STAGE SCHEDULES
Join GOTHAM KINGS as they parade from Church Street and Park to The Festival Main Stage from 11:00am to 12:00pm.
DOWNTOWN JAMBOREE
JAZZ HOUSE STAGE
2026 MONTCLAIR JAZZ FESTIVAL
Saturday, August 15th @ 12pm
Lackawanna Station: 1 Lackawanna Plaza, Montclair, NJ 07042
12:00 - 12:40 PM | JAZZ HOUSE Big Band
12:50 - 01:05 PM | Sonny Rollins Saxophone Ensemble
01:15 - 01:40 PM | CHiCA Power Big Band
01:50 - 02:10 PM | Manteca Big Band
02:20 - 03:30 PM | JAZZ HOUSE Faculty Collective
03:40 - 04:00 PM | Basin Street Collective
04:10 - 04:40 PM | Mood Indigo Ensemble
04:40 - 05:15 PM | Freedom Suite Orchestra
05:25 - 05:45 PM | Moten Swing Big Band
06:00 - 06:25 PM | Blue Note Voices
06:45 - 08:00 PM | Joel Ross
DOWNTOWN JAMBOREE + BLOCK PARTY
MAIN STAGE
2026 MONTCLAIR JAZZ FESTIVAL
Saturday, August 15th @ 12pm + 8pm
Lackawanna Station: 1 Lackawanna Plaza, Montclair, NJ 07042
12:00 - 01:10 PM | Spanish Harlem Orchestra
01:45 - 03:00 PM | Dianne Reeves
03:25 - 04:35 PM | Take Me to the River New Orleans All- Stars
05:00 - 06:20 PM | Patrice Rushen
06:45 - 08:00 PM | Christian McBride Big Band ft. Bilal
08:00 - 10:00 PM | Block Party ft. DJ Prince Hakim
2026 DOWNTOWN JAMBOREE HEADLINERS
REACHES 50 MILLION +
ATTRACTS MORE THAN 30,000 FROM ACROSS THE REGION
MONTCLAIR JAZZ FESTIVAL ™
THROUGH A WIDE ARRAY OF OWNED, EARNED, PAID, AND SOCIAL MEDIA
2025 FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS
"One of the hallmarks of the MONTCLAIR JAZZ FESTIVAL is to bring the very best of new and upcoming talent to the stage, coupled with an all-star cast of legendary artists we are excited to bring to town. We can't wait to feature some of the hottest artists today on September 13th including my own Ursa Major, Jazzmeia Horn and Lakecia Benjamin. I’ll also see you at the Block Party for DJ Brother Mister, the final act at 8:00 pm.
Get ready to get down!"
Christian McBride, Artistic Director + Curator
CONTACT US
JAZZ HOUSE KiDS
347 Bloomfield Avenue
Lower Level
Montclair, NJ 07042
973-744-2273
info@jazzhousekids.org
JAZZ HOUSE KiDS is committed to ensuring accessibility across our programs, services, and employment procedures. We strive to meet the diverse needs of our students, patrons, and audiences including people with disabilities. The physical plant is one-level and fully wheelchair accessible with close-in handicapped parking as well as a drop-off area. Public performances are held off-site in ADA compliant schools and other venues. To request an accommodation, please make a request by calling us at (973) 744-2273.
