MONTCLAIR JAZZ FESTIVAL DOWNTOWN JAMBOREE + BLOCKPARTY

Join us for the 2026 Grand Finale! 🎉
Date: Saturday, August 15
Time: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Experience the 17th Annual Montclair Jazz Festival Grand Finale—a full day of world-class music, family fun, local food, artisan vendors, and unforgettable performances at Lackawanna Plaza in the heart of Downtown Montclair.
Produced by JAZZ HOUSE KiDS, this year's festival proudly collaborates with the Smithsonian's Of the People: The Smithsonian Festival of Festivals, commemorating America's 250th anniversary while honoring the centennial birthdays of jazz legends Miles Davis and John Coltrane.
The Grand Finale caps off the five-concert Soundcheck Series, featuring artists from nine legendary American jazz cities, curated by Artistic Director Christian McBride.

This Year's Downtown Jamboree All-Star Lineup:

• Dianne Reeves
• Christian McBride Big Band featuring Bilal
• Patrice Rushen
• Spanish Harlem Orchestra
• Take Me to the River New Orleans All-Stars featuring Cyril Neville
• Gotham Kings
• JAZZ HOUSE Collective Celebrates Miles Davis & John Coltrane
• Emerging artists and alumni from JAZZ HOUSE KiDS

Enjoy:

• 🎵 Eight hours of FREE live music across multiple outdoor stages
• 🌍 Performances by internationally acclaimed artists alongside the next generation of jazz stars
• 🍽️ The Marketplace featuring local food, artisan vendors, and community partners
• 🎨 The JAZZ HOUSE KiDS Discovery Zone with interactive family activities
• 🌟 Performances by outstanding students and alumni from JAZZ HOUSE KiDS

The 2026 Montclair Jazz Festival is made possible through the support of our Collaborating Partner, the Smithsonian Institution; Official Airline and Block Party Sponsor, United Airlines; Official Livestream & Technology Sponsor, Xfinity; and Health + Wellness Zone Sponsor, Major Fitness. Additional support is provided by TD Bank, the Gia Maione Prima Foundation, and our many generous corporate sponsors and philanthropic partners.
We also thank our community partners—including Montclair Center BID, BDP Holdings, Experience Montclair, Essex County, the Township of Montclair, and the New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism—as well as our valued media partners WBGO, Montclair Local, and SiriusXM, whose support helps bring this extraordinary celebration of music, culture, education, and community to audiences throughout the region.
Get your JAM PASS today and join us on Saturday, August 15, for an unforgettable celebration of America's music, community, and the next generation of jazz!