NBC5, TELEMUNDO, Majic 94.5, and more.
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