Toledo is well known for its deep roots in jazz and for producing and supporting great jazz.

The City of Toledo, in partnership with The Great Lakes Jazz Society – Metroparks Toledo – Lucas County – Toledo Area Transit Authority (TARTA), and a host of non-profits and private industry; have united to bring world-class entertainment to Northwest Ohio.

The Glass City JazzFest is located on the banks of Toledo’s most beautiful and important natural asset: the Maumee River, with a westward view of the City of Toledo, from the new Metroparks – Glass Pavilion (at 983 Front. St).

The 3rd Annual “GLASS CITY JAZZFEST” is hosted by Toledo’s own jazz internet radio station “The H-Factor Jazz Show”. Attendees of the family-friendly, open-air festival will enjoy a full day of live acts that will explore various genres of jazz; including Traditional, Latin, Fusion, Smooth Jazz, and more.


2024 LINE-UP: 

• 1:00pm — ANDRE WRIGHT (featuring Perry Hughes)
• 2:30pm — 496 WEST
• 4:00pm — ALLEN DENNARD
• 5:30pm — ILYA SEROV
• 7:00pm — JEANETTE HARRIS with special guest RAGAN WHITESIDE
• 8:30pm — BOB JAMES

We invite all residents throughout the City of Toledo, Northwestern Ohio, Southeast Michigan, and beyond to bring your lawn chairs, come on out, chill, and join us at the Metroparks Glass Pavilion on Saturday, August 10th, to enjoy a full day of good food, local arts and crafts vendors and live jazz music.