# 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 [CITY]. Weekdays or weekends, enter the lovely musical world with some very beautiful jazz events in [CITY]. 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 [CITY] 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 [CITY]. Discover the best of the jazz world with us and book your tickets before it runs out. ## Jazz Events in Santa Cruz - **Event Name**: Pat Metheny Tickets - **Description**: Pat Metheny weaves stunning guitar artistry with rich jazz innovation 🎸✨ An immersive night of soaring melodies, intricate rhythms, and pure musical mastery. #PatMetheny #JazzGuitar #JazzFusion #LiveMusic #GuitarLegend #MusicLovers - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 07:30 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/pat-metheny-tickets/200029813758443 - **Venue**: Santa Cruz, California - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy82ZmU4NWU2YzU5MWQwODBiMDA0ZWU3MjI5ZmUzNDk4ZWI1ZjhhYmU3YmI3MGRiOGNhMDkzNGYyNzI0ZjE1N2ViLXJpbWctdzg0MC1oNTQwLWRjMDMwNzA3LWdtaXI_dj0xNzc2Mzg1MzYy.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music - **Event Name**: Bobby McFerrin in Santa Cruz - **Description**: 🎢 The Ultimate Bobby McFerrin Experience LIVE at Kuumbwa Jazz Centerβ€”This Sunday, May 17, 2026! 🎢 It's that time of the year where everyone wants to have a musical breath! Your favorite, Bobby McFerrin is hitting Ku - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/bobby-mcferrin-in-santa-cruz/3300029732614203 - **Venue**: Kuumbwa Jazz Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy8yNTljMWMyMC0xMmUzLTExZjEtODFjMS1iZjM0N2I2MTUzMDUtcmltZy13MTE0OC1oNjQ2LWRjMTkxOTE5LWdtaXIud2VicD92PTE3NzIwOTAyMjI.avif - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Concerts, Art - **Event Name**: Jane Monheit in Santa Cruz - **Description**: 🎀 Join Jane Monheit LIVE at Kuumbwa Jazz Center on Thursday, April 23, 2026! 🎀 Here is the moment you've been waiting for! Jane Monheit is coming to Kuumbwa Jazz Center on Thursday, April - **Date**: Thu Apr 23 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu Apr 23 2026 at 09:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/jane-monheit-in-santa-cruz/3300029641258638 - **Venue**: Kuumbwa Jazz Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9lODU1MmZhMC0wNTc3LTExZjEtYWY4MC02M2M3ZDQ2NTJiODQtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc1LWRjMDYwNjA2LWdtaXIud2VicD92PTE3NzA2MTQ3OTg.avif - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment - **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: 21 - **Date**: Fri Sep 25 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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy82Y2ZhNTNkYTgyNTQyM2EwYzVkYWE3MGU3YjY5MTVhODJkMmFmYzgxYWIyNTczYTkzOTg5YzI1OWY1MTU2NWEwLXJpbWctdzEwMDAtaDE1ODUtZGMxYzFkMWQtZ21pcj92PTE3NzYxNjIyMjY.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment - **Event Name**: Snazzy Productions presents MARY GAUTHIER - **Description**: Snazzy Productions is proud to announce an intimate evening with acclaimed singer-songwriter Mary Gauthier on Thursday, June 18, at 7:00 p.m. at the Kuumbwa Jazz Center, located at 320-2 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz, California. Mary Gauthier is one of the mo - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 9 - **Date**: Thu Jun 18 2026 at 07:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/snazzy-productions-presents-mary-gauthier/200029937253028 - **Venue**: Kuumbwa Jazz - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8xNjFlNmM5NThhMDY5NGE1NmMzZGQ1YWIyZmM2MWZlYWZhOTM5OTEyYTU2ZDI3MmJhOGU4MTBmZTlkYzdkYWU5LXJpbWctdzc3My1oNTgwLWRjMGYwOTAzLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc2MDkyMTg3.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment, art, storytelling - **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**: John Pizzarelli in Santa Cruz - **Description**: 🎢 Don't Miss John Pizzarelli Live in Santa Cruz on Monday, September 14, 2026! 🎢 Are you ready to experience John Pizzarelli like never before? With chart-topping hits like Red Sails in the Sunset, Thank You for Being You an - **Date**: Mon Sep 14 2026 at 07:00 pm – Mon Sep 14 2026 at 09:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/john-pizzarelli-in-santa-cruz/3300029954402933 - **Venue**: Kuumbwa Jazz Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy80ZGI5Zjc2MC0zOWFiLTExZjEtYmQxZi1mMWUxMGYwM2JlNmYtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc1LWRjMDQwMzAyLWdtaXIud2VicD92PTE3NzYzNTQzMzM.avif - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Art - **Event Name**: (((folkYEAH))) Presents: JOHN-ROBERT - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsJohn-Robert has 4 upcoming events. - **Date**: Wed Aug 12 2026 at 07:00 