THE FESTIVAL FILE / 2026
Monterey Jazz Festival
Sep 25–27, 2026
Monterey, California
Official festival site
01 / THE MUSIC
The lineup.
- The Eddie Palmieri Experience: An All-Star Celebration
- Ron Carter Foursight Quartet
- Melissa Aldana Quartet
- Alexa Tarantino Quartet
- Patrick Bartley Quartet
- Nick Finzer Presents Legacy: A Tribute to J.J. Johnson
- Isaiah J. Thompson Quartet
- Katie Thiroux
- Kate Kortum
- USAF Commanders Jazz Ensemble
- Veronica Leahy – Emmanuel Michael Duo
- Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice Quartet
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- Texas Southern University Jazz Ensemble
- JAZZ HOUSE Big Band
- Pearl Hour Presents: Zach Westfall Group
- NGJO-WIJC Student Jam Session!
- Cécile McLorin Salvant
- Meshell Ndegeocello: America 250 Commission
- Ravi Coltrane Quartet: Centennial Celebration
- David Sánchez's Carib Ensemble
- Brian Blade & the Fellowship Band
- Monterey Surprise: 1958 Throwback
- Shemekia Copeland Band
- Isaiah Collier: "Collier Plays Coltrane"
- Paul Cornish Trio
- Rufus Reid with the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra
- Sylvia Cuenca's Bridging Generations
- Atom String Quartet
- Mariachi Herencia de México
- Next Generation Women in Jazz Combo directed by Katie Thiroux
- SFCM Big Band
- MidiCi Monterey Presents: Janice Perl & Friends
- Pop & Hiss Presents: TJ Kuenster & Ricketts Folly
- JAZZ HOUSE Ambassadors
- Bulldog Bass Jam
- Monterey Jazz Regional All-Star Band
- Monterey Jazz Regional All-Star Vocal Ensemble
- Monterey Jazz Regional All-Star Middle School Combo
- DownBeat Double Blindfold Test: Tim Jackson vs. Gerald Clayton
- Herbie Hancock & Ron Carter: For Miles
- Charles Lloyd Quartet: Forest Flower 60th Anniversary
- aja monet
- Brittany Davis & Black Thunder
- The Bad Plus Farewell Tour
- Joey Alexander Quartet
- Amy Tan & Joey Alexander: Backyard Bird Chronicles Live
- Ambrose Akinmusire Quartet
- Kris Davis Trio featuring Robert Hurst & Johnathan Blake
- Michael Mayo
- Gregory Hutchinson's Kind of Now
- Bokani Dyer Trio
- Artifacts Trio with Tomeka Reid, Nicole Mitchell & Mike Reed
- Akira Tana's Osaka Quartet
- Dabin Ryu Trio
- Denise Thimes Experience
- Gospel with Tammy Hall & Friends
- June Cavlan
- Konstantins Jemeljanovs & Kelly Park Present the K&K Jazz Ensemble
- Wild Fish Presents: The Lighthouse Jazz Quartet (Plus One)
- Monterey Jazz Regional All-Star Combo
- Monterey Jazz Presents: Trading Fours
- High School Student Jam Session!
02 / GETTING IN
Know your ticket.
| PASS / OPTION | PRICE / USD |
|---|---|
| 3-Day GroundsOn sale | Not stated |
| 3-Day ArenaOn sale | Not stated |
| Single-Day GroundsOn sale | Not stated |
| Single-Day ArenaOn sale | Not stated |
Published prices. Confirm fees, final total and availability with the official seller. Last checked 2026-09-05.
03 / BEFORE YOU GO
The practical details.
- WHERE
- Monterey County Fairgrounds
- CAMPING
- Camping available
- AGE POLICY
- Check with the organizer
- DATES
On the festival’s site
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