Jazz Bash by the Bay

March 3 - 5, 2017

This page has all the events that took place in 2017. Bookmark this page and return to get information about 2018's events!

Jazz Bash by the Bay, a wall-to-wall weekend of vintage jazz and swing, is celebrating its 37th anniversary at the Portola Hotel & Spa and Golden State Theatre in downtown Monterey. The festival brings together the many colorful forms of the roots of early jazz: Dixieland, traditional jazz, swing, gypsy jazz, ragtime, blues and zydeco.

Bands and Artists

Dozens of guest bands, artists and youth bands perform throughout the weekend. Featured acts include Blue Street Jazz Band, Big Mama Sue Trio, Crescent Kentz and more.

Tickets

Experience a full weekend party of early jazz with an All-Event badge for $95 until December 31, 2015. The price goes up on January 1st to $105. Planning on dropping by for one day only? Friday and Sunday are $45 each and Saturday is $60. High school students and younger are free. Click here to purchase badges online.

Jazz Bash by the Bay Hotels

Several hotels are conveniently located in downtown Monterey and walking distance to the event including the Portola Hotel & Spa, Monterey Marriott, and Hotel Pacific.