The Texas Jazz Festival returns for the 65th year at Heritage Park starting Oct. 16.
The three-day music event will feature 49 performers, food, drinks, local vendors and more.
It will run from 5 p.m. to midnight Oct. 16, noon to midnight Oct. 17 and noon to 6 p.m. Oct. 18.
Musicians will perform on three stages: CITGO North Stage, H-E-B South Stage and L&F Distributors Center Stage.
For more information, visit texasjazz-festival.org.
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Stephen Richard stands in the crowd at the AT&T center stage as he performs during the 57th annual Texas Jazz Festival on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017.
Here’s the full schedule, what to know about shuttles, and what is and isn’t prohibited:
Texas Jazz Festival lineup
Oct. 16
CITGO North Stage
St. Mary’s University Jazz Orchestra: 6:15 to 7:15 p.m.
Texas State University Jazz Ensemble: 7:45 to 8:45 p.m.
Cruise Control: 9:15 to 10:15 p.m.
Chris Villanueva: 10:45 p.m. to midnight
H-E-B South Stage
Trevin Roming Trio: 6:15 to 7:15 p.m.
Straight Ahead: 7:45 to 8:45 p.m.
Jeff Lofton: 9:15 to 10:15 p.m.
Sax in the City: 10:45 p.m. to midnight
L&F Distributors Center Stage
Jose Yamal & Phase 1: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Kyle Turner: 9 to 10 p.m.
Billy Ray Sheppard: 10:30 p.m. to midnight
Oct. 17
CITGO North Stage
Trisum: 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.
Liscano: 1:45 to 2:45 p.m.
Dreaming in Color: 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.
Anthony Casares: 4:45 to 5:45 p.m.
Honeybee: 6:15 to 7:15 p.m.
Andre Hayward: 7:45 to 8:45 p.m.
Cliff Gordon: 9:15 to 10:15 p.m.
Matt York Band: 10:45 p.m. to midnight
H-E-B South Stage
Bobby Galvan: 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.
Latin Talk: 1:45 to 2:45 p.m.
HH Trio: 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.
Adrian Ruiz: 4:45 to 5:45 p.m.
Claudia Melton: 6:15 to 7:15 p.m.
Tony Palos: 7:45 to 8:45 p.m.
Bobby Falk: 9:15 to 10:15 p.m.
Joseph Serrato: 10:45 p.m. to midnight
L&F Distributors Center Stage
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Islander Jazz Band: Noon to 1 p.m.
U.S. Army: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Theresa Chen: 3 to 4 p.m.
Gerry Gibbs: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Joe Posada: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Joseph Vincelli: 9 to 10 p.m.
9-2-1 Band: 10:30 p.m. to midnight
Oct. 18
CITGO North Stage
Papa Chapa: 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.
Michelle Garibay: 1:45 to 2:45 p.m.
FBI Blues Band: 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.
Del Mar Jazz Band: 4:45 to 6 p.m.
H-E-B South Stage
The Veterans Band: Noon to 12:45 p.m.
High School Band (TBD): 1 to 1:30 p.m.
High School Band (TBD): 1:45 to 2:15 p.m.
High School Band (TBD): 2:30 to 3 p.m.
High School Band (TBD): 3:15 to 3:45 p.m.
Texas A&M University-Kingsville: 4 to 6 p.m.
L&F Distributors Center Stage
Coastal Bend Big Band: Noon to 12:45 p.m.
U.S. Army: 1:15 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Felix DeLeon: 2:15 to 3 p.m.
Jeff Lofton’s piano player plays with the band at the 56th annual Texas Jazz Festival on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, in Heritage Park.
Shuttle services
The Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority will partner with the Texas Jazz Festival, providing free bus rides every 15 to 20 minutes during the three-day event.
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Attendees who park at City Hall or the Nueces County Courthouse will be able to hitch a ride for free to and from the festival from the following times:
Oct. 16: 5:45 p.m. to midnight
Oct. 17: 11:45 a.m. to midnight
Oct. 18: 11:45 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Know before you go
Tickets will need to be purchased for all drinks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Food vendors and market vendors do not require tickets. Tickets are sold in $1 increments.
No coolers, ice chests or alcoholic beverages may be brought in.
Dogs are welcome as long as they are on a leash. Be responsible and pick up after your pet.
It is recommended to bring your own lawn chairs as seating is limited.
All credit card purchases will have a 5% service fee.
Weapons are not allowed on site.
No handouts of any kind are allowed (political, religious, etc.).
John Oliva covers entertainment and community news in South Texas. Have a story idea? Contact him at john.oliva@caller.com.
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