JazzReggae Festival @ UCLA
- Dates
- Expected May (Memorial Day weekend) 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- UCLA Wilson Plaza
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Aug 24, 2026
JazzReggae Festival @ UCLA comes to UCLA Wilson Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, Expected May (Memorial Day weekend) 2027. Froligo tracks ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
JazzReggae Festival at UCLA is a student-run festival celebrating jazz, reggae, R&B, and soul music held annually on Memorial Day weekend at UCLA's Intramural Field. Founded in 1986, it has become the largest student-produced festival in the nation, attracting over 30,000 attendees each year and featuring both emerging and legendary artists alongside community and local food vendors
What people love
Attendees appreciate the outdoor festival setting with live music, food, and drinks in a sunny atmosphere conducive to exploring new music and engaging with diverse cultural programming
Last time around (2026)
The 38th annual edition on May 25, 2026 at UCLA Wilson Plaza featured top-tier jazz and reggae artists performing throughout the day, continuing the festival's tradition of celebrating music, art, and cultural diversity with student and community vendors
Listen
No official playlist linked yet. Find JazzReggae Festival @ UCLA on Spotify.
Lineup
Lineup not yet announced. Email me the day it lands.
Getting there
Nearest airport LAX.
How do I get to JazzReggae Festival @ UCLA?
By car
Most people drive to JazzReggae Festival @ UCLA. The nearest major airport is LAX, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
Cost $13/day standard visitor rate at most structures. Prepay via UCLA Transportation's own pay-by-space/permit system at campus structures; ParkMobile also lists UCLA-area spots. UCLA operates numerous parking structures across campus (Structure 2 and others), open 24 hours with both hourly and all-day permits; all-day permits expire 7:59am the next day. general UCLA Transportation visitor guidance used instead
🚙 Car hire
Compare car hire at LAX
Westwood/UCLA is a dense, walkable college-town setting close to LAX with strong rideshare and bus options car hire is a secondary option, mainly useful for attendees extending their trip beyond the one-day, single-venue campus festival rather than for reaching Wilson Plaza itself
Search car hire →Live price search coming soon.
Where
Venue
UCLA Wilson Plaza
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near JazzReggae Festival @ UCLA?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Hotels nearby 4
10740 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Link coming soon1052 Tiverton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Link coming soon10850 Lindbrook Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Link coming soon170 N Church Ln, Los Angeles, CA 90049
Link coming soonAirbnb & private camping
Westwood/West LA Airbnb inventory is active though comparatively limited by LA standards (a dense, largely residential/college area with a mix of restrictive local short-term-rental rules)
Search Airbnb →Not practically applicable Westwood/UCLA sits in dense central Los Angeles with no meaningful nearby Hipcamp private-land camping inventory; the nearest listings are well outside any reasonable driving radius for a one-day campus event
Search Hipcamp →Pricing
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