# Upcoming Jazz Fest, Concerts & Events 2026 In Santa Cruz - **Subtitle**: Explore the world of jazz; from live jazz nights to jazz concerts in Santa Cruz this weekend, there is everything in this genre that will fit you just right. - **Category**: Jazz - **Display Name**: Jazz concerts events - **Type**: other ## Audience - **Followers**: 86.6k+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/attendeethumb684b4003395de.jpg - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/f4e2bd20-a512-11f0-8710-4523d13aa261-rimg-w200-h200-dc051e15-gmir - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/4eba742bf96651da94472c8c24c1fc16bd3d31fc87c984cc0c5b39cde6d7d3db-rimg-w200-h200-dc767c74-gmir?v=1759094404 ## About Indulge in the soulful music with jazz nights in Santa Cruz. Weekdays or weekends, enter the lovely musical world with some very beautiful jazz events in Santa Cruz. Go to a bar, restaurant or a theatre near you that host jazz nights; spend some quality time with your people amidst the music. If you are a lover of this music genre then you have to attend the biggest jazz festivals in Santa Cruz when the artists tour or the bands perform. Don’t miss boogie woogie-ing or keeping it Latin with the best jazz music events in Santa Cruz. Discover the best of the jazz world with us and book your tickets before it runs out. ## Jazz Events in Santa Cruz - **Event Name**: Hiromi, James Genus, Simon Phillips in Santa Cruz - **Description**: 🎀 Catch Hiromi Live at Kuumbwa Jazz on Monday, October 5, 2026! 🎀 Ready to experience the night of your life? Hiromi is bringing their infectious energy and hit songs like Another autumn, FIRST NOTE and Beet - **Date**: Mon Oct 05 2026 at 07:00 pm – Mon Oct 05 2026 at 09:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/hiromi-james-genus-simon-phillips-in-santa-cruz/3300030441603347 - **Venue**: Kuumbwa Jazz - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy8yY2YxOTUxMC04NjBlLTExZjEtOWE5ZS0zOWNhMDE1MWNkNjYtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc1LWRjZmU4ZTAxLWdtaXIud2VicD92PTE3ODQ3NTMwODY.avif - **Categories**: Entertainment, Music, Concerts, performances - **Event Name**: Martha High's FUNKY DIVAS with Fred Wesley & The New JBs - **Description**: Get ready for a funky good time when Martha High's Funky Divas, backed by Fred Wesley and The New JBs, return to the Kuumbwa Jazz Center with a power-packed show of hits from those played and sang with the Godfather of Soul, James Brown. Two shows - 7:00 - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 46 - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 07:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/martha-highs-funky-divas-with-fred-wesley-and-the-new-jbs/200029700356453 - **Venue**: Kuumbwa Jazz - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy82Y2ZhNTNkYTgyNTQyM2EwYzVkYWE3MGU3YjY5MTVhODJkMmFmYzgxYWIyNTczYTkzOTg5YzI1OWY1MTU2NWEwLXJpbWctdzEwMDAtaDE1ODUtZGMxODE4MTgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODgxODE0ODU.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment - **Event Name**: Cyrille Aimee in Santa Cruz - **Description**: 🎀 Experience Cyrille Aimee Live at Kuumbwa Jazz Center on Wednesday, September 30, 2026! 🎀 The countdown has begun! Cyrille Aimee is taking over Kuumbwa Jazz Center on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, - **Date**: Wed Sep 30 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed Sep 30 2026 at 09:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/cyrille-aimee-in-santa-cruz/3300029957958716 - **Venue**: Kuumbwa Jazz Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9iODYxNTJmMC0zYTFiLTExZjEtOWFlOC0zMTlkOWVlZWI4YTUtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc1LWRjMDkwOTA5LWdtaXIud2VicD92PTE3NzY0MDI2MTU.avif - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Concerts, Art - **Event Name**: Somi - **Description**: Vocalist, composer, actor, and playwright Somi Kakoma is the Midwestern daughter of immigrants from Uganda and Rwanda. Hailed by The New York Times as β€œa virtuosic performer in full command of her instrument and powers,” she is known in the international - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 9 - **Date**: Mon Oct 12 2026 at 07:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/somi/200030496821342 - **Venue**: 320-2 Cedar St, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8zZmVlNTE1OWM5ZWRiNDlkZDFkMjQ2Y2Y0N2QzOGJlNTNhMmE2MmNiZmNmZGJmNjAyNGMyNDFjZWNlODgzMjE4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzI4MzgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODI0MDkzMw.