Name: A2 JAZZ FEST
Start: 2026-09-26
End: 2026-09-27

The [Ann Arbor Sports Commission](https://www.annarbor.org/sports-commission/ "Ann Arbor Sports Commission") works diligently to improve the quality of life through sports for all of Washtenaw County. The [Ann Arbor area](https://www.annarbor.org/ "Ann Arbor area") attracts both sports enthusiasts and participants alike. Thanks to its [easy accessibility](https://www.annarbor.org/plan/getting-here-getting-around/ "easy accessibility"), [wide range of facilities](https://www.annarbor.org/sports-commission/facilities-venues/ "wide range of facilities") available and variety of [dining](https://www.annarbor.org/foodanddrink/ "dining") & [entertainment](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/ "entertainment") options, the Ann Arbor area is a favorite of sporting event organizations. The area has a rich sporting culture seeding in the history of two Division 1 athletic programs ([University of Michigan](https://www.annarbor.org/university-of-michigan/ "University of Michigan") and Eastern Michigan University) and several other small institutions. The Ann Arbor Sports was formed to attract amateur sporting events to the Ann Arbor region by assisting organizers every step of the way.

Ann Arbor is a dynamic mix of energy and charm—a bustling university town, a [foodie’s paradise](https://www.annarbor.org/foodanddrink/ "foodie's paradise"), and a cutting-edge tech hub, all wrapped in a [walkable downtown](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/downtown/ "walkable downtown") bursting with [world-class arts and culture](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/arts-culture/ "world-class arts and culture"). Located in Michigan’s southeast Lower Peninsula, Ann Arbor is the heartbeat of a vibrant network of [communities across Washtenaw County](https://www.annarbor.org/surrounding-destinations/ "communities across Washtenaw County"). With its creative spirit, diverse flavors, and unique neighborhoods, Ann Arbor shines as a exciting oasis.

Ann Arbor Sports Commission

On Saturday, September 26th and Sunday September 27th, A2 JAZZ FEST will be back and lifting up A2 Jazz in their most exciting community event ever. In TOTALLY FREE community celebration of their 10th anniversary, they will be working with Ann Arbor native and video artist David Olson to create a multimedia showcase to celebrate 10 amazing years of the A2 JAZZ FEST and the power of gathering the community around music.   
  
Great friend of the A2 JAZZ FEST, Tariq Gardner, will be bringing his group Evening Star who has recently been hosting a monthly “Come One, Come All Community Sing” in Detroit. Evening Star frontman Cole Ward, a professional choir director, will engage listeners in a special opportunity to participate in this year’s A2 JAZZ FEST as musicians.   
  
On Saturday, they are excited to take over all three floors of Ann Arbor’s stylish Rabbit Hole with art, music, student workshops and of course, JAZZ! And on Sunday we’ll be at the beautiful and intimate Raven’s Club for three more sets of great music.  
  
The 2026 A2 JAZZ FEST will also feature our incredible Outreach Education Stage with another Ann Arbor native, Professor of Jazz at the renowned Jacobs School of Music, band leader and highly sought after sideman, Sean Dobbins (Registration open soon!)  
  
Join on Saturday & Sunday, September 26th & 27th at The Rabbit Hole (210 S. First St., Ann Arbor) and The Ravens Club (207 S. Main St., Ann Arbor) for a celebration of music in community and in support of LOCAL Jazz.

A2 JAZZ FEST

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