pm (-08:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/folkyeah-presents-john-robert/210003196536179 - **Venue**: The Crepe Place - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy83YTNjNjJkNTQ1N2JjMTIxOTY3NjhhZGU1N2IyMjBmYjFhZDNmYTgzMTFkMmQ3ODJkNTIxMzNkZWY3NTM2NDZhLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDU3Ni1kYzVmMmUwNi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzM1OTE5ODE.avif - **Price**: USD 24 - **Event Name**: Scottish Fish Live at Kuumbwa Jazz - **Description**: Scottish Fish present a fresh take on traditional and contemporary Scottish and Cape Breton music live at Kuumbwa Jazz in downtown Santa Cruz on Friday, May 1st at 7:30 pm. Tickets: www.celticsociety.org/ Members take $3 off Growing up steeped in the - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 07:30 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/scottish-fish-live-at-kuumbwa-jazz/200029941248010 - **Venue**: Kuumbwa Jazz - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9lZTFhODhjOWU3MjI4OWQxZGY1OWU2NjhjZGRkMGI3OTJkYjRjYjFmNzAyOGQxOTRmOTVjNzUyYTBiMDEyOGViLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDc5OS1kYzEzMTAxNi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjE2MzMyNw.avif - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Festivals, Art - **Event Name**: Poi Rogers and Grey DeLisle with Eddie Clendening at Kuumbwa Jazz 4/25/26 - **Description**: Local favorites Poi Rogers are back at Kuumbwa Jazz with special guest Grey DeLisle with Eddie Clendening & The Blue Ribbon Boys.About this EventSaturday, April 25th 7pm showPoi Rogers is back at Kuumbwa Jazz t - **Date**: Sat Apr 25 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Apr 25 2026 at 10:30 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/poi-rogers-and-grey-delisle-with-eddie-clendening-at-kuumbwa-jazz-4-25-26/100001981968822100 - **Venue**: Kuumbwa Jazz Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9hN2U4M2Q5OGM5MDEwY2Y2ODM5ZWMyYjc2NDIzYWRkZWQyYjU1MGYzNGMzOTAyNmYwYmU5NWQ1ODNmNTUwMmY5LXJpbWctdzk0MC1oNDkyLWRjMTQxMzE2LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc2OTg2NDU2NQ.avif - **Price**: USD 34 to 47 - **Categories**: music, entertainment, art, sports, theatre, live-music - **Event Name**: UCSC Jazz Combos (Saturday, June 3rd) - **Description**: UCSC Jazz Combos presented by the Music Department.About this EventJoin the UC Santa Cruz Jazz Combos for a spring concert. Directed by Charles Hamilton.β€”A - **Date**: Wed Jun 03 2026 at 07:30 pm – Wed Jun 03 2026 at 10:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/ucsc-jazz-combos-saturday-june-3rd/100001985529637595 - **Venue**: Recital Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9lZGI1YTljODhkZmRlNWJkYzBkN2M1ODU3YmU4YzIzOWQxNzAzMWM0YWFlZTMzYWRjZjYzODU0NmFlZjA4M2M1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzFhMWIxNi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzUyMjc2MzE.avif - **Price**: USD 0 to 12 - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, art, jazz - **Event Name**: UCSC Jazz Big Band (Sat., June 6 ) - **Description**: UCSC Jazz Big Band presented by the Music Department.About this EventJoin the UC Santa Cruz Jazz Big Band for a spring concert. Directed by Charles Hamilton.β€” - **Date**: Sat Jun 06 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat Jun 06 2026 at 09:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/ucsc-jazz-big-band-sat-june-6/100001985530001684 - **Venue**: Recital Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy81NDY0YjM4ZGY5MzY3MWZlZTgzNWM5NmNjZDg4YTNhMjM2NGQ2N2RjYjNmNzBlMjViNThlMTAwODJjNDU5OGVhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzFhMWIxNi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzUyMjc2MzQ.avif - **Price**: USD 0 to 12 - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, art, jazz ## Trending Events in Santa Cruz - **Event Name**: Sacred Medicine Ceremony | May 1st- 3rd - **Description**: The Sacred BloomStep into the shadows to find your brightest light. Join us in the Santa Cruz mountains from May 1–3, 2026, for a sacred plant medicine ceremony honoring the Flower Full Moon.Theme: The Sa - **Venue**: Santa Cruz - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb697cdf8a7ab9a.jpg - **Event Name**: Ancestral Healing Retreat | May 29th-31st - **Description**: Vision of the Condor: A Sacred Blue Moon ImmersionRise above. See with the heart. Transform under the rare light of the Blue Moon.Join us for a transformative three-day sacred plant medicine retreat nestled within the anc - **Venue**: Santa Cruz - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69af41366e01b.jpg - **Event Name**: Ancestral Healing Retreat | July 10th-12th - **Description**: Homecoming to the Heart: A Coastal SanctuaryBeneath the soft mist of ancient