What began as the Playboy Jazz Festival, and later became the Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival, has now entered a new era as the Blue Note Jazz Festival. The beloved event returns under a new name and a new partnership.

In collaboration with the iconic Blue Note Jazz Club, the Los Angeles Philharmonic now presents the Blue Note Jazz Festival at the Hollywood Bowl. The partnership brings together two respected names in jazz to showcase top artists and expand the festival’s reach. While the name has changed over the years, the tradition of world-class jazz at the Bowl continues.

Blue Note Jazz Club

The iconic Blue Note Jazz Club is expanding to Los Angeles, bringing the legendary reputation of its renowned New York flagship to the heart of LA’s dynamic music scene. Designed specifically for Los Angeles, the new venue will offer an intimate atmosphere paired with programming similar to its New York counterpart’s world-class jazz performances from celebrated icons, rising stars and genre-defying collaborations that reflect the evolution of jazz. The new club is set to open its doors in March 2025.

Located on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, the new venue boasts two performance spaces: a main showroom with a 200-person capacity as well as secondary “B Side” room with a 100-person capacity. There will be a full-service kitchen and beverage menu, open for brunches and dinner throughout the week.

Blue Note Jazz Festival

In addition, Blue Note and the LA Phil have confirmed a new partnership. The collaboration launches the newly renamed Blue Note Jazz Festival, formerly known as the Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival.

Presented by the LA Phil, the 2025 edition of the festival kicks off June 14 at the iconic Hollywood Bowl. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to supporting and showcasing leading jazz artists. Organizers will announce the full lineup on February 18 alongside the complete Hollywood Bowl 2025 season reveal. Tickets go on sale in May 2025.

The full lineup will be revealed on February 18!