Monterey Jazz Festival 2026
About this festival
The Monterey Jazz Festival is one of the world's longest-running jazz events, held annually since 1958 at the Monterey County Fairgrounds in California. It features hundreds of premier artists performing across multiple stages, celebrating both the legacy and the future of jazz music.
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Where it was
Monterey County Fair & Event Center
2004 Fairground Rd, Monterey, CA 93940, USA
Local Currency: USD
The local currency is USD.
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28 September 2026
