23rd Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival

The Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival is a free, annual jazz celebration held in Birmingham, Alabama’s Historic Fourth Avenue Business District, honoring both the city’s rich jazz tradition and the legacy of one of its most important African-American commercial corridors. Founded in 2003, the one-day festival features a mix of nationally known and local jazz artists, spanning classic, contemporary, smooth, and fusion styles, alongside food vendors, artisan booths, and community activities. Designed to be accessible and family-friendly, the event attracts thousands of attendees and transforms 4th Avenue into a lively cultural gathering that blends live music, local flavor, and historical pride, making it one of Birmingham’s signature summer events.