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment, art, performances, theatre, live-music - **Event Name**: Brian Blade & The Fellowship Band at Kuumbwa - **Description**: In 1988, drummer Brian Blade moved to New Orleans to attend Loyola University. It was at this time that he met Jon Cowherd and the roots of the Fellowship Band began. Both Blade and Cowherd were able to study and play with most of the master musicians liv - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 26 - **Date**: Mon Nov 23 2026 at 07:00 pm (-08:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/brian-blade-and-the-fellowship-band-at-kuumbwa/200030619363320 - **Venue**: Kuumbwa Jazz - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy82OTdhMjk1N2FlYWU1NjNiMGI0ZDBkOTgwNjY0NGJhYTZhNTdiYTc1N2VkZmUxMzc3OGE2NmJkMDI0ZGM0NmRlLXJpbWctdzkxMC1oNjgzLWRjMDgwODE4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg4MTgxNDYx.avif - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Festivals, Concerts - **Event Name**: The Bad Plus - **Description**: πŸ“ Venue: Kuumbwa Jazz Center 🏠 Address: 320 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 πŸŒ† City: Santa Cruz πŸ“ Location: 36.9698, -122.026πŸŽ‰ Welcome to The Bad Plus, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! πŸ›οΈ Join us at Kuumbw - **Date**: Mon Dec 07 2026 at 06:00 pm – Mon Dec 07 2026 at 08:00 pm (-08:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/the-bad-plus/3200030395503201 - **Venue**: Kuumbwa Jazz Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8xYTM4MTE2MC1hYWU5LTExZjEtOGVkMS0wZGE1MGQyMzhkZmYtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oMTA5My1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODg4MDUzNTY.avif - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, trips-adventures - **Event Name**: John Carroll Kirby :: Kuumbwa Jazz Center Santa Cruz :: 11/17 - **Description**: John Carroll Kirby brings his iconic set to Kuumbwa Jazz Center in Santa Cruz.About this Event(((folkYEAH!))) presentsJOHN CARROLL KIRBY - **Date**: Tue Nov 17 2026 at 07:30 pm – Tue Nov 17 2026 at 11:00 pm (-08:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/john-carroll-kirby-kuumbwa-jazz-center-santa-cruz-11-17/100001996174829651 - **Venue**: Kuumbwa Jazz Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy82NjAzY2Y0MTJmMjMwNWJjYWNhODA5OGM0ZWY3M2Y1MTljOGZkMmU5OTY5NjI0ZjBiNDY3Y2E3NTY2ZjBlZTk2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwNC1kYzY4ODg4OC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODYwODU5Mzg.avif - **Price**: USD 53 - **Categories**: music, entertainment - **Event Name**: The Bad Plus – Farewell Tour - **Description**: The Bad Plus are the ultimate originals, and this Farewell Tour features the band’s final performances, celebrating their twenty-six years of musical collaboration and influence. A democratic unit with a clear vision and a refusal to conform to convention - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 9 - **Date**: Mon Dec 07 2026 at 07:00 pm (-08:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/the-bad-plus-farewell-tour/200030496821240 - **Venue**: 320-2 Cedar St, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9lODVmYzc0NTNiYzI1Nzc3MjY3NTUxNjlmNDNkN2QyOTlhMDNlNGZhYjBhMDY2ZDQ3M2M2OTE5OGNjZTAwNDczLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODQ4NDU2OQ.