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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T130000
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URL:https://www.goriverwalk.com/greater-fort-lauderdale-events/jazz-fest-p
 ompano-beach
SUMMARY:Jazz Fest Pompano Beach
DESCRIPTION:\n\nJazz Fest Pompano Beach Returns for a Spectacular 5th Year!
 \n\nOn Saturday\, April 18\, and Sunday\, April 19\, 2026\, Pompano Beach 
 Arts proudly presents a milestone year for Pompano Beach’s premier music
  celebration. Set along the stunning beachfront\, this two-day\, free fest
 ival brings world-class performances\, exciting culinary delights\, and vi
 brant community spirit back to the shoreline.\n\nOver the past five years\
 , Jazz Fest Pompano Beach has grown from an exciting cultural initiative i
 nto a signature destination event\, drawing tens of thousands of attendees
  from across the region and beyond. Thanks to the unwavering support of th
 e City Commission\, Jazz Fest continues to play a vital role in driving ec
 onomic growth and enhancing the quality of life in Pompano Beach.\n\nThis 
 year’s lineup raises the bar once again\, uniting award-winning\, renown
 ed headliners\, rising stars\, and exceptional homegrown talent for a week
 end of music audiences will remember long after the last note fades. From 
 smooth and soulful to bold and electrifying\, each performance brings its 
 own voice together\, creating an unforgettable musical experience on the s
 ands of Pompano Beach.\n\nGet ready for two nights of jazz\, community\, c
 uisine\, and celebration. Jazz Fest 2026!\n\nArtist Line-up/Schedule: both
  Saturday and Sunday 1 - 10pm\nSaturday\, April 18 2026 | Beach Mainstage\
 nKim Scott - Opening the Night\n\nStart your evening wrapped in the elegan
 ce of Kim Scott’s radiant flute artistry. Known for her smooth\, contemp
 orary sound and expressive stage presence\, Kim brings a refreshing\, melo
 dic energy that invites audiences in from the very first note. Her music d
 ances between sophistication and soulful groove\, setting the perfect foun
 dation for the night’s journey. She opens the festival with grace\, warm
 th\, and a musical sparkle that captivates listeners of every age.\n\nRich
 ard Elliot - Elevating the Energy\nThen the stage heats up — and so does
  the crowd. Richard Elliot\, the iconic saxophonist with a tone that’s i
 nstantly recognizable\, brings a thrilling dose of power and charisma. His
  performances are known for their drive\, passion\, and undeniable flair. 
 Richard’s bold sound bridges the finesse of smooth jazz with the pulse o
 f funk and R&amp\;B\, energizing the audience and building anticipation fo
 r the evening’s grand finale.\n\nBrian Culbertson - The Musical Force\nC
 losing out the night is none other than Brian Culbertson\, a musical force
  who defies boundaries and electrifies the stage. Whether he’s behind th
 e piano\, trombone\, or creating a rhythmic explosion with his band\, Bria
 n delivers a high-energy\, immersive show that blends jazz\, funk\, soul\,
  and showmanship into one spectacular performance. He doesn’t just play 
 music — he creates an atmosphere\, a feeling\, a moment you’ll carry w
 ith you.\n\nSunday April 19 2026 | Beach Mainstage\nMartin Bejerano presen
 ts: The Purple Project: Reimagining the Music of Prince\nThe music of Prin
 ce is iconic and timeless. Latin Grammy-nominated pianist Martin Bejerano 
 presents a modern\, funky jazz-fusion reimagination of music from Prince
 ’s “golden period”. The Purple Project features an incredible band o
 f ace musicians: Dave Chiverton (drums)\, Kurt Hengstebeck (bass) and Sout
 h Florida legendary vocalist Nicole Yarling. Unique and intricate arrangem
 ents and orchestrations\, coupled with the band's live studio recording\, 
 create an electrifying homage to one of the top artists of our time.\n\nWa
 lter Beasley – Smooth\, Soulful\, and Unmistakably Signature\nFollowing 
 Connie Han is the iconic Walter Beasley\, whose silky saxophone and soulfu
 l vocals have made him one of the most beloved figures in contemporary jaz
 z. He brings warmth\, groove\, and heartfelt emotion — creating the perf
 ect musical bridge in the evening. Where Han is fiery and sharp\, Beasley 
 is smooth and soothing\, balancing the night with a rich\, melodic soulful
 ness.\n\nGhost-Note – Bringing the Heat\nClosing out the night is Ghost-
 Note\, the powerhouse funk-fusion ensemble that takes rhythmic innovation 
 to new heights. Their explosive sound — filled with deep-pocket grooves\
 , electrifying percussion\, and high-energy stage presence — transforms 
 jazz into an unstoppable force. They don’t just perform… they ignite t
 he stage.\nHappens on the following Dates:\n\n 	Apr 18\, 2026\, 1:00pm to 
 10:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp\; Canada)\n 	Apr 19\, 2026\, 1:00p
 m to 10:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp\; Canada)\n\nFor more informa
 tion click here.\n\n
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CATEGORIES:Food,Free,Music,Theater
LOCATION:Pompano Beach Fisher Family Pier\, 222 N Pompano Beach Blvd\, Pomp
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