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The defining celebration of Portland jazz returns September 4-6. Step into the rhythm of the creative moment with local artists and special guests all across Montavilla. Tickets go on sale May 19th.

MADE IN MONTAVILLA

Local-focused, artist-led, and here all year

Our work starts and stays close to home with the people who make Portland jazz a living part of the neighborhood. We give local artists a platform to develop and share their sound, welcome audiences into something new, and strengthen community through jazz.

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Who we’re here for

Open to anyone within earshot

Every legend has a first performance and every lifelong fan has a first encounter. That’s who we do it for. We create chances for artists leading the scene, students following in their footsteps, and audiences both new and devoted to come together.

KEEPING JAZZ IN REACH

More ways into the music

We don’t stop when the festival ends. By placing local artists into schools and spaces around the community, our programs open the door for students and neighbors to find their way into jazz and experience the music as a shared point of connection.

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  • 16000+
    Festival attendees to date
  • 900+
    Artists paid an equitable wage
  • 1,800+
    Students served

Thank you to our funders

malarkey family foundation
Oregon-Cultural-Trust-1
Oregon Arts Commission
Miller-Foundation-2
MarieLamfrom-1
Ron & Jean Boesl
Chamber Music America-1
Robert D Marcia H Randall Charitable Trust-1
regional arts & culture council
autzen foundation-1
multnomah county cultural coalition
newmusic usa

festival

Come for the tunes

A full weekend of local legends and new voices filling the streets of Montavilla with the kind of fresh, original jazz only Portland could dream up. Discover the lineup and secure your tickets.

Montavilla Jazz Festival

get involved

Play a part

Montavilla Jazz Festival is a neighborhood effort with a wider circle around it. That’s where you come in. Volunteer, sponsor, or partner with us to shape the weekend from the inside out.

Ways to get involved

donate

Support the scene

Your contributions help us invest in homegrown artists, expand free programming, and keep Montavilla Jazz Festival open to the entire community.

Make a contribution
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