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9th Annual Riverfront Jazz Festival: Friday
Riverfront Jazz Fest at Fair Park in DallasFri, Sep 4, 2026 ยท 06:00 PM
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Overview
9th ANNUAL RIVERFRONT JAZZ FESTIVAL - Friday Admission is a Music / R&B / Soul event at Riverfront Jazz Fest at Fair Park in Dallas.
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The 9th Annual Riverfront Jazz Festival opens its Friday session with a headline set by Gladys Knight. Presented by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, the event takes place along the Dallas riverfront, drawing audiences for an evening of jazz and soul.
Attendees can hear Knight's catalog of hits alongside performances from the TBAAL Riverfront Jazz Festival ensemble. Local food vendors and community programming round out the experience, reflecting the festival's focus on African American artistic expression.
The Friday admission provides access to the opening day of the multi-day festival, offering a concentrated dose of live music in a riverfront setting.
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Good to know
- Presented by The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, a cultural institution supporting African American arts.
- Friday admission covers the opening day of the multi-day festival.
Frequently asked questions
Who is headlining the Friday session?
Gladys Knight is the headliner for Friday.
Who organizes the festival?
The Black Academy of Arts and Letters.
Lineup
Gladys Knight
Gladys Maria Knight is an American singer and actress. Knight recorded hits through the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s with her family group Gladys Knight & the Pips, which included her brother Merald "Bubba" Knight and cousins William Guest and Edward Patten.
The Black Academy of Arts and Letters
The Black Academy of Arts and Letters (TBAAL) is a cultural organization based in Dallas, Texas that supports African Americans in the visual and performing arts. It hosts over one hundred performances each year.
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Riverfront Jazz Fest at Fair Park in Dallas
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