The San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival Returns to San Diego

| July 5, 2017 | 0 Comments

Eric Darius will perform on Sunday, July 9.

After a 12-year hiatus, the San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival presented by Payne Pest Management and Rainbow Promotions returns to San Diego Friday, July 7 through Sunday, July 9 at the picturesque Embarcadero Marina Park North. The San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival celebrates the long-lived musical style and features a great line-up of hot summer night smooth jazz. This three-day event is open to the public on Saturday, July 8 and Sunday, July 9 and unites music lovers from around the world and combines the soothing sounds of smooth jazz, a variety of delicious cuisine, and an amazing atmosphere that creates an unparalleled experience. The festival features some of the top artists of the year and includes VIP seating in an incredible outdoor setting with a great selection of food, art and much more.

San Diegans are excited for the return of this show that the VIP and reserved tickets have already been sold out; however, general admission tickets are still available. As a special treat this year, the festival will feature “An Intimate Evening Under the Stars with Eric Darius / Unplugged with Monty Seward” on Friday, July 7. This private event is available only to a limited number of ticket holders and includes dinner and two drinks per ticket. The Friday event can be added to anyone who has purchased a Saturday or Sunday ticket and is not available as a single ticket purchase.

Attendees with general admission tickets can come with their blankets and chairs, sit back, relax and listen to some of the World’s best jazz musicians. The Smooth Jazz Festival will also have vendors from all over the region that display their food and wares including beer, wine, and alcoholic beverages.

Saturday’s schedule is from 11:30 a.m. to 7:20 p.m. Performers include Brian Culbertson; Michael Franks; EPK with Euge Groove, Peter White, Keiko Matsui; Nick Colionne; and The L.A. Collective.

 Sunday’s schedule is from 2 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Performers include Boney James; West Coast Jam with Richard Elliot; Rick Braun and Norman Brown; Gerald Albright and Jonathan Butler; Eric Darius; and Curtis Brooks.

Friday’s program is from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. This private event is available only as an add-on for $89.00 per ticket with the purchase of a Saturday or Sunday ticket.

General admission is $ 65 per person, per day. A small handling/processing fee applies.

Embarcadero Marina Park North is located at 400 Kettner Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101 (located adjacent to Seaport Village). Parking will be available at the San Diego Convention Center, located at 111 West Harbor Drive, San Diego CA 92101. Parking Fee: $15.00. The parking hours are from 6:00 am. to midnight. There are no in-or-out privileges and no overnight parking.

For more information and to buy tickets please visit our website http://www.sandiegosmoothjazzfestival.com or call Rainbow Promotions LLC (562) 424-0013.

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