The neighborhood’s biggest night runs 5 to 11 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $15 in advance, and kids 12 and under get in free.
Quick Facts
- When: Saturday, Nov. 7, 5–11 p.m.
- Where: Edgewater Drive, College Park
- Cost: $15 in advance, $20 day of; kids 12 and under free
- Good for: Groups of friends, date night and families with lawn chairs
A block party with a soundtrack
College Park JazzFest has been running since 2002, and the organizers call it the neighborhood’s biggest block party. Edgewater Drive closes to cars, three stages go up, and 12 bands play jazz, R&B, rock and more. People bring lawn chairs, but the dancing usually wins.
The shops and restaurants along the Drive stay open, and food trucks fill in the gaps, so you can eat your way down the street between sets. All proceeds benefit the nonprofit College Park Main Street.
Who’s playing
South stage
Sanford Jazz Ensemble, Groove Slayers, Dave Capp Project featuring France Neil, and Ramona + The RIOT
North stage
JM4, Lustre Trio, Pablo Aragona Quintet and 8th Note Collective
Center stage (Sunoco)
Few Fellas Brass, Strange Trip, Control This! and Brown Bag Brass Band
Tickets and tables
General admission is $15 per person in advance or $20 on the day, and kids 12 and under get in free. The gates take cash and cards. If you’re rolling deep, a VIP table for 10 costs $300 and comes with 10 wristbands, a reserved 60-inch round table and early access at 4 p.m. Decorating the table is a JazzFest tradition.
Getting there
Edgewater Drive is closed from Smith Street to King Street from noon to midnight on Saturday. There are eight entrance gates along Edgewater. The organizers ask residents to walk or bike because street parking will be tight, and College Park United Methodist Church and Church On The Drive may charge for parking.
Spending the day downtown first? Our weekend guide has more for Nov. 5–8.
Why We’re Hyped
Twelve local bands, a closed-off main street and a $15 ticket make this one of the best-value nights out of the fall. It feels like the whole neighborhood shows up, and the table-decorating crowd takes it seriously.
The Details
- Date: Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
- Time: 5–11 p.m.; VIP table holders can enter at 4 p.m.
- Location: Edgewater Drive between Smith Street and King Street, College Park, Orlando
- Admission: $15 in advance, $20 day of; kids 12 and under free; cash and credit cards at the gates
- VIP table: $300 for 10 guests, with 10 wristbands and a reserved table
- Road closure: Edgewater Drive, Smith to King, noon to midnight
- Tickets: Afton Tickets
- Website: thedrivecollegepark.com/jazzfest
