Santa Monica International Jazz Festival

Born from the mind of visionary jazz legend Stanley Clarke and inspired by the rich legacy of festivals from Montreux to Monterey, the Santa Monica International Jazz Festival emerges as a new force for the celebration and advancement of jazz. The inaugural festival promises world-renowned headlining performances, star-studded tributes to jazz legends, and multiple stages for emerging talent.

A destination festival for an iconic beachside city, born from the mind of visionary jazz legend Stanley Clarke.

Celebrating 100 years of John Coltrane, 100 years of Miles Davis, and 100 Years of Route 66.

• • KamasiWashington
• • StanleyClarke&Friendsfeat.KieferandKeyonHarrold
• • HIROMI’SSONICWONDER
  • MilesElectricBand
  • KNOWER(full band show)
• • IsaiahCollier
  • LakeciaBenjamin
• • TenorMadness
  • ElijahFox
  • GenevieveArtadi
  • DuffyXUlhmann
• • BillyMohler
  • InstantAlter
  • VaradSahasrabudhe
  • AidanFarrell
  • SamohiJazzCombo

Artistic DirectorStanley Clarke

• Tongva Park
• Broadstage Santa Monica
• Third Street Promenade
• the Orpheum Theatre