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Gulf Coast Ethnic & Heritage Jazz Festival

Gulf Coast Ethnic & Heritage Jazz Festival

July 23rd, 2026 - July 25th, 2026

Mobile

The Gulf Coast Ethnic & Heritage Jazz Festival brings three nights of live jazz to Downtown Mobile, offering a vibrant celebration of music, poetry and culture in partnership with the City of Mobile. Performances take place at The Temple Downtown, creating an energetic downtown experience filled with sultry jazz sounds and community engagement.

This year’s featured lineup includes acclaimed artists Kim Scott, Madoca and The Brass Queens, showcasing a mix of contemporary jazz, brass band tradition and Gulf Coast-inspired performance.

Festivities begin Thursday with An Evening of Poetry followed by a full weekend of “Jazz in the City,” highlighting live performances throughout downtown. Ticket prices range from $10–$45, making the events accessible to a wide audience.

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    • 351 Saint Francis Street
    • Mobile, AL 36602
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    Directions

    The Temple is located in downtown Mobile on the corner of St. Francis and North Clairborne Streets

    Region

    Mobile is located in the The Gulf Coast Area of the Beaches Gulf Coast Region

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    Where to Stay

    The Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel & Spa

    Located in downtown Mobile across from the Convention Center in the walkable entertainment district, this historic hotel has been a favorite since 1852.

    Hilton Garden Inn Mobile Downtown

    Upscale boutique hotel facing Bienville Square.

    Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mobile West I-10

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    Holiday Inn - Mobile West I-10

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    Days Inn by Wyndham North Mobile

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    Ashbury Hotel & Suites

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    Springhill Suites

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    Quality Inn Downtown Historic District

    Quality Inn by Choicehotels in beautiful downtown offers rooms with two double beds or one king. Free breakfast, outdoor pool, free parking and flat screen TV's are just a few perks. We are located in the heart of downtown right off of I-10 w/in walk...

    Candlewood Suites Downtown Mobile

    Located in heart of downtown steps from Dauphin Street. Over-sized suites with full kitchens. Perfect home base for exploring beautiful parks, historical neighborhoods, fascinating museums, and abundant entertainment options. By far the best downtown...
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    Where to Eat

    Callaghan's Irish Social Club

    This neighborhood club in the beautiful Oakleigh Garden District, not far from downtown Mobile, offers live music on Sunday nights.

    Captain's Table

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    Dreamland Bar-B-Que

    Back in the 1960s and 1970s, Dreamland developed devoted fans who would travel across the nation to eat at this storied spot. Nowadays, servers deliver complimentary appetizer plates of white bread and the same sauce that the original owner, Big Dadd...

    Moe's Original Bar B Que

    Moe's Original Bar B Que serves up an award-winning, all things Southern, Alabama BBQ experience.

    Wintzell's Oyster House

    Wintzell's Oyster House has been a Gulf Coast Tradition since 1938.

    Panera Bread

    Freshly baked breads and pastries. Sandwiches, salads, soups and pasta.

    Foy Superfoods Downtown

    Foy stands for fountain of youth. Foy is Mobile, Alabama's destination for fresh eats.

    Osman's

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    Honeybaked Ham Com

    Specializes in catering for any size group or any type of office function. Delivery for 10 or more people whether its a picnic in the park or a family reunion.
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    What to See & Do

    Shoe Station

    The Southeastern retail chain Shoe Station has 21 stores and was founded in Mobile, AL in 1984.

    AMERICA'S AMAZON ADVENTURES

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    USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park

    Home of WWII battleship USS ALABAMA and submarine USS DRUM, both National Historic Landmarks. Aircraft Pavilion features over 30 historic airplanes, military vehicles and a WWI exhibit.

    Mobile: Gulf Coast Spirits Haunted Walking Tour

    Join the #1 ghost tour in Mobile, operating nightly year-round! Explore haunted spots like Bienville Square, The Steeple, and Colonial Fort Condé, as expert guides unveil eerie tales and the chilling history that defines Mobile’s haunted streets!

    Personalized Tours of Historic Mobile

    Partake in an engaging and personalized tour of historic Mobile with your guide, L. Craig Roberts, Architect, AIA. Choose from three informative and interesting outings tailored to you and your group.

    Flight Works Alabama

    Choosing a site for Flight Works Alabama was not difficult. Much of the early history of Alabama aviation began at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley, including Monroe Park where aerial experimenter, John Fowler, displayed his flying machine designs.

    Exploreum Science Center

    Visitors of all ages can discover science and adventure at the Exploreum. Make your way through the exhibits and enjoy movies in the Digital Dome Theater at this interactive museum in downtown Mobile.

    Dog River Marina

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    Azalea City Golf Course

    Beautiful, forgiving course overlooking lakes at Municipal Park. Owned and operated by City of Mobile.
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