redwood forests and the rhythmic Π΄Ρ‹Ρ… of the Pacific Ocean, a call is whispering for you to return home, not to a place, but to the sanctuary within you - **Venue**: Santa Cruz - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69c19a6b8e477.jpg - **Event Name**: Santa Cruz 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_cο»ΏCITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT FOR COUPLE - **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) - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/e4c8be519932d96441ea31a3f25f336aad87ec5dd780bda37a73bf1b56a23951-rimg-w1200-h660-dc171816-gmir.jpg?v=1758310544 - **Event Name**: An Evening with David Sedaris at Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium - **Description**: 🌟 Journey into wonder at An Evening with David Sedaris at Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! πŸ›οΈ Set against the backdrop of Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium in dynamic - **Venue**: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/8b94d820-316d-11f1-b66b-c789a2302db1-rimg-w1200-h550-dc1e212b-gmir.jpg?v=1775448199 - **Event Name**: Tommy Emmanuel at Rio Theatre Santa Cruz - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Tommy Emmanuel at Rio Theatre Santa Cruz, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Rio Theatre Santa Cruz in the heart of Santa Cruz - **Venue**: Rio Theatre Santa Cruz - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/e21c0ee0-3ca7-11f0-8de0-b58b03da3539-rimg-w1200-h600-dc010101-gmir.jpg?v=1748535220 - **Event Name**: Bonnie Raitt at Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium - **Description**: πŸŽ‰ Prepare to be amazed at Bonnie Raitt at Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium in vibrant Santa Cruz - **Venue**: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/65471cc0-3c9c-11f1-8e34-03a3d24e2476-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc010103-gmir.jpg?v=1776677784 - **Event Name**: Joe Russo's Almost Dead at Quarry Amphitheater - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Joe Russo's Almost Dead at Quarry Amphitheater, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Quarry Amphitheater in the heart of Santa Cruz - **Venue**: Quarry Amphitheater - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/fcbc80b0-17ce-11f1-965e-5553f2ff6f23-rimg-w1200-h675-dcd9be92-gmir.png?v=1772631320 - **Event Name**: Bonnie Raitt & Jon Cleary - **Description**: πŸŽ‰ Welcome to Bonnie Raitt & Jon Cleary, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! πŸ›οΈ Join us at Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium in the heart of Santa Cruz, CA for an event th - **Venue**: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/3432ec50-38b3-11f1-b722-efc438cbbabd-rimg-w1200-h675-dc010102-gmir.jpg?v=1776247775 ## 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 April in Santa Cruz](https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/jazz--april) - [Jazz Events in May in Santa Cruz](https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/jazz--may) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Jazz events in Santa Cruz? - **A:** Pat Metheny Tickets (Sun May 03 2026 at 07:30 pm at Santa Cruz, California), Bobby McFerrin in Santa Cruz (Sun May 17 2026 at Kuumbwa Jazz Center), Jane Monheit in Santa Cruz (Thu Apr 23 2026 at 07:00 pm at Kuumbwa Jazz Center), Martha High's FUNKY DIVAS with Fred Wesley & The New JBs (Fri Sep 25 2026 at 07:00 pm at Kuumbwa Jazz), Snazzy Productions presents MARY GAUTHIER (Thu Jun 18 2026 at 07:00 pm at Kuumbwa Jazz). - **Q**: What Jazz events are happening in Santa Cruz this weekend April 24–26, 2026? - **A:** Poi Rogers and Grey DeLisle with Eddie Clendening at Kuumbwa Jazz 4/25/26 (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 07:00 pm at Kuumbwa Jazz Center). - **Q**: What Jazz events are happening in Santa Cruz in April 2026? - **A:** Jane Monheit in Santa Cruz (Thu Apr 23 2026 at 07:00 pm at Kuumbwa Jazz Center), Poi Rogers and Grey DeLisle with Eddie Clendening at Kuumbwa Jazz 4/25/26 (Sat Apr 25 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 Santa Cruz, California, Kuumbwa Jazz Center, Kuumbwa Jazz. - **Q**: What is the price range for Jazz events in Santa Cruz? - **A:** Prices for Jazz events in Santa Cruz range from USD 24 to USD 47. 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 AspireSeats, Melody Mapper, Beat Curator. - **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 Felton](https://allevents.in/felton-ca/jazz) - [Jazz concerts events in Ben Lomond](https://allevents.in/ben-lomond-ca/jazz) - [Jazz concerts events in Boulder Creek](https://allevents.in/boulder-creek/jazz) - [Jazz concerts events in Los Gatos](https://allevents.in/los-gatos/jazz)