San Jose Jazz Festival 2026

San Jose Jazz Festival is an annual multi-day music celebration held in downtown San Jose, California, centered around Plaza de César Chávez. Originally launched in 1990 as a small, one-day event, it has grown into a major regional festival featuring 100+ performances spanning jazz, R&B, Latin, blues, soul, and global music across both indoor and outdoor stages. The festival also emphasizes community engagement, cultural diversity, and music education through year-round programming.