About Monterey Jazz Festival
Monterey Jazz Festival is where modern jazz festival culture was born. Since 1958, the fairgrounds have hosted every major name in jazz — Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Billie Holiday, and thousands more. The programming spans traditional to avant-garde, with multiple stages running simultaneously. The Arena stage under the stars is the centrepiece, and the grounds include a jazz education pavilion and artist panels. The coastal California setting adds a natural beauty that inland festivals can't match.
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Festival Info
- Location
- Monterey, CA
- Dates
- Sep 25–27, 2026
- Type
- Multi-day Festival
- Price Range
- Moderate
Genres
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