Jazz in the Gardens announced the 2020 lineup for the 15th anniversary of the event at the City of Miami Gardens press conference on December 17, 2019. This year, Live Nation Urban and Live Nation Miami have signed on as partners to produce the festival in Miami Gardens at Hard Rock Stadium on March 14-15, 2020. The festival will showcase impactful and influential artists, including Mary J Blige, Jill Scott, Charlie Wilson, H.E.R, Kirk Franklin, SWV, and Stokely from Mint Condition with more to be announced. Rickey Smiley will once again return as the host for the 2020 Jazz in the Gardens Festival.
Ticket Presales begin today at 2 pm EST with the 15Th Anniversary Presale Offer. Fans can use promo code JITG2020 at www.ticketmaster or through the Ticketmaster Mobile App to access this presale offer. Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday, December 20 at 10 am EST at ticketmaster.com and through the Ticketmaster Mobile App.
“Jazz in the Gardens celebrates its 15th Anniversary in 2020 and we are very excited. This year’s festival has a stellar lineup of Grammy award-winning artists. It is not only the City’s signature event, but it’s also how we say hello to the world as we draw thousands of people from all over to party with us. We look forward to seeing you on March 14th and 15th,” said Mayor Oliver Gilbert.
“We are honored to partner with Mayor Gilbert and the city of Miami Gardens on the 15th anniversary of Jazz In The Gardens”, said Brittany Flores, President of Live Nation – Miami, “The event is a staple here in South Florida and we are beyond excited to help continue the tradition and usher in the next chapter of this amazing event”
“As a manager, my clients have played this festival several times over the past decade” said Shawn Gee, President of Live Nation Urban, “so when presented with the opportunity to work alongside the city to produce the event this year, I was super excited. Jazz in the Gardens is one of the most important live events in the culture of Jazz & R&B music, globally. Our goal is not only to produce a stellar event, but to let the world know about the hidden gem that city of Miami Gardens has with this event”.
The City of Miami Gardens
The City of Miami Gardens celebrated its 15th anniversary in 2018 since its incorporation. With a population of approximately 113,000, it is the third-largest city in Miami-Dade County. Miami Gardens is a solid professional community of unique diversity. It is the largest predominantly African-American municipality in Florida and boasts thousands of Caribbean and Hispanic Residents. The City is the home of the Hard Rock Stadium, the Miami Dolphins football team, the University of Miami Hurricanes football team, the Orange Bowl football game and most recently the Miami Tennis Open. It is the future home of the Miami Dolphins training facility and Super Bowl 2020. The City has demonstrated steady growth in the areas of community and economic development and has gained a reputation for being a premier destination in South Florida. www.miamigardens-fl.gov
Live Nation Entertainment
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.
Live Nation Urban
Live Nation Urban (LNU) is a partnership with Live Nation Entertainment, the world’s leading live entertainment company. Specifically focusing on Hip-Hop, R&B and Gospel, LNU builds platforms, events, and festivals globally and develops dynamic content strategies based upon the live properties created. Live Nation Urban considers itself the most powerful source for live urban music. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.