Concerts
Last Updated: December 15, 2025
Jazz in Los Angeles in 2026 is alive with rhythm and soul — offering a rich calendar of concerts, jam sessions, and festivals that showcase both legendary artists and rising new talent across classic clubs, intimate venues, and large‑scale concert halls. Venues like Catalina Jazz Club, Blue Note Los Angeles, and Hollywood Bowl host everything from traditional bebop and swing to modern fusion and experimental jazz, giving fans a broad range of styles to choose from. Whether you’re drawn to soulful piano sets, big‑band swing, or contemporary jazz fusion, tickets are available now — making 2026 the perfect time to explore Los Angeles’ vibrant and diverse jazz scene.
A KRITZERLAND CELEBRATION! A 15th Anniversary, Birthday and Book Release Party! – December 10, 2025
"BABALU AYE" Celebrate Dia de San Lazaro with Lazaro Galarraga & Sitara Son – December 11, 2025
Mike Stern Quintet with: Leni Stern, Bob Franceschini, Janek Gwizdala & Dennis Chambers – December 12 - 13, 2025
Wayne Linsey Presents: A Swingin' Christmas! – December 14, 2025
Melissa Errico: The Secret Diary of Mrs. Santa | Feat: Billy Stritch – December 16, 2025
Louie Cruz Beltran Ensemble – December 17, 2025
A Latin Jazz Christmas Holiday Classics feat: Jazz Con Clave Collective – December 18, 2025
Tierney Sutton Band and Friends, featuring Christian Jacob – December 27 - 28, 2025
Jazz Legends: Pete Escovedo & Family – December 30 - 31, 2025
Jane Monheit – January 2 - 3, 2026
Rhythm Tribe: Neo Soul Latin Fusion Band – January 4, 2026
Streetcorner Renaissance (Award-winning Vocal Group) – January 7, 2026
Marlon Wells' Birthday Bash – January 8, 2026
Jazz Legends: Bob James – January 16 - 17, 2026
Simon Phillips – January 22 - 24, 2026
Tino Macchia / Tom Jones – February 4, 2026
Jazz Legends: Steve Tyrell Celebrates Valentine's Weekend – February 13 - 14, 2026
Jim Caruso's L.A. Cast Party – February 18, 2026
Walter Strauss – February 22, 2026
Tammy McCann feat: John Clayton, Tamir Hendelman & Clayton Cameron – March 12, 2026
Jazz Legends: Ron Carter's "Foresight" Quartet – March 19 - 22, 2026
Jane Monheit – October 9, 2025
Kenny G - November 8, 2025
Dave Koz Christmas Tour 2025 – December 19, 2025 – December 20, 2025
Count Basie Orchestra with Nnenna Freelon - February 27, 2026
Pink Martini – March 15, 2026
Black Violin - April 13, 2026
Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass & Other Delights - November 14 - 15, 2025
TOArts & Nederlander presents Kenny G – November 12, 2025
Straight No Chaser: Holiday Road Tour – November 19, 2025
Soweto Gospel Choir – December 11, 2025
Count Basie Orchestra with Nnenna Freelon – February 26, 2026
Hollywood Bowl Jazz Series - July 15, 2026
Hollywood Bowl Jazz Series - August 19, 2026
Barclay Jazz and Beyond Orchestra Holiday with Ann Hampton Callaway - December 10, 2025
We Four Kings Holiday Show - December 11, 2025
Preservation Hall Jazz Band - February 22, 2026
Connie Han - March 14, 2026
Emmet Cohen Quintet - April 11, 2026
Hiromi’s SonicWonder – May 1, 2026
Ara Malikian – Intruso World Tour – April 17, 2026
The Magic of Motown - October 9, 2025
An Evening with Branford Marsalis - October 4, 2025
Edgar Meyer & Christian McBride - April 11, 2026
Keiko Matsui – November 22, 2025
Ottmar Liebert – February 13, 2026
The Pacific Jazz Orchestra - May 28, 2026
Ledisi Sings Dinah Washington - October 3, 2025
Ivan Lins Quartet - October 17, 2025
Arturo Sandoval - December 23, 2025
Herbie Hancock - April 14, 2026
Pat Metheny - May 4, 2026