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Visitors and locals alike shouldn’t miss the chance to attend the one-night-only spectacle of jazz delights known as the Orlando International Jazz Festival at the Apopka Amphitheater. You can now nab your tickets for the exciting event set for Saturday, February 22, 2020.

This family-friendly evening of jazz will be hosted by Steglich Ross and Associates and Church Street Entertainment which have partnered up with HAPCO, a non-profit devoted to helping young people in Central Florida build education in music and the arts. The opening act will be the incredibly talented Apopka High School Jazz Ensemble I, something that will inspire even the youngest attendees.

While the first notes are set to play at 4 pm with the high school jazz group, the event boasts some big names that will move your soul through music all evening. Stick around to see JJ Sansaverino, Four80East, Najee, and the headlining performance of none other than Sheila E. Tickets for general admission, preferred, and VIP seating are available.

No outside food or beverages are permitted, but that only gives you a chance to explore the many vendors serving food and drinks. Shop from artists like Everett Spruill, known for his colorful mixed-media collages of jazz legends as well as plenty of other vendors with unique items that will make amazing mementos of your jazzy evening.

The outdoor Orlando International Jazz Festival will go down whether it’s rainy or sunny, so if you’re concerned about the potential for getting wet, spring for either preferred or VIP seating. Both are undercover with preferred tickets costing $55 per person and VIP at $75 each. The incentives to go VIP is big since you will be given two complimentary beverages and light bites included in your ticket price.

If you’d prefer to sit in general admission on the lawn, tickets are $35 each. You’ll need to bring your own lawn chairs or blankets. Umbrellas are allowed until each act takes the stage so as not to obscure the view of any other attendees. You can always steal away to the vendor areas and bring back your own array of tasty foods to enjoy picnic-style.

As covered seating is limited, if you’re in town for the Orlando International Jazz Festival, you should get your tickets before they sell out. Once those fixed seats are sold, only general admission will be available. Regardless of where you sit, it’s going to be a fantastic evening of jazz music talents, delectable foods, drinks, art, and shopping that you surely won’t want to miss.

Bring the family and arrive early, especially if you’re sitting in the general admission area. You’ll want to grab the best spot you can. Even if you have a designated seat, arriving early ensures that you have plenty of time to explore all the unique vendors at the festival. Plot your food adventures, grab your drinks, and do a little shopping. You’ll have a wonderful time and help out an organization that promotes learning in music and the arts.

For those visiting Orlando during this time, the weather is usually beautiful with less chance for rain. The temperatures aren’t as hot either, making it a splendid time to enjoy the outdoors along with the music. Don’t miss out!