Hey friends! If you’re looking for the perfect way to slow things down and soak up some incredible live music during your next Disneyland Resort visit, this one is definitely for you. Over at Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio, a fan-favorite event is making its return, and it sounds like the ultimate mix of great food, festive drinks, and smooth jazz vibes.
The 3rd Annual JZK Fest Weekend is happening May 1st through May 3rd, bringing a full lineup of live performances alongside a special festival menu that leans into those bold, New Orleans-inspired flavors. Whether you’re planning a full dining experience or just want to drop in and enjoy the atmosphere, this is one of those events that really transforms the space into something extra special.
The weekend is packed with talent, giving you plenty of chances to catch a performance no matter when you visit:
- Alex Robinson – Friday, May 1st (6:00 PM – 10:00 PM)
- Wendy & The Lost Boys – Saturday, May 2nd (12:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
- Johnny G & The Dynamites – Saturday, May 2nd (6:00 PM – 10:00 PM)
- Woodbridge High School Jazz Combo – Sunday, May 3rd (12:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
- Duet Paty & Leo – Sunday, May 3rd (5:30 PM – 9:30 PM)
And if that wasn’t enough, there will also be live strolling jazz duos on the second floor, adding even more of that relaxed, immersive energy throughout the venue.
The special event menu is just as exciting as the music lineup, with a three-course-inspired offering that feels straight out of a jazz festival:
Starter
- Crab and Pimento Cheese Dip
Baked with pepper jack, gruyère, and Creole spices, served with grilled French bread
Main
- Louisiana Shrimp Boil
Gulf shrimp, Andouille sausage, roasted corn, red potatoes, and a petite crab cake
Dessert
- Beignets Carnivale
Hot French donuts topped with fresh strawberries, berry coulis, whipped cream, caramel and chocolate drizzle, and powdered sugar
You can’t have a jazz festival without a few signature sips, and these sound like the perfect pairing:
- JZK Hurricane – A Festival Favorite!
Don Q Cristal Rum, Trader Vic’s Dark Rum, Don Q 151 Float, pineapple juice, orange juice, and grenadine - Beignet Cocktail
Pinnacle Cake Vodka, Butterscotch liqueur, half and half, and cinnamon - Plus, $2 off all draft beers during the event
From the music to the menu, everything about this weekend feels thoughtfully curated to give you that lively, laid-back jazz festival experience right in the heart of Downtown Disney. If this sounds like your kind of evening, you might want to make a reservation ahead of time, because this is one of those events that’s easy to see filling up quickly.
