San Jose Jazz Summerfest 2016

August 12 – 14, 2016 (Friday – Sunday)

Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park
S. Market St.
San Jose, CA 95113



After 28 years, considered one of the nation’s premier music festivals with 12 stages and an emphasis on Latin jazz. More than 100 performances on 12 stages cover jazz, blues, R&B, funk, New Orleans, zydeco, hip hop, electronic plus salsa dancing, outdoor film screenings, a wine and brew fest, a teen zone and a family-friendly kid zone. Headliners this year: Funky Meters, Galactic, Kermit Ruffins & the Barbeque Swingers, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Jane Bunnett & Maqueque.

The full calendar schedule can be downloaded from the following link: https://summerfest.sanjosejazz.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/SF16_Schedule.pdf

Video Presentation:


Not easy to choose? I am not blaming you! Review the Mercury News recommendations:

Cost: Varies


More August 2016 events: