HYDE PARK JAZZ FESTIVAL 2022
The Hyde Park Jazz Festival 2022 presents in partnership with its long-time venue-partners across the Hyde Park, Kenwood, and Washington Park neighborhoods, more than 34 FREE performances on September 24th-25th, 2022.
The program will once again include national and international artists alongside some of Chicago’s brightest lights. Venues include: the Smart Museum, International House, Rockefeller Chapel, Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts, Hyde Park Bank, Hyde Park Union Church, Little Black Pearl, Augustana Church, Oriental Institute, and the Midway Plaisance.
Special guest and visiting musician projects include: David Virelles (solo); Jeff Parker (solo); Charles McPherson Quintet; Etienne Charles & Creole Soul; Camille Thurman and the Darrell Green Quartet; Mankwe Ndosi and Body mEmOri; and Darren Johnston’s Life in Times. Samara Joy + Pasquale Grasso will close out the Saturday Festival program with a very special late-night performance in Rockefeller Chapel. The Hyde Park Jazz Festival continues its commissioning program this year with a commission to Chicago pianist Miguel de la Cerna.
The Hyde Park Jazz Festival is FREE but a donation of $10 per person is appreciated so we can keep it that way. Please consider making a contribution here or at any of the festival venues!
HOURS:
Saturday, September 24th, 1:00 PM to 12MID
Sunday, September 25th, 2:00 to 7:00 PM
ACCOMMODATIONS
SAFETY GUIDELINES
The Festival is a precious celebration of culture and music on the South Side. During these times, we need the Festival more than ever! It is challenging to produce public events at this time and we ask for your help in keeping the Festival going by being supportive of our safety measures.
We will follow the most up to date CDC, City and State guidelines regarding Covid. Please revisit the website for updated information prior to attending.
Your safety is important to us. The Festival grounds are connected to the University of Chicago police area and include extensive security. Please see the links here for any additional information about police patrol and emergency phone locations (blue light indicates a security phone and often an officer).
https://safety-security.uchicago.edu/police/our_responsibilities/patrol_maps/
https://safety-security.uchicago.edu/clery_act_reporting/emergency_phones_map/
SERVICES, ACCESS & SPECIAL NEEDS
Hyde Park Jazz Festival aims to be accessible to all guests. In order to help us create the best experience for you, please contact us ahead of time with any questions, needs or concerns at info@hydeparkjazzfestival.org.
The Festival is located across many unique venues throughout Hyde Park. Find specifics regarding accessibility for each venue on their individual websites listed bellow. Web links are accessible through their Venue pages. Both the West Stage and the Wagner Stage at the Midway are fully wheelchair accessible.
The Festival Shuttle Bus is free and stops at all venues. CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION
VENUES:
Midway Plaisance: Wagner Stage and West Stage, between S. Woodlawn/S. Ellis.
The Midway is the central Festival grounds. If you have been to the Hyde Park Jazz Festival before, the Midway set up will be familiar to you.
The Midway Festival area includes:
Food and Beverage Vendors (beer, wine, water)
Artisan and Other Shopping
Information Booth with Festival T Shirts for purchase
Portable Restrooms and handwashing stations
Seating areas with chairs for watching performances
Seating areas for eating (picnic tables)
Picnic areas for your own set up (you may bring your own food/bev. (alcohol ok), chairs/blankets)