Sacramento Jazz Festival and Jubilee

Sacramento Convention Center Area

The Convention Center Area consists of venues in sophisticated ballrooms in two luxury downtown hotels, the Hyatt Regency and the Sheraton Grand Hotel, just two blocks apart. Between them lies Sacramento's modern and gleaming Convention Center with its additional venues. The venues at Sacramento's luxe hotels are in ballrooms where festival managers have installed hardwood dance floors.

In the Convention Center Area, it is possible to sample most of the festival's many types of jazz just by walking a block or so. And the Convention Center Area offers many of Sacramento's most sophisticated restaurants; even (should a festival-goer decide to take a break from jazz) the spectacular IMAX theater just around the corner. You'll also find the California State Capitol, with expansive lawns and leafy, manicured gardens — perfect for a leisurely walk. You never know what's going to happen in May, but should Sacramento be in the middle of one of its heat waves, every site here is air-conditioned.

Convention Center Area

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CONVENTION CENTER

Betty's Bistro (Convention Center Exhibit Hall)
We dedicate this venue to Center Manager Betty Lucchesi, who works so graciously with us at the Convention Center. This is the main exhibit hall, scaled down a bit. 600 theater-style seats; cash for food and beverages; dancing.

Yolo Room (Convention Center)
"Trad bands only" on the second floor of the Convention Center. Moldy figs welcome. 600 theater-style seats; cash for food and beverages; dancing.

NEW! Instead of Ragtime Lobby inside the Convention Center, there will be a Ragtime venue in Old Sac at the beautiful outdoor patio near K St. on Firehouse Alley.

HYATT

Hyatt Ballroom
Enjoy the parquet floors in the ballroom of Sacramento’s Hyatt Regency where 13th Street meets L Street, across from the Convention Center. 1,000 theater-style seats; cash for food and beverages; swing dancing.

Ragtime Corner (Hyatt – Golden State Room)
Just walk in free as ragtime notes float from this room on the mezzanine of the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Informal seating; no dancing.

SHERATON

Sheraton Grand Nave Ballroom
A classy venue for listening and dancing to all styles of bands and special performances. The ballroom is in the lower lobby of this elegant five-star hotel. 950 theater-style seats; cash for food and beverages; dancing.