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment, trips-adventures, live-music - **Event Name**: Moe's Alley Presents: Dusk Dept. - **Description**: InformationMoe's Alley presents the return of the mysterious allstar funk and soul jazz band Dusk Dept.! Thursday, October 22, 2026 Doors: 7pm // Show: 8pm $20 in advance // $25 day of the show 21+ DUSK DEPT. No names. No faces. Just so - **Date**: Thu Oct 22 2026 at 08:00 pm (-08:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/moes-alley-presents-dusk-dept/210007376718267 - **Venue**: Moe's Alley - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy84MWMxMWQzNWQ5MjhmZjc0NGExNjY4MDM1NjUzZDY0MzFlZDA4NTUxOTcwZjJlNTM5NjQ1OGMyOGUyMjkyOWYxLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDU3Ni1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODk0MTA3OTY.avif - **Price**: USD 25 - **Categories**: Music - **Event Name**: Fonville x Fribush - **Description**: Fonville x Fribush is the brand new musical collaboration from acclaimed drummer Corey Fonville (Butcher Brown) and in-demand organist Sam Fribush. Like a hip-hop link up from the 90s, the pair’s collective ear, musical talents, and friendship pushes the - **Date**: Mon Oct 26 2026 at 07:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/fonville-x-fribush/200030483540006 - **Venue**: 320-2 Cedar St, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy80MDU0ZjUyOTI4OWI3NGU4MDE1ZTAwMDllMWZjMjBlOTVmNDY5ZTMyMjRhYmYzMDBlMTRhNTY5ZmMyZmIwZGU5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE3NjgtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODgxODE0NjI.avif - **Categories**: entertainment, music, live-music, dance - **Event Name**: Isaiah Sharkey - **Description**: Isaiah Sharkey stands at the confluence of modern soul, jazz, R&B, and Black American guitar tradition, carrying forward a lineage that links George Benson, Curtis Mayfield, Wes Montgomery, and Jimi Hendrix, while forging a vocabulary entirely his own - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 8 - **Date**: Thu Dec 03 2026 at 07:00 pm (-08:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/isaiah-sharkey/200030496821644 - **Venue**: 320-2 Cedar St, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy8yMzVkOWU1MjE2OWVhZGJjNDY2OWIwMDBhNGMzYTEwZTM3ODg5MzIxYTI4YmQ3Nzk0ZDcxMDg1ZDFkMTM5OTQ2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODQ4NDE4OQ.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment, art, performances, live-music, storytelling - **Event Name**: The California Honeydrops (16+ Event) - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsThe California Honeydrops has 20 upcoming events.Seatmaphttps://content.resale.ticketmaster.com/graphics/TMResale/2/VenueMaps/2344-0-0-1-GAStage71229.png - **Date**: Sun Nov 15 2026 at 09:00 pm – Sun Nov 15 2026 at 11:00 pm (-08:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/the-california-honeydrops-16-event/210002719036344 - **Venue**: The Catalyst-CA - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8xM2JlMWViN2RlNzFhMDQ5ZDRjYWE4MmIyYmEyYTc2NzhmNWYxZDE4YjMwZTVmM2Q4NDgzYjQ0M2M3MjgyMjkyLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDU3Ni1kYzE4MTgxOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODcxMDI1NDA.avif - **Categories**: Music ## Trending Events in Santa Cruz - **Event Name**: Ancestral Healing Retreat | November 13th - 15th - **Description**: Mystical Rebirth: A New Moon Plant Medicine RetreatStep into the deep silence of the redwoods for a three-day sanctuary of transformation. As the wheel of the year turns toward the introspection of late autumn, we gather under t - **Venue**: Santa Cruz, CA, USA - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6ab56cab1a2e9.jpg - **Event Name**: Ancestral Healing Retreat | October 9th-11th - **Description**: Sacred RelationshipsDates: October 9–11, 2026Location: Santa Cruz Mountains, California (The Sacred Redwoods)Deepen your connection to self and others amidst the ancient wisdom of the Santa Cruz mountains. This thr - **Venue**: Santa cruz, Ca - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a95d4d49320b.jpg - **Event Name**: Laurie Anderson - **Venue**: Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/5c46ebd0-b7c8-11f1-a0c3-dd4f6ea92b07-rimg-w1200-h525-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1790220659 - **Event Name**: Sleep at The Catalyst Santa Cruz - **Venue**: The Catalyst Santa Cruz - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/270b0830-ab6f-11f1-8ed1-0da50d238dff-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc081858-gmir.jpg?v=1788862931 - **Event Name**: Bonnie Raitt & Jon Cleary - **Venue**: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/29e22e60-b733-11f1-9a10-a9bfe57ee70b-rimg-w1200-h480-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1790156584 - **Event Name**: Steel Pulse in Santa Cruz - **Description**: 🎢 Get Ready for Steel Pulse Live at The Catalyst on Thursday, October 1, 2026! 