Monterey Bay "Future Is Now" Jazz Festival

3 cities, 4 days, 6 stages and 21 groups, plus surprise guests and late night jams!

Join Just Jazz TV and the non-profit, 501c3, Just Jazz Foundation for the inaugural Monterey Bay “Future is Now” Jazz Festival, highlighting new, diverse voices, emerging talent, and up-and-coming artists and musicians, with an emphasis on new music and leaders under 40 years of age.

The festival will be held from Thursday, July 10 - Sunday, July 13, 2025 in Monterey across four intimate venues along beautiful Monterey Bay in the cities of Monterey, Marina and Carmel. This will be the first new jazz music festival in the Monterey Bay area since 1958. It's about time! 

Monterey Bay "Future Is Now" Jazz Festival is produced by Just Jazz TV and the Just Jazz Foundation and curated by Christopher Powe and Arman Sangalang.