​From singing background for Mary J. Blige and working on Jill Scott's latest album to taking over the main stage! Come join Lizzy Kay on July 25, 2026, at Thrasher Park in historic downtown Norcross, Georgia, for Jazz In The Alley.

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​If you are building your summer calendar and searching for the best free things to do in the Atlanta area, the wait is officially over.  Jazz In The Alley is back for 2026, bringing world-class live music to downtown Norcross, Georgia!

Ziggy Warfield has revealed the highly anticipated artist lineup, which you can check out in full detail below:

​New Location for 2026
There is a major update for attendees this year. The event has grown so much that it is officially moving to Thrasher Park in downtown Norcross (it was previously held at Betty Mauldin Park). This new venue offers a beautiful, spacious outdoor setting for music lovers to relax and enjoy the summer nights.

What to Bring and When to Arrive
Jazz In The Alley is a FREE community event. The live music runs from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM, but early arrival is highly encouraged because this festival brings out massive crowds from all over Gwinnett County and beyond. Guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs. You can pack your own food and beverages or purchase delicious meals from the local food vendors on site.

The 2026 Artist Lineup

• June 27, 2026: Antoine Gibson
• July 25, 2026: The Human DJ and Lizzy Kay
• August 22, 2026: The Red Sample
• September 19, 2026: "R & B" which is Ryan Kilgore and Brooke Alford

2026 Jazz In The Alley Sponsors
A special thank you goes out to the 2026 sponsors of Jazz In The Alley: The City of Norcross, Georgia, Peachtree Awnings and Canopies, Elite Behavioral Medicine, United Community Bank, MikTu Naturals, Creating Real Kreations, and When We Speak TV.
Make sure to share this guide with your friends and family so you can start planning your summer weekends in Norcross!

If you caught any of the incredible energy at Piedmont Park over Memorial Day weekend, you know the 49th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival was one for the history books. But while the main stage kept the crowds moving, an entirely new cultural movement was anchoring down at the top of the hill.
Jermaine Sain speaks with jazz singer Tony Hightower about the Jazz 101 Workshops Stage sponsored by EBONY!!
This brand-new festival addition was designed to strip away the gatekeeping around traditional jazz, offering free, interactive educational experiences that bridged the gap between music, history, and community wellness.

Why the Jazz 101 Workshops Changed the Game
​The curated programming went far deeper than standard masterclasses. The stage served as an essential hub for storytelling, industry strategy, and cultural preservation, featuring standout sessions such as:

• Soul Care: Music & Pets Fuel the Soul: A groundbreaking emotional wellness panel presented in partnership with EBONY, the Atlanta Humane Society, Purina, and Petfinder.
• Women In Jazz: An intimate songwriter's breakdown featuring Grammy Award-winner Nicole Zuraitis.
• The Business of Jazz: A practical masterclass led by Celeste DeBro focusing on brand sustainability and revenue streams for modern independent artists.

​Jazz Singer, Karla Harris, delivers this timeless holiday classic, 'Silent Night',  live as part of A Little Piece of The Holidays concert. Close your eyes, listen, and let the holiday spirit wash over you. 

Featuring:
Karla Harris
Aryana Rosa Castillo as "Little Karla"
Joe Alterman, Justin Chesarek, Kevin Smith (Joe Alterman Trio)

Interviewees: Joe Alterman, Samuel Giron, Tisa Jackson, Tyrone Jackson, Andrew Keenan, Ezra Trotman

​Music:
Sweet Land (written by Karla Harris)
Set Sophia Free (written by Karla Harris)
Estate' (written by Bruno Martino, Joel Siegel) 
The Great City (written by Curtis Lewis)
Words and Music (written by Karla Harris, Tom Kennedy)
Merge (written by Karla Harris, Tyrone Jackson) 

Jermaine Sain had an absolutely "Good Day" at ATL Soul Vibes and the Nappy Roots signed his "40 Akerz" vinyl!  

​Actor/singer Terrell Carter (Varney from the hit Netflix drama Beauty in Black) answers that question on the red carpet at the Living Legends Foundation Awards! .

What does it truly take to be a legend? Jermaine Sain asks R&B singer, Anthony Hamilton, that very question at the Living Legends Foundation Awards Gala. ​