San Jose Jazz Summer Fest takes place August 7-9, 2026 in San Jose, California, featuring an impressive lineup of jazz, funk, R&B, soul, and blues artists across multiple stages. Headliners include legendary soul icon Patti LaBelle, New Orleans brass sensation Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, and funk guitarist Cory Wong, alongside renowned jazz vocalists Gretchen Parlato and Nicole Zuraitis. The festival showcases both American and French artists, with notable performances from The Soul Rebels, Afro-Cuban All Stars, Orquesta Akokan, and Joe Bataan, offering attendees a diverse celebration of contemporary and traditional jazz styles. With 64 total artists performing, the three-day event provides extensive programming for jazz enthusiasts and fans of related genres.

San Jose Jazz Summer Fest is a three-day standalone music festival.