Monterey Jazz Festival

September 26-28, 2025

Hundreds of artists, 100+ shows, multiple stages

Monterey County Fairgrounds
Fairground Road and Casa Verde Way
Monterey, CA
$63-up, montereyjazzfestival.org

There's no other jazz festival in the world like Monterey Jazz Festival, which is 60+ years strong — but who's counting? While clothing styles and beverage preferences have changed there are many aspects of jazz music that remain and are categorized as Classics! If you're into both cutting edge and Classics, the Monterey Jazz Festival is the one event you should miss.

Entertainment - Headliners

Christian McBride
Gregory Porter
Christian Sands
Cory Wong
Delfeayo Marsalis & the Uptown Jazz Orchestra
Dianne Reeves
Keyon Harrold
Ledisi
Mr. Sipp
Pete Escovedo
René Marie & Experiments in Truth
Jimmy Lyons Stage
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
Next Generation Jazz Orchestra

Celebrating 68 years in 2025, the Monterey Jazz Festival is the longest continuously-running jazz festival in the world

Since 1958, the nonprofit Monterey Jazz Festival has been committed to celebrating America's creativity and cultural heritage by presenting legendary jazz musicians, composers, and young rising stars. The event is held on the 20-acre, oak-studded Monterey County Fairgrounds in Monterey, Calif.

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.