Welcome toMonterey Jazz
For nearly 70 years, the Monterey Jazz Festival has brought generations together at the Monterey County Fairgrounds.
In 2027, we celebrate 70!
Join us Sept. 24–26 for a milestone weekend of music, history and the unmistakable Monterey experience.
Monterey Jazz is also active year-round through our education programs, touring ensembles and community events.
70 YEARS.
ONE BIG WEEKEND.
Seven decades of jazz come together in Monterey, Sept. 24–26, 2027
Sign up for artist announcements, ticket news and everything MJF70.
Monterey Jazz
MJF69 Performers
MJF69 Festival Schedule
Saturday, September 26
Be a Friend of the Festival
As a Friend of the Festival, you support Monterey Jazz with a gift of $150 or more annually. Your gift will sustain the important programs and initiatives that nurture and inspire young people each year. You’ll join a special community of jazz supporters, receiving regular updates on the jazz education initiative and invitations to special Monterey Jazz events.
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Monterey Jazz Education
Monterey Jazz Education Program components include bringing professional jazz artists into local schools, HBCU partnerships, summer jazz camp, all-star student ensembles, online resources, instrument rentals and repertoire, community events, and more.
Thank You for Joining Us at MJF69
MJF70 is Sept. 24-26, 2027!
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.
It’s a mood, a party, a tribal gathering, an improvisation and a cultural colossus.
Monterey Jazz News & Notes
September 2, 2026
69th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival Tickets On Sale
“Only in Monterey” Events Include Herbie Hancock & Ron Carter Duo, 2026 Commission “America 250” by Meshell Ndegeocello, and the “Monterey Surprise” with…
June 25, 2026
Only in Monterey: Herbie Hancock and Ron Carter Reunite
When Herbie Hancock and Ron Carter convene in the Arena at MJF69 on September 27, they will close a loop that began in 1963 and 1964 and intersected again in 1992 on the same…
May 8, 2026
69th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival Single-Day Tickets On Sale Today,…
Only in Monterey Events Include Herbie Hancock & Ron Carter Duo, 2026 Commission “America 250” by Meshell Ndegeocello, and Amy Tan & Joey Alexander…
For over 65 years, Monterey Jazz has been committed to celebrating America’s creativity and cultural heritage by presenting legendary jazz musicians, timeless composers, and young rising stars.