Festival Policies | Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science

Jazz at Drew is held in an open-air venue. NO UMBRELLAS, PARASOLS, OR LAWN CHAIRS WITH TOP COVERS WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE VENUE – NO EXCEPTIONS.

We encourage you to dress appropriately for the weather – large sunhats, caps, light clothing, etc. First-aid cooling sections will be available on-site for customers who may become overheated.

Children under five (5) years old do not need a ticket for festival entry. However, they must be accompanied by an adult at all times. While every effort will be made to provide our guests with a safe environment, children remain the sole responsibility of their parents/guardians at all times during their attendance at the Festival.

All personal belongings will be searched at the entrance, so please adhere to all rules to avoid a delay to others during the entry process. All prohibited items will be collected at the gate before entry.

Beer and Wine will be on sale at the festival site.

The following items WILL be permitted for entry into the festival:

Small Picnic Baskets – length must not exceed 15 inches
Coolers – not to exceed 20 quarts (5 gallons)
Plastic utensils and food containers
Factory-sealed plastic beverage containers
Low-back lawn chairs without top covers for GA and Lawn Seating only (under 35”, one per person)
Small blanket for Lawn Seating only (one per person; maximum size is 8’ x 8’)

The items below WILL NOT be permitted into the festival. Guests who bring prohibited items will be asked to return them to their vehicles, as we do not hold items at the gate. NO EXCEPTIONS.

NO Weapons of any kind (e.g., Guns, Ammo, Pocket Knives, Pepper spray, etc.)
NO Smoking of any kind
NO Outside alcoholic beverages
NO Aerosol products/aerosol cans
NO Glass or metal containers
NO Aluminum cans
NO Metal utensils or sharp objects
NO Coolers over 20 quarts (5 gallons)
NO picnic baskets over 15 inches
NO Drugs or drug paraphernalia
NO Open flame candles or lanterns
NO Professional cameras (with detachable lenses) or video equipment
NO Tents or canopies
NO Flammable or combustible items
NO Barbecue pits or Hibachi grills
NO Blow-up furniture or beach balls
NO Footrests
NO Umbrellas or parasols
NO Thermoses
NO Fireworks or explosives
NO Musical instruments
NO Drones
NO Laser pointers or flashlights
NO Caution tape or ropes
NO Bicycles, skateboards, or hoverboards
NO Roller skates

Pet Policy

Absolutely NO PETS of any kind are allowed at Jazz at Drew.

Frequently Asked Questions about service animals and the ADA

Per the Americans with Disabilities Act, service animals are permitted on the festival grounds. Please note that emotional support animals are not considered service animals under the ADA Act.

Service animals must be pre-registered to attend, must always wear a “service vest” while on the CDU campus and festival venue, and may never be handled by or tethered to a person other than their owner. They must also always be in the “Full Stay” command position when not performing the service they are trained for.

Additional Information

ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES WILL BE ALLOWED. LOST TICKETS WILL NOT BE REPLACED. TREAT AS CASH. No refunds are available for any Artist Cancellation or Replacement. RAIN OR SHINE. You assume all risk and danger incidental to the event and agree that the management, its agents, and the performers are not responsible or liable for any injuries resulting from such causes. No transmission or aiding in transmitting any description, account, picture, or reproduction of the festival or performance is allowed. You now consent to the reasonable search for alcoholic beverages, drugs, or weapons. You consent to using your image or likeness incidental to any display, transmission, or reproduction of the event. Management reserves the right to refuse admission or eject any person whose conduct is deemed by management to be disorderly or who fails to comply with the terms and conditions herein. All acts advertised have confirmed their appearance; however, all acts and times are subject to change without prior notice.