Lakeside Jazz Festival

About

The Lakeside Jazz Festival is a 2-day celebration of jazz for all. Admission is free to all who wish to enjoy the sounds from local, regional, and national high schools, colleges, and universities. Held at the Port Orange City Center Amphitheater, audiences can enjoy great food as well as great entertainment.  It is produced by The Lakeside Jazz Festival, Inc., a 501c3,in conjunction with the Atlantic High School "Sharks" Band, the Spruce Creek High School "High Steppin' Hawks" Band, and the City of Port Orange.

Mission:

To provide a quality showcase for the jazz students, our local musicians and an abundance of talents through a cooperative bridge between community, government, education and the arts. Further, the mission of the Lakeside Jazz Festival will be a focus on jazz education and the adjudication of middle and high school bands. The festival will also include an active involvement from universities and colleges that are interested in recruiting fine jazz performers.