Music Festivals
Monterey Music scene is growing consistently with talented musicians and entertainers. From jazz, soul, reggae to funk music, there is something for everyone.
Most live music performances, at the moment due to COVID-19, is taking place at restaurants, wineries and outdoors locations.
In this section, you will find complete schedules and related information of our favorite live music events. Mark your calendar and get your groove on!
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Carmel Bach Festival
San Carlos & 9th
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923
Saturday, July 12, 2025 All Day Event
Join us for 15 days of world-class music, thought-provoking talks, and enriching educational events at America’s most important Bach festival. The 2025 season, Dialogues, explores musical conversations...

Carmel Bach Festival
San Carlos & 9th
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923
Sunday, July 13, 2025 All Day Event
Join us for 15 days of world-class music, thought-provoking talks, and enriching educational events at America’s most important Bach festival. The 2025 season, Dialogues, explores musical conversations...

Carmel Bach Festival
San Carlos & 9th
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923
Monday, July 14, 2025 All Day Event
Join us for 15 days of world-class music, thought-provoking talks, and enriching educational events at America’s most important Bach festival. The 2025 season, Dialogues, explores musical conversations...

Carmel Bach Festival
San Carlos & 9th
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 All Day Event
Join us for 15 days of world-class music, thought-provoking talks, and enriching educational events at America’s most important Bach festival. The 2025 season, Dialogues, explores musical conversations...

Carmel Bach Festival
San Carlos & 9th
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 All Day Event
Join us for 15 days of world-class music, thought-provoking talks, and enriching educational events at America’s most important Bach festival. The 2025 season, Dialogues, explores musical conversations...

Carmel Bach Festival
San Carlos & 9th
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923
Thursday, July 17, 2025 All Day Event
Join us for 15 days of world-class music, thought-provoking talks, and enriching educational events at America’s most important Bach festival. The 2025 season, Dialogues, explores musical conversations...

Carmel Bach Festival
San Carlos & 9th
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923
Friday, July 18, 2025 All Day Event
Join us for 15 days of world-class music, thought-provoking talks, and enriching educational events at America’s most important Bach festival. The 2025 season, Dialogues, explores musical conversations...

Carmel Bach Festival
San Carlos & 9th
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923
Saturday, July 19, 2025 All Day Event
Join us for 15 days of world-class music, thought-provoking talks, and enriching educational events at America’s most important Bach festival. The 2025 season, Dialogues, explores musical conversations...

Carmel Bach Festival
San Carlos & 9th
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923
Sunday, July 20, 2025 All Day Event
Join us for 15 days of world-class music, thought-provoking talks, and enriching educational events at America’s most important Bach festival. The 2025 season, Dialogues, explores musical conversations...

Carmel Bach Festival
San Carlos & 9th
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923
Monday, July 21, 2025 All Day Event
Join us for 15 days of world-class music, thought-provoking talks, and enriching educational events at America’s most important Bach festival. The 2025 season, Dialogues, explores musical conversations...

Carmel Bach Festival
San Carlos & 9th
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 All Day Event
Join us for 15 days of world-class music, thought-provoking talks, and enriching educational events at America’s most important Bach festival. The 2025 season, Dialogues, explores musical conversations...

Carmel Bach Festival
San Carlos & 9th
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 All Day Event
Join us for 15 days of world-class music, thought-provoking talks, and enriching educational events at America’s most important Bach festival. The 2025 season, Dialogues, explores musical conversations...

Carmel Bach Festival
San Carlos & 9th
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923
Thursday, July 24, 2025 All Day Event
Join us for 15 days of world-class music, thought-provoking talks, and enriching educational events at America’s most important Bach festival. The 2025 season, Dialogues, explores musical conversations...

Carmel Bach Festival
San Carlos & 9th
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923
Friday, July 25, 2025 All Day Event
Join us for 15 days of world-class music, thought-provoking talks, and enriching educational events at America’s most important Bach festival. The 2025 season, Dialogues, explores musical conversations...

Carmel Bach Festival
San Carlos & 9th
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923
Saturday, July 26, 2025 All Day Event
Join us for 15 days of world-class music, thought-provoking talks, and enriching educational events at America’s most important Bach festival. The 2025 season, Dialogues, explores musical conversations...

Festa Italia Fisherman's Festival
20 Custom House Plaza
Monterey, CA 93940
Friday, September 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Come and celebrate with us with wonderful Italian food and drink and amazing entertainment at Festa Italia 2025 at its 92nd edition. Mark your calendars now to attend next year's gathering...

Festa Italia Fisherman's Festival
20 Custom House Plaza
Monterey, CA 93940
Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Come and celebrate with us with wonderful Italian food and drink and amazing entertainment at Festa Italia 2025 at its 92nd edition. Mark your calendars now to attend next year's gathering...

Festa Italia Fisherman's Festival
20 Custom House Plaza
Monterey, CA 93940
Sunday, September 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Come and celebrate with us with wonderful Italian food and drink and amazing entertainment at Festa Italia 2025 at its 92nd edition. Mark your calendars now to attend next year's gathering...

Monterey Jazz Festival
2004 Fairground Road
Monterey, CA 93940
Friday, September 26, 2025 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 27, 2025 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...