2026 DOWNTOWN JAMBOREE EVENT MAP

Find your way around the 2026 Montclair Jazz Festival Downtown Jamboree + Block Party!

On Saturday, August 15, 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.

🎷 2026 Montclair Jazz Festival Downtown Jamboree + Block Party

Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026

Location: Lackawanna Station, Grove Street, Montclair, NJ

The Montclair Jazz Festival returns bigger than ever, moving to its new home at the eight-acre historic Lackawanna Station. With Grove Street closed to traffic, downtown Montclair will transform into a vibrant arts and culture hub, welcoming music lovers from across New Jersey, New York, and beyond.

From its modest start in 2010 to last year’s 26,000+ attendees and $1.5M boost to the local economy, the festival—produced by JAZZ HOUSE KiDS—remains free and open to all, thanks to strong community and corporate partnerships.

Event Highlights:

• 8 Hours of Live Jazz on two outdoor stages

• Artisan & Food Vendors 

• Specialty Jazz Cocktails 

• Family Jazz Discovery Zone 

• VIP & Membership Lounges 

• Inside Lackawanna Station: Local art, food, and shopping

• Evening Block Party – 8 PM Funk & Soul Dance Party with DJ Prince Hakim

Join the movement, feel the rhythm, and make history at Montclair’s biggest music celebration!