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Published September 3rd, 2026, 06:09 pm

This weekend is Labor Day weekend and in Motown—that means it’s time for the Detroit Jazz Fest. Dozens of acts will take the stage in Hart Plaza from Sept. 4-7.

The Detroit Jazz Fest is the world’s largest free jazz festival. This year marks the 47th time the event has been held.

Chris Collins president and director of the Detroit Jazz Fest Foundation. He joined The Metro to preview this weekend’s festivities.

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