The Denton Arts and Jazz Festival has earned a solid reputation for providing the finest in entertainment and art in the North Texas Metroplex area. Founded on the belief that all forms of art should be made available to the general public FREE OF CHARGE, the event has grown into one of the largest tourist attractions in North Texas and remains Denton’s signature event.

A tradition for hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, the event continues to grow and attract local, regional, statewide and national attention made possible by the generous support of Festival Sponsors and Members!

Activities

Arts
Children’s Art Area
Activities
Food
Music

Stages

Jazz Stage
Courtyard Stage
Roving River Stage
UNT Showcase Stage
Festival Stage
Celebration Stage

When you think of Denton, you think of MUSIC! The Denton Arts and Jazz Festival is anchored by great jazz music but the offerings cross all barriers. Our three professional stages feature continuous music in a cross-cultural format.

The University of North Texas College of Music is one of the most respected in the Nation, especially the Division of Jazz Studies. Musicians from UNT have risen with much notoriety in the music field and many of these musicians perform at the festival annually. In addition to great jazz, the festival features the best of all music genres. Folk, Blues, Country, Rock, Tejano, Conjunto, Tex-Mex and yes, even polka, all blend to make the festival one of the most appealing events in the region.

Two community stages offer a chance for local groups to showcase their work as well. Drawing from the outstanding dance programs at Texas Woman’s University and the University of North Texas, these stages feature the best dance, choral, drama and band performances from throughout the North Texas region. These semi-professional groups are the strong link between the amateurs and the professionals in our community.

Professional stages are booked through an agreement with the Dallas/Fort Worth American Federation of Musicians Local 72-147. Community groups can apply for a spot on one of the three Community Stages through the Denton Festival Foundation