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 25, 2026 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. Highlights include: 7 Main Concerts...
Festa Italia Fisherman's Festival
20 Custom House Plaza
Monterey, CA 93940
Friday, September 4, 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 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 5, 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 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 6, 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 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 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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