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Lancaster Avenue Jazz & Arts Festival
Sat, Jul 18 · 12:00pm–7:00pm
West Philadelphia·outdoor·Free
Annual jazz and arts festival featuring a children's activity village, local food trucks, plus live music.
At a glance
- Price
- Free
- Ages
- All ages
- Location
- West Philadelphia
- Setting
- outdoor
- Time
- ~7 hours
- Signup
- Drop-in
What to know
- •Free admission for all
- •Community drumming circle available
- •Family-friendly activities throughout the day
More details
The Lancaster Avenue Jazz & Arts Festival returns to Saunders Park Greene (39th & Powelton) for its 20th year on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from noon to 7 PM. It's free and built for families, with a children's activity village, a community drumming circle, local food trucks, and artisan vendors alongside a full afternoon of live jazz. This year's edition closes with saxophonist Camille Thurman and the Darrell Green Quartet, part of a tribute to John Coltrane, who got his start a few miles north in Strawberry Mansion.
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