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Santa Monica International Jazz Festival

BroadStage, SM Festivals, and The City of Santa Monica Present

Santa Monica International Jazz Festival

Route 66 Edition Celebrating the Centennials of Miles Davis and John Coltrane

May 1-9, 2026

    • KamasiWashington
    • StanleyClarke&Friendsfeat.StewartCopeland,Kiefer,andKeyonHarrold
    • HIROMI'SSONICWONDER
    • MilesElectricBand
    • KNOWER(full band show)
    • IsaiahCollier
    • LakeciaBenjamin
    • TenorMadness
    • ElijahFox
    • GenevieveArtadi
    • DuffyXUlhmann
    • BillyMohler
    • InstantAlter
    • VaradSahasrabudhe
    • AidanFarrell
    • SamohiJazzCombo

Artistic DirectorStanley Clarke

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ABOUT THE 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.

Stanley Clarke and his electric bass on a hillside at sunset with Los Angeles in the background
  • Artistic Director
    • Stanley Clarke

  • Produced by
    • BroadStage, SM Festivals, and

    • The City of Santa Monica

  • Executive Producers
    • Martin Fleischmann

    • Rob Bailis, BroadStage Artistic and Executive Director

    • Matthew Rimmer, BroadStage Managing Director

FAQ

If you have further questions, please email us at info@smjazzfest.com