Brian Culbertson, Richard Elliot & Ghost-Note Lead JAZZ FEST POMPANO BEACH 2026
Also featuring Kim Scott, Walter Beasley, Martin Bejerano, and South Florida artists across a two-day beachfront festival.
Pompano Beach Arts will present the fifth annual Jazz Fest Pompano Beach on April 18 and 19, 2026. The free, two-day event will take place along the beachfront, featuring performances across multiple stages alongside food vendors and community programming.
The festival will include a lineup of headlining artists and local performers, with programming spanning jazz, funk, and fusion styles. The event has grown into a large-scale cultural gathering, drawing audiences from across South Florida.
MAINSTAGE LINEUP
SATURDAY, APRIL 18
Performances begin in the evening
Kim Scott will open the mainstage with a set featuring contemporary jazz flute. Richard Elliot will follow with a saxophone-driven performance, leading into a headlining set by Brian Culbertson, whose program blends jazz, R&B, and funk influences.
SUNDAY, APRIL 19
Performances continue on the Beach Mainstage
The Purple Project: Reimagining the Music of Prince, led by pianist Martin Bejerano, will present a jazz reinterpretation of Prince’s catalog. Walter Beasley will follow with a contemporary jazz set before Ghost-Note closes the festival with a funk-focused performance.
LOCAL STAGE
SATURDAY, APRIL 18 (1:00–5:00 P.M.)
Haley Cove
Garçon de Kilimanjaro
Nicole Kidd
SUNDAY, APRIL 19 (12:00–4:00 P.M.)
The Fella Band
Kizie The Violist
Inner Court
The festival will be hosted by Drew Heyman, Music Director of Y100, who will serve as emcee throughout the weekend.
BEACHSIDE TASTE OF POMPANO
Festivalgoers will have access to a selection of local restaurants and vendors, including Lucky Fish, Oceanic, The Beach House, Baresco, How You Brewin?, Falafal Beach Grill, The Briny Pub, Taco Station, Carlucci’s, Lola’s on the Water, Zoe’s Beachside Grill, and Stingers.
Admission & VIP Experience
General admission is free, with advance registration encouraged. VIP passes are available for Sunday and include premium seating, access to a private bar, and festival merchandise.
Event Information
Jazz Fest Pompano Beach will take place April 18–19 along the Pompano Beach shoreline. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets and consider rideshare options due to limited parking.
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