KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Please read carefully as you plan your visit to the Leimert Park Jazz Festival.
ON-SITE PAYMENT OPTIONS
CASH WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED to purchase drink tickets in the Wine & Beer Lounge or VIP section, or for purchases at the Leimert Park Jazz Festival Merch Booth.
Accepted payment methods:
Credit/Debit Card
Zelle
Cash App
Venmo
Cash - accepted at the Marketplaces, Food Court, Visual Arts Pavilion, and Music Artist Merch Booth
Please plan accordingly and have your preferred payment method ready to help expedite transactions.
PARKING
Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza (BHC) has two designated parking options for Festival guests:
Parking Lot 1
Street-level and 2nd-level parking are available.
Access Parking Lot 1 from either:
Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. entrance near Cinemark
Marlton Ave. entrance near Taco Bell
Parking Lot 2 (Overflow Parking)
Access Parking Lot 2 from Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., behind the former Macy’s.
After parking, follow the Festival signs and directions from Event Staff.
FESTIVAL ENTRANCE
The Festival is located on BHC’s rooftop parking deck on the 2nd level.
Due to construction at BHC, the Festival entrance has changed this year.
From Street-Level Parking in Parking Lot 1
Enter BHC through either of these two entrances:
Entrance 1: Roadway off Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., across from Cinemark. (The roadway is unnamed, but once you arrive, look for the sign on the Cinemark structure that reads “Cinemark XD Extreme Digital Cinema.”)
Entrance 2: Located several feet beyond Entrance 1, near the construction fencing. (For those familiar with BHC, this entrance is next to the former Southern Girl Bakery.)
Once inside BHC, take the elevator or escalators to the 2nd level. Follow the Festival signs, and Event Staff will direct you to the appropriate queue line for General Admission or VIP check-in.
From 2nd-Level Parking in Parking Lot 1
Entrance 3: If you park on the 2nd level of Parking Lot 1, this entrance is located across the pedestrian bridge. You will already be on the 2nd level, where the Festival is located.
ADA Accessibility: For guests requiring ADA accessibility, we recommend parking on the 2nd level of Parking Lot 1 and using Entrance 3.
Once you cross the pedestrian bridge, follow the Festival signs, and Event Staff will direct you to the appropriate queue line for General Admission or VIP check-in.
MAP
Click HERE to view the map for a visual reference of parking and entrance locations.
FESTIVAL EXPERIENCES
Live Jazz featuring an intergenerational lineup of artists
12:30 - 1:15 PM Pullum Center Youth Jazz Band
1:45 - 2:45 PM Kenneth Brown II (featured Emerging Artist)
3:10 - 3:55 PM Melena’s Afro-Cuban Jazz / Salsa Band
4:20 - 5:20 PM Bobby West
5:50 - 7:05 PM Headliner José James presents Facing East: The Music of John Coltrane
7:30 - 7:45 PM Special Award Presentation to the Family of Ryan Porter in His Memory
7:45 - 8:45 PM West Coast Get Down (Celebrating the Life & Music of Ryan Porter)
DJ Sets Throughout the Day
Beginning at 11:30 AM Francesca Harding
Beginning at 3:55 PM Novena Carmel
Visual Arts Pavilion
Kids’ Zone with family-friendly, hands-on activities (12 - 6 PM)
Food Court featuring a variety of vegan, non-vegan and dessert options
Wine & Beer Lounge
Community Resources Zone
Leimert Park Jazz Festival Merch Booth
Music Artists Merch Booth
ENTRY & SECURITY
BAG POLICY
To enhance safety and expedite entry for all guests, bags exceeding 12” H × 6” D × 12” W will not be permitted on the Festival Grounds.
All bags and personal belongings are subject to search at check-in.
Prohibited items must be returned to your vehicle or disposed of before entering the Festival Grounds. No exceptions.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
The following items are prohibited on the Festival Grounds:
Outside alcoholic beverages*
Outside food*
Coolers, wagons or baskets
Outside chairs or other furniture
Umbrellas or parasols
Glass or glass containers
Barbecue pits or hibachi grills
Bicycles, hoverboards, roller skates/blades, skateboards, scooters and similar personal transportation devices
Blow-up furniture or beach balls
Weapons of any kind, including guns, ammunition, pocket knives and pepper spray
Smoking of any kind, including marijuana, tobacco, e-cigarettes and vape pens
Aerosol products or aerosol cans
Metal containers, utensils or other sharp objects
Drugs or drug paraphernalia
Open-flame candles or lanterns
Lighters and flammable or combustible items
Fireworks or explosives
Pets, except service animals permitted under applicable law
Professional photography equipment with detachable lenses or professional videography equipment
Musical instruments
Drones
Laser pointers
Amplification devices
Unauthorized vending or solicitation
*We invite guests to enjoy a variety of food and beverage options available for purchase in the Food Court and Wine & Beer Lounge.
PERMITTED ITEMS
The following items are permitted on the Festival Grounds:
Factory-sealed plastic bottles of water
One empty, non-metal reusable water bottle
Medication
Reasonably sized strollers
Personal cameras and smartphones for personal use
HEAT SAFETY
FREE WATER
FREE water-filling stations will be available on the Festival Grounds courtesy of LADWP. Bring your non-metal water bottle to fill up throughout the day.
STAY HYDRATED!
August in Los Angeles can be hot. Please take steps to protect yourself while enjoying the Festival outdoors:
Drink water regularly, even if you do not feel thirsty.
Take breaks and seek shade or other cool areas whenever possible.
Wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing.
Wear a hat and sunglasses.
Apply sunscreen and reapply as needed.
Consider bringing a handheld, battery-operated mini fan or mister.
Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.
Check on family members, friends and others who may be more vulnerable to heat.
KNOW THE SIGNS OF HEAT ILLNESS
Heat exhaustion may include heavy sweating, weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting or fainting.
Heatstroke is a medical emergency. Warning signs may include very high body temperature, hot or red skin, confusion, unusual behavior, loss of coordination, seizure or loss of consciousness.
If you or someone with you experiences signs of serious heat illness, seek immediate medical assistance from Festival Staff.
NOTE: Our Medic Booth will be located near the GA check-in area.
TRANSPORTATION
We encourage guests to consider alternate forms of transportation whenever possible.
METRO
Take the K Line to the MLK Jr. Station, located directly at Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza.
RIDESHARE
Use 3650 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90008 as your destination.
The designated rideshare drop-off and pick-up area will be located next to Entrance 2.
CARPOOL
Consider carpooling with friends, family and neighbors.
If you park on nearby residential streets, please be respectful of the neighborhood. Do not block driveways or park on grassy medians.
PHOTOGRAPHY & FILMING NOTICE
By entering the Festival Grounds, you grant to Leimert Park Jazz Festival the right and license to photograph and record you and your likeness, voice and other sound effects, as the same may be edited, in connection with the production, exhibition, distribution, promotion, publicity and advertising of the Leimert Park Jazz Festival in all media now known or hereafter developed throughout the world in perpetuity.
COVID-19 WARNING
COVID-19 remains a circulating respiratory illness and can cause serious illness, particularly for older adults and people with certain underlying health conditions.
By attending the Leimert Park Jazz Festival, you acknowledge that you are attending a public event where people gather in close proximity and that exposure to COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses may occur.
Guests who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or another contagious respiratory illness are encouraged to stay home and take appropriate precautions to protect themselves and others.
Your adherence to these guidelines will help us provide a safe, comfortable and enjoyable experience for everyone. Thank you for your cooperation, and we look forward to seeing you at the Festival!