On Saturday, September 13, the Montclair Jazz Festival takes over historic Lackawanna Station and Grove Street for a full day of world-class jazz, food and artisan vendors, family activities, and a massive evening funk + soul dance party. Use this event map to explore both outdoor stages, the Rao’s Homemade Marketplace, Jazz Bars, Family Jazz Discovery Zone, VIP areas, and more—so you won’t miss a single beat in Montclair, NJ’s biggest music celebration of the year.

Get ready to dance! DJ Prince Hakim brings his world-famous “Bring the Party” beats to the Montclair Jazz Festival Block Party on September 13 at 8 PM at Lackawanna Station. Free event, all are welcome!

Get ready to dance! DJ Brother Mister — aka GRAMMY-winning bassist Christian McBride — brings funk, soul, and R&B grooves to the Montclair Jazz Festival Block Party on September 13, 2025.

Nine-time GRAMMY® Award-winning bassist, composer, and bandleader Christian McBride has once again redefined the landscape of modern jazz — this time with his brand-new band, Ursa Major.

Don’t miss the Jazzmeia Horn Quartet performing live at the 2025 Montclair Jazz Festival Downtown Jamboree. A day of incredible jazz, community, and free fun for all ages.

Experience the electrifying sounds of saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin and her band Phoenix as they headline the 2025 Montclair Jazz Festival Downtown Jamboree on September 13 in Montclair, NJ.

World-renowned percussionist Luisito Quintero brings Afro-Caribbean fire to the Signature Cruise Stage at the 2025 Montclair Jazz Festival. Free, all-ages performance.

Get ready, Montclair! The Gotham Kings, one of the most exhilarating and high-energy brass ensembles in the country, are set to light up the stage at the 2025 Montclair Jazz Festival this September. Fusing New Orleans-style jazz with modern flair, this band isn’t just playing music—they’re throwing a party you won’t want to miss.

Christian McBride & Ursa Major Jazzmeia Horn Quartet Lakecia Benjamin and Phoenix JAZZ HOUSE Collective Celebrates Moody The Gotham Kings...

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Pedro Pablo “Pedrito” Martinez was born in Havana, Cuba in 1973 in the Cayo Hueso neighborhood of Old Havana, and began his musical...

Organist and Pianist RADAM SCHWARTZ has built his reputation over the last 35 years playing with such great musicians as Arthur and Red...

The JAZZ HOUSE Big Band directed by Nathan Eklund is part of the JAZZ HOUSE Pre-College Academy, an award-winning flagship training...

The Jazz Houston Youth Orchestra (JHYO) is a premier audition-only ensemble composed of 22 of the most talented high school musicians...

Stop by any Welcome Tent, the Sarah Vaughan VIP Lounge, or the Friends of the JAZZ HOUSE Tent to enter! All proceeds benefit JAZZ HOUSE...

With his illustrious career that includes hallmark stints with Miles Davis, Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers, Donald Byrd, Freddie...

A true renaissance man, Christian McBride  is a 9-time GRAMMY® Award-winning bassist/composer and advocate for jazz and American music....

The JAZZ HOUSE Collective, directed by Nathan Eklund, is composed of nationally and internationally recognized jazz artists who also...