🎢 This is not just a concertβ€”it's a moment you'll talk about for years. Steel Pulse is set to light up The Catalyst with their unforgett - **Venue**: The Catalyst - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/01cc9cb0-8d9b-11f1-9760-d3acec93c3db-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir.webp?v=1785583231 - **Event Name**: Bonnie Raitt at Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium - **Venue**: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/7ff6e630-b57e-11f1-aac8-b19f6f2813cd-rimg-w1200-h477-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1789969042 - **Event Name**: LFA 243 - **Venue**: Kaiser Permanente Arena - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/78c788b0-b7cc-11f1-a0c3-dd4f6ea92b07-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1790222425 - **Event Name**: Nashville Nights - Featuring Thompson Square - **Description**: Nashville is coming to Santa Cruz! ONLY 200 TICKETS!About this EventNashville Nights at Chaminade Resort & SpaFeaturing - **Venue**: Chaminade Resort & Spa - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/1c1509a011e23a69440c2096e180ad2851303d4d15c937331d5ccc6b5d3e88d0-rimg-w1200-h800-dc344616-gmir.jpg?v=1778783492 ## Browse Jazz Events by Date - [Jazz Events Today in Santa Cruz](https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/jazz--today) - [Jazz Events This Weekend in Santa Cruz](https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/jazz--this-weekend) - [Jazz Events in September in Santa Cruz](https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/jazz--september) - [Jazz Events in October in Santa Cruz](https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/jazz--october) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Jazz events in Santa Cruz? - **A:** Hiromi, James Genus, Simon Phillips in Santa Cruz (Mon Oct 05 2026 at 07:00 pm at Kuumbwa Jazz), Martha High's FUNKY DIVAS with Fred Wesley & The New JBs (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 07:00 pm at Kuumbwa Jazz), Cyrille Aimee in Santa Cruz (Wed Sep 30 2026 at 07:00 pm at Kuumbwa Jazz Center), Somi (Mon Oct 12 2026 at 07:00 pm at 320-2 Cedar St, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060), Brian Blade & The Fellowship Band at Kuumbwa (Mon Nov 23 2026 at 07:00 pm at Kuumbwa Jazz). - **Q**: What Jazz events are happening in Santa Cruz this weekend September 25–27, 2026? - **A:** Martha High's FUNKY DIVAS with Fred Wesley & The New JBs (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 07:00 pm at Kuumbwa Jazz). - **Q**: What Jazz events are happening in Santa Cruz in September 2026? - **A:** Martha High's FUNKY DIVAS with Fred Wesley & The New JBs (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 07:00 pm at Kuumbwa Jazz), Cyrille Aimee in Santa Cruz (Wed Sep 30 2026 at 07:00 pm at Kuumbwa Jazz Center). - **Q**: How can I find Jazz events in Santa Cruz? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Jazz events in Santa Cruz on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Jazz events in Santa Cruz? - **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 Jazz events in Santa Cruz? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Jazz events in Santa Cruz include Kuumbwa Jazz, Kuumbwa Jazz Center, 320-2 Cedar St, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060. - **Q**: What is the price range for Jazz events in Santa Cruz? - **A:** Prices for Jazz events in Santa Cruz range from USD 25 to USD 53. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Jazz events in Santa Cruz? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Jazz events in Santa Cruz include Concert Tracker, Pulse Productions, Kuumbwa Jazz. - **Q**: Are there any online Jazz events available? - **A:** Yes, many Jazz 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 Jazz events in Santa Cruz? - **A:** Follow the Jazz category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Jazz events are listed in Santa Cruz. ## Jazz concerts events from nearby cities - [Jazz concerts events in Capitola](https://allevents.in/capitola/jazz) - [Jazz concerts events in Ben Lomond](https://allevents.in/ben-lomond-ca/jazz) - [Jazz concerts events in Los Gatos](https://allevents.in/los-gatos/jazz)