Music Festivals
The Monterey Peninsula offers a vibrant live music scene — festivals, concerts, and live performances set against one of California’s most beautiful coastlines, all year long.
Browse upcoming events below — from the Carmel Bach Festival and California Roots reggae to live music at restaurants, wineries and outdoor venues across Monterey and Carmel. Click Add to Trip on any event to build an itinerary you can email, share or print.
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Monterey Jazz Festival
2004 Fairground Road
Monterey, CA 93940
Friday, September 25, 2026 at 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
The Monterey Jazz Festival, the longest continuously-running annual jazz event in the world, began in 1958 with San Francisco jazz radio broadcaster Jimmy Lyons as its founder. 38,000+ fans are...
Monterey Jazz Festival
2004 Fairground Road
Monterey, CA 93940
Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
The Monterey Jazz Festival, the longest continuously-running annual jazz event in the world, began in 1958 with San Francisco jazz radio broadcaster Jimmy Lyons as its founder. 38,000+ fans are...
Monterey Jazz Festival
2004 Fairground Road
Monterey, CA 93940
Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
The Monterey Jazz Festival, the longest continuously-running annual jazz event in the world, began in 1958 with San Francisco jazz radio broadcaster Jimmy Lyons as its founder. 38,000+ fans are...
California Roots Music & Arts Festival
2004 Fairground Road
Monterey, CA 93940
Friday, May 28, 2027 All Day Event
Come and join us at the California Roots Music and Arts Festival. This three-day event is packed with live music, fantastic food, refreshing beverages, creative artwork, and sustainable practices....
California Roots Music & Arts Festival
2004 Fairground Road
Monterey, CA 93940
Saturday, May 29, 2027 All Day Event
Come and join us at the California Roots Music and Arts Festival. This three-day event is packed with live music, fantastic food, refreshing beverages, creative artwork, and sustainable practices....
California Roots Music & Arts Festival
2004 Fairground Road
Monterey, CA 93940
Sunday, May 30, 2027 All Day Event
Come and join us at the California Roots Music and Arts Festival. This three-day event is packed with live music, fantastic food, refreshing beverages, creative artwork, and sustainable practices....
Festa Italia Fisherman's Festival
20 Custom House Plaza
Monterey, CA 93940
Friday, September 10, 2027 at 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Celebrate Italian heritage at the 94th Annual Festa Italia, Monterey's beloved three-day festival honoring the city's Italian-Sicilian community and fishing traditions. Enjoy authentic...
Festa Italia Fisherman's Festival
20 Custom House Plaza
Monterey, CA 93940
Saturday, September 11, 2027 at 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Celebrate Italian heritage at the 94th Annual Festa Italia, Monterey's beloved three-day festival honoring the city's Italian-Sicilian community and fishing traditions. Enjoy authentic...
Festa Italia Fisherman's Festival
20 Custom House Plaza
Monterey, CA 93940
Sunday, September 12, 2027 at 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Celebrate Italian heritage at the 94th Annual Festa Italia, Monterey's beloved three-day festival honoring the city's Italian-Sicilian community and fishing traditions. Enjoy authentic...
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