69th Annual Jazz Festival

Over 500 artists will be performing nonstop on 8 stages for 3 nights and 2 days of the world’s best jazz.

Why we ❤ it

Voted the “World’s Best Jazz Festival” by the readers of JazzTimes Magazine, the Monterey Jazz Festival offers 20 acres of magnificent oak-studded grounds for fans to enjoy, featuring films, conversations with the Festival’s stars, exhibitions, food and beverages, an international shopping bazaar, and 8 stages of live jazz entertainment spread throughout the grounds. What better way to get away from it all than to immerse yourself in 3 days of music, performed by some of the world’s greatest, right here in Monterey… and it’s a GREEN EVENT!

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Getting there
Traffic will be annoying and parking even worse. Take the shuttle or text Uber.

Things to know

Aim for zero waste. Don’t bring it or buy it if you can’t compost or recycle it
Bring your refillable water bottle. Free water stations onsite
Weather can be unpredictable. Cool and foggy to hot–dress in layers, daytime events–bring a hat, wear sea-safe sunscreen
If you fly in. Rent an electric car, or go car-free! Take the shuttle, a cab or text Uber
Ride a bike. There’s a Free Bicycle Valet service

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Monterey Jazz Festival — September 25-27, 2026

Monterey Jazz Festival — September 25-27, 2026

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