The Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival is back with an incredible lineup and vibrant celebration of music, culture, and community!

Start the day at 11:30 AM with a festive Parade (starting from the steps of City Hall), followed by a performance from the Community Music School of Springfield at 11:50 AM.

Schedule:

Then enjoy a powerful lineup at Stearns Square’s Charles Neville Main Stage, featuring:

Suadela Love Experience at 12:30 PM
Richard Parris Scott & The Band at 1:30 PM
Black Legacy Project at 2:40 PM
Sarah Hanahan Quartet at 4:00 PM
Merging Roots: Elio Villafranca & William Cepeda at 5:30 PM
Endea Owens & The Cookout at 7:00 PM
El Laberinto del Coco closes the night at 8:40 PM

Meanwhile at the HOPE Center for the Arts:

Journey to Funkstar (Auditorium) at 1:00 PM, 5:00 PM, and 7:00 PM
Fabeyon B-Boy (Black Box) at 2:15 PM, 6:15 PM, and 8:15 PM
Talk: William Cepeda & Elio Villafranca (Auditorium) at 3:00 PM

It’s a full day of powerful performances, interactive arts, and community celebration-completely free and open to all!