Santa Monica International Jazz Festival
BroadStage, SM Festivals, and the City of Santa Monica Present
BroadStage, SM Festivals, and The City of Santa Monica Present
Route 66 Edition Celebrating the Centennials of Miles Davis and John Coltrane
Artistic DirectorStanley Clarke
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION ON YEAR 2!
- A destination festival
- for an iconic beachside city,
- born from the mind of
- visionary jazz legend Stanley Clarke.
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
Born from the mind of visionary jazz legend Stanley Clarke and inspired by the rich legacy of festivals from Montreux to Monterey, the Santa Monica International Jazz Festival emerges as a new force for the celebration and advancement of jazz. The inaugural festival promises world-renowned headlining performances, star-studded tributes to jazz legends, and multiple stages for emerging talent.
Artistic Director
Stanley Clarke
Produced by
BroadStage, SM Festivals, and
The City of Santa Monica
Executive Producers
Martin Fleischmann
Rob Bailis, BroadStage Artistic and Executive Director
Matthew Rimmer, BroadStage Managing Director
Thank you to our 2026 partners
Support the Festival as a donor or corporate sponsor, contact development@broadstage.org
FAQ
The May 3 Jazz Sunday event will take place in the 1300 block of the Promenade between Arizona and Santa Monica Blvd.
No, admission to the Promenade gig is absolutely free of charge
BroadStage is located at 1310 11th St., Santa Monica, CA 90401. Free parking is available in the lot directly in front of the theater at a limited capacity. There is also metered and street parking on the streets around the theater; please read the posted signs carefully for restrictions. To learn more about BroadStage, visit https://broadstage.org/
Entry: The main entrance is on Main St. just north of Olympic Dr. Gates will open at noon on May 9
Re-Entry Policy: In and outs are permitted at the Tongva Park event
Bag Policy: Bags will be subject to search upon entry
Ticket Purchase: There will be no refunds
1:00 PM - Sam Smylie
1:50 PM - KNOWER (full band show)
3:00 PM - Miles Electric Band
4:25 PM - Stanley Clarke & Friends feat. Stewart Copeland, Kiefer, and Keyon Harrold
5:50 PM - Kamasi Washington
Food and beverages will be available for purchase. We will have several food trucks and vendors as well as bar service at the show.
Patrons are welcome to bring their own food, but coolers are not permitted.
- Low back, low seat beach/lawn chairs with a maximum total height of 27”
- Beach Towels and blankets
- Sunscreen
- Empty re-fillable water canteen
- Bags under 20"x10"x10"
- Prescription medications
- Food
This is a general admission festival environment, with a large open-air amphitheater and a mix of standing and seated areas throughout the park. You are encouraged to bring a blanket or a low back lawn chair, beach chair, or backjack (27 inches total height or shorter) for comfort while enjoying performances on the elevated main stage. Picnic tables, benches, and shaded areas are available throughout the park on a first-come, first-served basis. ADA seating is also available.
Guests with VIP passes will have access to three designated VIP sections: (1) the TELACU Overlook VIP Lounge, (2) a front of the stage standing section, and (3) an elevated section with limited amphitheater seating.
Please note that seating in all sections is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Chairs with a total height exceeding 27 inches
- Obstructive umbrellas
- Weapons and knives
- Drugs
- Alcoholic beverages
- Glass bottles and cans
- Coolers
- Bags over 20"x10"x10"
- Drones
- Animals
Both the Expo Line and the Big Blue Bus can get you to the doorstep of Tongva Park. See your options here.
Civic Center Parking Structure, Parking Structure 8, and Beach Lots 1 & 2 South are closest to the park. You can locate them here.
The official hotel of the Festival is the Fairmont Miramar. Other hotels in the area can be found here.
If you have further questions, please email us at info@smjazzfest.com