Photo by SJMA/Frederick Liang.
SJMA is home to the ASML Next Gen Stage for the Summer Fest 2026, presented by San Jose Jazz. Each day, check out an entire afternoon of up-and-coming student and youth bands from across the South Bay. ASML Next Gen Stage is emceed by Dr. Troy Davis, Director of Instrumental Music and Jazz Studies at West Valley College.
The Museum’s galleries are open free of charge all weekend, offering a refreshing respite.
Performances start at 12pm in the Wendel Education Center, located next to the Museum café.
Saturday, August 8
- 12pm: Monterey Jazz Festival Regional All-Star Vocal Ensemble
- 1:15pm: Monterey Jazz Festival Regional All-Star Big Band Ensemble
- 2:15pm: Jazz Education Ensemble
- 3:15pm: SJZ High School All Stars
- 4–5:30pm: SJMA Next Gen Jazz Jam
Register for tickets in advance to ensure a fast check-in at the front desk.
Sunday, August 9
- 12pm: Mr. Clifford’s Young Jazz All Stars
- 1pm: East Bay Jazz High School All-Stars
- 2pm: Demo 3
- 3pm: Summer Jazz Camp Ensemble
- 4pm: San Jose Youth Symphony
Register for tickets in advance to ensure a fast check-in at the front desk.
San Jose Jazz Summer Fest 2026
Jazz, soul, funk, Latin energy and pure showmanship—San Jose Jazz Summer Fest is back with a lineup packed with jazz and R&B legends alongside the hottest rising stars. Headlining this year is Patti LaBelle, bringing six decades of vocal power and stage presence to downtown San Jose. She's joined by Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Zapp Ft. Tuxedo, Cory Wong, the Afro-Cuban All Stars, Javon Jackson with Nnenna Freelon, The Soul Rebels, Joe Bataan, Adi Oasis, Thee Sinseers and dozens more across eight stages over three days. Choose from four levels of access from GA to VIP with complimentary beverages and exclusive new events to make this the best weekend ever. August 7–9. All tickets now on sale! summerfest.sanjosejazz.org