Amelia Island Jazz Festival Valentine’s Big Band Bash Gala Dinner-Dance February 14 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm The Courtyard Springhill Suites 2700 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach, FL, United States The 14th Annual Amelia Island Jazz Festival’s BIG BAND BASH Gala Benefit & Valentine’s Day Dance Celebrate Valentine’s Day with an unforgettable evening at the Big Band Bash Gala On Saturday, February 14. Dance the night away to the powerful sounds of the Les DeMerle 15-piece Orchestra featuring Bonnie Eisele and Special Guests. This year’s […]
Festival Finale: “Bits & Pieces” w/ Rev. Robert Jones, Sr. & Anne Rutherford February 1 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm The Courtyard Springhill Suites 2700 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach, FL, United States Two dynamic voices. Two unique styles. One unforgettable afternoon. Bits & Pieces pairs two celebrated musical storytellers—Rev. Robert Jones, Sr. and Anne Rutherford—for an evening that weaves music, narrative, and soul-stirring perspective. From gospel-infused roots to razor-sharp wit, this back-to-back performance showcases how stories live in our songs—and how songs can open our hearts. Rev. […] $45
Festival Headliners: Andy Offutt Irwin and Carmen Agra Deedy January 31 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm The Courtyard Springhill Suites 2700 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach, FL, United States Get ready for an unforgettable evening of laughter, reflection, and pure storytelling brilliance! Our headliner showcase brings together three of the most celebrated voices in contemporary storytelling—each with a unique style, all with the power to move hearts and stir minds. Andy Offutt Irwin With a boundless imagination and a gift for blending humor and […] $55
Festival Storytelling – Amelia Island: Where The Wild Things Are January 31 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm The Courtyard Springhill Suites 2700 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach, FL, United States One of the many things that unites us as a community is our respect for and love of nature. From the beaches to Egan’s Creek, sea turtles to right whales, we are surrounded by life. Come celebrate the release of Story & Song’s new book about our natural world, listen to stories from caretakers of […] $35
Festival Performance: Keep to the Funny Side January 30 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm The Courtyard Springhill Suites 2700 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach, FL, United States Welcome to a night of comedy that will have you grinning, giggling, and then downright belly-laughing. A dynamic married duo with stories, songs, and side-splitting charm—Anne Rutherford and Norm Brecke light up any stage they share. With decades of combined experience, they blend quick wit, warm-hearted storytelling, and musical flair into performances that feel both […] $45
An Afternoon of Survival, Hope & Faith with Former Hostage Judith Raanan October 26, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm The Courtyard Springhill Suites 2700 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach, FL, United States Judith Raanan and her daughter Natalie, from Chicago, traveled to Israel to celebrate the 85th birthday of Judith’s mother at Kibbutz Nahal Oz. On October 7, 2023, their lives were shattered when they were kidnapped by Hamas terrorists. After two harrowing weeks in captivity, they became the first to be released from the roughly 240 […] $18
Amelia Island Jazz Festival – N’awlins Jazz Brunch Featured October 5, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm Amelia Island Jazz Festival Series The Courtyard Springhill Suites 2700 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach, FL, United States The 2025 Amelia Island Jazz Festival concludes in style with the ever-popular N’awlins Jazz Brunch! Indulge in a delectable Jazz Festival Menu while grooving to the sounds of The Spare Rib Six. This all-star ensemble features trumpet master Longineu Parsons, the soulful clarinet of Dr. Bill Prince, the smooth trombone of Bill Hazlett, the legendary […] $75
Amelia Island Jazz Festival – N’awlins Jazz Brunch Featured October 5, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Amelia Island Jazz Festival Series The Courtyard Springhill Suites 2700 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach, FL, United States The 2025 Amelia Island Jazz Festival concludes in style with the ever-popular N’awlins Jazz Brunch! Indulge in a delectable Jazz Festival Menu while grooving to the sounds of The Spare Rib Six. This all-star ensemble features trumpet master Longineu Parsons, the soulful clarinet of Dr. Bill Prince, the smooth trombone of Bill Hazlett, the legendary […] $75
Amelia Island Jazz Festival – Headliner: Monty Alexander Featured October 4, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Amelia Island Jazz Festival Series The Courtyard Springhill Suites 2700 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach, FL, United States Experience an extraordinary night of live jazz as world-renowned pianist Monty Alexander takes the stage at the Amelia Island Jazz Festival. With a career spanning more than sixty years, Monty is celebrated for his vibrant blend of American jazz traditions and the rich rhythms of his Jamaican heritage. Known for his joyful energy and masterful […]
Amelia Island Jazz Festival – Headliner: Jane Monheit in Concert Featured October 3, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Amelia Island Jazz Festival Series The Courtyard Springhill Suites 2700 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach, FL, United States Join us for a truly special night as internationally renowned jazz vocalist Jane Monheit graces the Amelia Island Jazz Festival stage. With a voice described as lush, expressive, and effortlessly emotional, Jane has enchanted audiences around the globe with her heartfelt interpretations of jazz standards and the Great American Songbook. A Grammy-nominated artist, Jane brings […]
Amelia Island Jazz Festival – Latin Jazz Concert & Dance Featured October 2, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Amelia Island Jazz Festival Series The Courtyard Springhill Suites 2700 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach, FL, United States Featuring Tony Cruz and the Latin Jazz Legends Unleash your inner mambo at the Amelia Island Jazz Festival’s sizzling Latin Jazz Concert and Dance! Tony Cruz and the Latin Jazz Legends will set the stage on fire with irresistible rhythms that will have you moving all night long. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just […] $45
Amelia Island Jazz Festival – Jump, Jive & Wail Swing Night Featured October 1, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Amelia Island Jazz Festival Series The Courtyard Springhill Suites 2700 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach, FL, United States Don’t just listen to Jazz, live it! Jump Jive and Wail your way into a swingin’ good time at Courtyard Amelia Island / Springhill Suites for the Amelia Island Jazz Festival’s Swing Night, Concert and Dance! Join the Dynamic Les DeMerle Little Big Band, featuring the soulful vocals of Bonnie Eisele, for a night that […] $45