Jazz in the Park — April 2026 Every Wednesday in April | 6:00 – 8:00 PM | River Market Pavilions

Schedule

Wed Apr 15 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

101 South Spring Street, Little Rock, AR, United States, Arkansas 72201 | Little Rock, AR

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Wednesday evenings in Little Rock have a soundtrack and every April, it gets louder. Jazz in the Park is back for 2026, bringing five incredible nights of live music to the River Market Pavilions, right in the heart of downtown Little Rock. From smooth vocals to virtuosic instrumental solos, Blues to Jazz Fusion, this is Little Rock's music scene at its very best and it's completely free.
🎷 April 2026 Lineup
April 1 — Billy Jones & the Delta Bluez Outlaws
April 8 — Nia Renée
April 15 — SYNRG Band
April 22 — Eclectic Soul
April 29 — Ricky Howard & the G-Music Band
📍 Where
River Market Pavilions | 400 President Clinton Ave., Little Rock, AR
In case of rain, concerts move to Ottenheimer River Market Hall.
🎟️ Admission
FREE and open to the public. No tickets required — just show up.
🐾 Good to Know
Kid-friendly and dog-friendly — bring the whole crew
Lawn chairs and picnic blankets encouraged
A limited number of chairs provided on-site
Coolers are not allowed
Feel free to bring your own food
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase at the event (cash, Cash App, or card accepted) — proceeds benefit the Art Porter Music Education scholarship fund
Free parking available at the lot west of the pavilions and streetside after 6 p.m.
🌆 Make a Night of It
Jazz in the Park is just the beginning. Before or after the show, explore the River Market Entertainment District — Little Rock's most vibrant stretch of restaurants, shops, museums, and outdoor experiences. Wristband holders can carry beverages into participating establishments throughout the district. Visit littlerock.com/river-market/play/rmed for details.
About Jazz in the Park
Sponsored by the Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau in partnership with Art Porter Music Education, Inc., Jazz in the Park has been celebrating Little Rock's jazz and R&B community since 2013. What started in the History Pavilion has grown into one of the city's most beloved seasonal traditions — and it just keeps getting better.
🔗 Full event details & more at littlerock.com/events/annual-festivals-events/jazz-in-the-park
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