The Festival Roundup March 2026

44th annual JAZZ BASH BY THE BAY (Monterey, CA) March 6-8

The 44th annual Jazz Bash By the Bay Monterey takes place March 6-8, 2026 in the beautiful Conference Center and Portola Hotel & Spa with eight venues. World-Class musicians make Monterey their home for the weekend, when historic Monterey comes alive with the tunes of our rich musical heritage.

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