California Jazz Championships
April 25 - April 26
🎷 3rd Annual California Jazz Championships
📍 Palladio, 410 Palladio Pkwy, Folsom, CA 95630
📅 April 25–26, 2025
🕖 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM (daily competition)
🎟️ Free to the public (except for Friday’s concert)
Get ready for two incredible days of music, talent, and community at the 3rd Annual California Jazz Championships, hosted in the heart of Folsom at the beautiful outdoor Palladio shopping center!
This high-energy, open-air jazz festival features performances from top high school and college jazz ensembles across California, all competing for prestigious titles in choir, combo, and big band categories.
🎶 Don’t Miss the Friday Night Concert!
🕢 Friday, April 25 at 7:30 PM
📍 Woody Herman Stage
Featuring the LPAA Jazz Choir, LPAA Jazz Band, and special guest performers Ian Carey Quintet.
🎟️ Wristbands required (purchase online or on-site)
👉 Buy Tickets
✨ Highlights Include:
Over 70 jazz performances across two full days
Finals Play-Off & Sweepstakes Awards on Saturday night at 6:45 PM
Masterclasses for students led by industry professionals
A late-night student jam session at Barnes & Noble on Friday (10:15 PM–12:00 AM)
Food, shopping, and community fun in a vibrant European-style outdoor setting
🏅 Finals Categories:
High School & College: Choirs, Combos, and Jazz Bands — with new High School Apprentice Jazz Band category this year!
🎺 Whether you’re a jazz aficionado, student, educator, or simply a fan of live music, this festival is an unforgettable celebration of California’s finest up-and-coming jazz talent.
🕐 Festival goes on rain or shine—stages are tented!
For full schedule, performance maps, and more details, visit:
🌐 www.liveperformingartsacademy.com/california-jazz-championships
Questions? Contact: 📧 info@liveperformingartsacademy.com