# Festivals in Monterey 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in Monterey 2026 — cultural celebrations, street fairs and food festivals. Find dates, locations and what to expect.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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## Featured Events

- **Event Name**: Monterey Jazz Festival - Sunday at Monterey Fairgrounds
  - **Date**: Sun, 27 Sep at 12:30 pm – Tue, 29 Sep at 01:59 am (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monterey/monterey-jazz-festival-sunday-at-monterey-fairgrounds/2400029943317700
  - **Venue**: Monterey Fairgrounds
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  - **Categories**: Festivals, Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Monterey Jazz Festival - Saturday at Monterey Fairgrounds
  - **Date**: Sat, 26 Sep at 12:00 pm – Mon, 28 Sep at 01:59 am (-08:00)
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  - **Venue**: Monterey Fairgrounds
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## About

The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in Monterey. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in Monterey, you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in Monterey listed on one platform - we have you covered.

Immerse yourself in the mega dance festivals, electrifying music festivals, theatre & film festivals, quirky local festivals and more with us!

## Festivals Events in Monterey

- **Event Name**: Monterey Jazz Festival - Sunday at Monterey Fairgrounds
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Mon Sep 28 2026 at 11:59 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monterey/monterey-jazz-festival-sunday-at-monterey-fairgrounds/2400029943317700
  - **Venue**: Monterey Fairgrounds
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- **Event Name**: Gears and biers OCTOBERFEST
  - **Description**: Get those bike shined up get ready for an action packed fun filled weekend save the dates 
OCTOBERR 9-10 is our 2nd annual 
DIST 36 Reunion : Come out show off your bike share a story and do some bench Racing Monterey County Fair 
Music ,show bikes ,race
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 104
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 09 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Oct 10 2026 at 11:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monterey/gears-and-biers-octoberfest/200030395494341
  - **Venue**: Monterey County Fairgrounds
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  - **Categories**: oktoberfest, sports
- **Event Name**: 2027 California Roots Music and Arts Festival - 3 Day Pass at Monterey Fairgrounds
  - **Date**: Fri May 28 2027 at 07:00 pm – Fri May 28 2027 at 09:00 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monterey/2027-california-roots-music-and-arts-festival-3-day-pass-at-monterey-fairgrounds/2400030362192852
  - **Venue**: Monterey Fairgrounds
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  - **Categories**: Festivals, Art
- **Event Name**: Oktoberfest 2026!!!
  - **Description**: Put on your best lederhosen and join us for some German food, drink, and song at our annual family-friendly Oktoberfest!!!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 109
  - **Date**: Sun Oct 25 2026 at 11:30 am – Sun Oct 25 2026 at 01:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monterey/oktoberfest-2026/200030554482211
  - **Venue**: 800 Cass St, Monterey, CA, United States, California 93940
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  - **Categories**: oktoberfest
- **Event Name**: Monterey Swing Fest 2027!
  - **Description**: We're back with one of the most Otterly exciting events of the year! Save the dates and get ready for more info as the year continues!!

www.montereyswing.com
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 292
  - **Date**: Thu Jan 14 2027 at 10:00 am – Mon Jan 18 2027 at 03:00 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monterey/monterey-swing-fest-2027/200029539056102
  - **Venue**: 1 Old Golf Course Rd, Monterey, CA 93940-4908, United States
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## Trending Events in Monterey

- **Event Name**: Santa Barbara LOVE Scavenger Hunt for Couples Date Night!!
  - **Description**: CITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT Date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy your city scavenger hunt with fun digital activities along the way!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/-2gjHn9I0_cCITY L
  - **Venue**: Recommended scavenger starting point or other city spot of your choice! (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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- **Event Name**: Monterey Jazz Festival - Sunday at Monterey Fairgrounds
  - **Venue**: Monterey Fairgrounds
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- **Event Name**: Brian Regan at Golden State Theatre
  - **Venue**: Golden State Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Geoff Tate's Operation: Mindcrime
  - **Venue**: Golden State Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Death From Above 1979
  - **Venue**: Golden State Theatre
- **Event Name**: Death from Above 1979 at Golden State Theatre
  - **Venue**: Golden State Theatre
- **Event Name**: Ingrid Michaelson at Golden State Theatre
  - **Venue**: Golden State Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Brian Regan
  - **Venue**: Golden State Theatre
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Hands & Harvest Festival
  - **Description**: Visit www.highlandcounty.org/hands-harvest-festival frequently until the event begins to stay updated on the full list of activities, addresses, and hours!

Celebrate the beauty and bounty of fall at the 34th Hands & Harvest Festival in beautiful High
  - **Venue**: 165 W Main St, Monterey, VA 24465-2754, United States
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Monterey?
  - **A:** Monterey Jazz Festival - Sunday at Monterey Fairgrounds (Mon Sep 28 2026 at 11:59 pm at Monterey Fairgrounds), Gears and biers OCTOBERFEST (Fri Oct 09 2026 at 11:00 am at Monterey County Fairgrounds), 2027 California Roots Music and Arts Festival - 3 Day Pass at Monterey Fairgrounds (Fri May 28 2027 at 07:00 pm at Monterey Fairgrounds), Oktoberfest 2026!!! (Sun Oct 25 2026 at 11:30 am at 800 Cass St, Monterey, CA, United States, California 93940), Monterey Swing Fest 2027! (Thu Jan 14 2027 at 10:00 am at 1 Old Golf Course Rd, Monterey, CA 93940-4908, United States).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Monterey today September 28, 2026?
  - **A:** Monterey Jazz Festival - Sunday at Monterey Fairgrounds (Mon Sep 28 2026 at 11:59 pm at Monterey Fairgrounds).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Monterey in September 2026?
  - **A:** Monterey Jazz Festival - Sunday at Monterey Fairgrounds (Mon Sep 28 2026 at 11:59 pm at Monterey Fairgrounds), Monterey Jazz Festival - Sunday at Monterey Fairgrounds (Sun, 27 Sep at 12:30 pm at Monterey Fairgrounds), Monterey Jazz Festival - Saturday at Monterey Fairgrounds (Sat, 26 Sep at 12:00 pm at Monterey Fairgrounds).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Monterey?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Monterey on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Monterey?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Monterey?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Monterey include Monterey Fairgrounds, Monterey County Fairgrounds, 800 Cass St, Monterey, CA, United States, California 93940.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Monterey?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Monterey include Vivid Events, WFO Promotions LLC, Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Monterey?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Monterey.

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