Scottsdale Jazz Festival

ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT

The Scottsdale Jazz Festival features live jazz performances by well-known jazz musicians and bands. There are also wine and beer sampling opportunities on-site.

ON-SITE AMENITIES

Guests attending the event can enjoy a variety of cuisines from food trucks, offering everything from gourmet tacos and fresh salads to savory barbecue and sweet treats. Beverages, including craft beers and wine, are also available for purchase. Water refilling stations are located throughout the venue to help guests stay hydrated during the event.

LOCATION

Scottsdale Jazz Festival The Civic Center East Bowl 7380 East 2nd Street Scottsdale, AZ 85251 The Civic Center East Bowl is easily accessible by car, but RVers may want to consider using ride-share options to avoid the hassle of navigating heavy traffic.

LINEUP

The 2025 Scottsdale Jazz Festival headliner is RnR, featuring Rick Braun and Richard Elliot. The rest of the lineup includes Dan Pinson All-Star Band, Nayo Jones Experience, Carlos Rivas Y Mex-sal featuring Luisito Rosario, and Turning Point.

RVING AT THE EVENT

RV camping isn't available at the Scottsdale Jazz Festival. However, you can easily rent one in Scottsdale and stay in a nearby campground. Several campgrounds are located just a short drive from the festival and allow you to enjoy the comforts of your own space rather than staying in a stuffy hotel room: • Eagle View RV Resort provides electric and water hookups at 150 premium and deluxe RV sites. The resort amenities include a clubhouse, a 24-hour fitness room, and a heated pool. This campground is also pet-friendly and has a dog run. • WestWorld's RV Park offers sites with electric and water hookups, and it has an on-site dump station. Restaurants and shops are just minutes away from this campground in Scottsdale. • Desert's Edge RV Park is conveniently located just east of I-17 and north of Deer Valley Road. It offers full hookups and spacious RV sites that can accommodate big rigs. Amenities include a heated pool, a game room, and two dog parks. Tips for RVers attending the Scottsdale Jazz Festival: • RVers should be aware that the Scottsdale Jazz Festival is a rain-or-shine event; you cannot get a refund. In addition, you cannot bring your own food or beverages to the event. All bags are subject to search upon entering the venue. For a full list of restricted items, visit the festival's FAQs page. • The venue does not allow pets. However, several of the nearby campgrounds are pet-friendly, and you can ask your host about making arrangements with a pet sitter or local doggy daycare. • Guests should bring either an electronic ticket (a digital ticket stored on your phone or device) or a printed ticket, any necessary personal items or medications, extra clothing for rain or temperature changes, one sealed plastic water bottle, and a lawn chair if they have a lawn ticket.

WHERE TO STAY

Scottsdale has many hotels and resorts with incredible accommodations and amenities. If you want to stay in a hotel after attending the festival or take a break from RV camping, these establishments are close to Scottsdale Civic Center East Bowl: • The Scottsdale Plaza Resort & Villa offers well-appointed guestrooms, villas, and suites that are more spacious than typical hotel accommodations. Amenities include restaurants, a 24-hour fitness center, swimming pools, hiking trails, and event spaces. They also offer a full-service salon and spa, two pickleball courts, valet parking, and a business center. • Senna House Hotel Scottsdale offers luxury guestrooms with beautiful designs and comfortable beds. The hotel amenities include connecting rooms, a boutique, free Wi-Fi, an on-site restaurant, concierge service, a fitness center, and an outdoor pool. • The Westin Kierland Resort & Spais an expansive resort that offers stylish rooms and suites with scenic views, an 18-hole golf course, a full-service spa, a heated pool, and a variety of dining options. You will also be close to luxury shopping and dining at the nearby Kierland Commons.

HOW TO GET THERE

From Central Phoenix: Head west on West Grand Avenue and turn right onto West Myrtle Avenue. Make a U-turn, and then turn left back onto West Grand Avenue. Use the left two lanes to merge onto West Indian School Road. Turn right onto North Drinkwater Blvd, and then turn right onto East 2nd Street. From Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport: The venue is about a 15-minute drive from the airport. Take the East Sky Harbor Blvd exit, and then merge onto E Sky Harbor Blvd and follow signs for AZ-202 Loop West. Continue on AZ-202 W and take the Scottsdale Rd exit. Turn right onto East 2nd Street, and the venue will be on your left.

PARKING

Free parking is available within walking distance from the venue and includes garages, parking lots, and street parking. Additional parking is available at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

TICKETS & PRICING

Lawn tickets: $55 Chair tickets: $75 VIP Passes: $195 Student lawn tickets with college ID: $45 Buy your tickets online.

WRAP UP

The Scottsdale Jazz Festival is a one-day concert offering live jazz performances by well-known performers. The 2025 Scottsdale Jazz Festival will honor Quincy Jones and his lifelong career in the music industry. To stay up to date about the event, you can follow its Facebook page.

Please note, this is not the official source of the event information. While we try to be as comprehensive as possible, some details may have changed since the time this article was written. Please confirm final details with the official event page.

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