Santa Monica International Jazz Festival
BroadStage, SM Festivals, and the City of Santa Monica Present
BroadStage, SM Festivals, and The City of Santa Monica Present

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
- Tongva Park
- Broadstage Santa Monica
- Third Street Promenade
- the Orpheum Theatre
- A destination festival
- for an iconic beachside city,
- born from the mind of
- visionary jazz legend Stanley Clarke.
- Celebrating
- 100 years of John Coltrane,
- 100 years of Miles Davis,
- and 100 Years of Route 66.
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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.

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
Thank you to our partners
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FAQ
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