Annual Simon Rodia Watts Towers Jazz Festival

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Date

September 28

Time

10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Cost

Free

Organizer's Site

wattstowers.org/events

Council District

City Council District 15
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Event Schedule

September 2025

  • Sunday 28th 10:00 AM
The City's first Jazz festival features performances from both established and emerging musicians from the area. The festival pays tribute to the roots of Jazz in Gospel and Blues, and takes it to the Avant-Garde and the Latin Jazz scene. Ongoing tours of the Watts Towers will be offered throughout the day.

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