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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Festa Italia Fisherman's Festival
20 Custom House Plaza
Monterey, CA 93940
Sunday, September 13, 2026 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 2026 at its 93rd edition. Mark your calendars now to attend next year's gathering for...
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...
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