The 48th Annual Simon Rodia Watts Towers Jazz Festival 2025

published: 08 Sep 2025, 2 min read

when: 28 Sep 2025 | venue: Watts Towers | address: 1765 E. 107th St., Los Angeles 90002

On Sunday, the Simon Rodia Watts Towers Jazz Festival showcases all-star soul, gospel, and hip hop alongside world class traditional and contemporary jazz performers. The longest running jazz festival in Los Angeles begins with a Yoruba ground blessing by Alaadun to unite all cultures, and continues with performances throughout the day. Highlights include: Herman Jackson Sunday Morning Jazz (Jazz, Soul & Gospel classics), The Jasmine Tommaso Group (Italian Jazz meets West Coast Soul), Don Littleton’s Tribute to Eddie Harris, World Stage Big Band, MEDUSA Tha Gangsta Goddess (The Godmother of West Coast Hip Hop), JMP Allstars featuring Patrice Rushen and Munyungo Jackson.

Festivalgoers will also enjoy the Universal Drum Circle, curated art exhibitions including Politics, Race & Cartoons by David G. Brown, children’s activities, and food, arts, and crafts vendors.

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what: The 48th Annual Simon Rodia Watts Towers Jazz Festival 2025
when: 28 Sep 2025
opening hours: 10:00AM - 6:00PM
venue: Watts Towers
city/suburb: Los Angeles
address: 1765 E. 107th St., Los Angeles 90002

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