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Dallas September Blues & Jazz Fest Guide: Labor Day & Beyond

Fall in love with Dallas’ vibrant blues and jazz scene this September. From the Labor Day kickoff to a line‑up of legendary acts, the city’s hottest festivals and concerts promise unforgettable nights of soulful music.

Riverfront Jazz Festival

September 1‑3
Texas Horse Park – 811 Pemberton Hill Dr., Dallas, TX 75217

Hosted by the Black Academy of Arts & Letters, the festival brings together more than 30 premier jazz, R&B, soul, blues and neo‑soul performers. Highlights include Grammy‑winning Erykah Badu, Najee, Will Downing, and Rachelle Ferrell.

  • VIP (One‑day pass): $125
  • General Admission (Three‑day pass): $135
  • General Admission advance ticket (One‑day pass): $50
  • General Admission day of festival (One‑day pass): $60
  • After Party Music Jam Session (One‑day pass): $20

Labor Day Blues & Jazz Festival

September 3
African American Museum – 3536 Grand Ave., Dallas, TX 75210

Enjoy an evening of classic blues and jazz under the Southern skies. Local favorites R.L. Green, The Buster Brown Band, and Sandra Kaye will light up the stage.

Tickets: $10 presale / $15 at the door

Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly & The Isley Brothers

September 9
Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie – 1001 Performance Place, Grand Prairie, TX 75050

R&B 105.7’s second annual white‑party will showcase Frankie Beverly’s timeless hits, joined by the legendary Isley Brothers.

Tickets: $39.75 – $175

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue w/ The Record Company

September 16
The Pavilion at Irving Music Factory – 300 W. Las Colinas Blvd., Irving, TX 75039

From funk and blues to jazz, pop and hip‑hop, Trombone Shorty delivers a dynamic performance at DFW’s newest music venue.

Tickets: $28 – $123

Taj Mo: The Taj Mahal & Keb Mo’ Band

September 20
Strauss Square – 2389 Flora St., Dallas, TX 75201

Don’t miss the electric collaboration of Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’ as they perform tracks from their joint album *TajMo*. This event is expected to sell out.

Tickets: $35 – $73

Header photo: credit tajblues.com

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