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2026 Annual Jazz Under the Stars Featuring Kenny Lattimore
Event Info
2026 JAZZ UNDER THE STARS
SAT, MAY 2| 7:00 P.M
CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY
HARKNESS HALL QUADRANGLE
About Jazz Under The Stars
Jazz Under The Stars is one of the most anticipated events of the year. Held in the Spring, the event has featured some of the jazz industry’s most prolific artists including Pieces of a Dream, Maysa, Rachelle Ferrell, Lalah Hathaway, Will Downing, Terence Blanchard, Jeffrey Osborne, Gerald Albright, Dianne Reeves, and Gregory Porter just to name a few.
We are pleased to offer sponsorship opportunities that allow our corporate and organizational partners to receive recognition at our annual events through joint sponsorship. Put the power of the CAU brand behind your company. CAU has an annual economic impact of nearly $500 million and boasts the largest footprint in the Atlanta University Center. Our constituents are among the most brand loyal as any in the country, over 97% of our supporters will patronize your businesses.
Event FAQs
This year’s event will feature two time Grammy nominated singer, songwriter, producer/ artist Eric Roberson along with the Clark Atlanta University Jazz Vocal Ensemble and Clark Atlanta University Jazz Orchestra. Learn more about Eric Roberson here and listen to his music on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube.
General public tickets are on sale now—don’t miss out! Purchase tickets Interested in becoming a sponsor? Learn more here.
The deadline to place a catering order has passed. Please feel free to a have an external catering order delivered (between 5:30-6:15pm) or bring your own prepared meal. Review our Blog post: Jazz Under the Stars: Your Questions Answered and our event map for catering/ food delivery details and drop-off point.
Grills are not allowed under any circumstances. Food must be prepared in advance.
No. However, all tables will receive one (1) complimentary bucket of ice, soft drinks, and water.
No. The event will take place, rain or shine.
Caterers can arrive between 5-6:15pm and must leave the concert area by 6:15 pm. Drop off on corner of Atlanta Student Movement Blvd SW & SNNC Way (Raymond St SW) view in Google Maps
Yes. Smoking is not allowed on the campus of Clark Atlanta University.
No weapons are allowed on the entire campus of Clark Atlanta University.
Rideshare is strongly encouraged fo this event.
Rideshare drop-off: Raymond Street SW (SNCC Way). Enter address: 171 Raymond St SW, Atlanta, GA 30314.
CAU parking lot address: 190 Mildred St. SW, Atlanta, GA 30314
No, lawn chairs are not permitted. Seating will be provided at assigned tables.
Please visit our blog for additional FAQs. https://cauguild.org/blog/
Jazz Under the Stars Highlights
Photos compliments of photographer Curtis McDowell
