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SEPTEMBER 4-6, 2026

The defining celebration of Portland jazz. Step into the rhythm of the creative moment with local artists and special guests all across Montavilla.

Rebecca Sanborn and the PJCE present: Shadow Work • Lo Steele with greaterkind • Jessie Marquez y Su Conjunto Pa' CUBA • W4RP Trio •
Rebecca Sanborn and the PJCE present: Shadow Work • Lo Steele with greaterkind • Jessie Marquez y Su Conjunto Pa' CUBA • W4RP Trio •
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What’s in store this season

We're Portland's only all-original jazz festival, featuring music written and performed by Portland artists. It’s a chance to discover something wholly new, adventurous, and proudly local. Get a taste of what’s coming your way.

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Get a feel for the schedule

Performances run Friday through Sunday at venues throughout the neighborhood. Head to the schedule for the full scoop. 

Grab your tickets today

However you want to take in the festival, there's a wristband option for it. We’ve got single-day and weekend passes with general admission or VIP access, plus parking and shuttle passes to complete your plan. Get ‘em while they’re hot.

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Plan your visit

Follow the music around Montavilla

We’ve got performances all across Montavilla. Kick back in Mt. Tabor Caldera Amphitheater, pull up a seat to our mobile stage, or catch the set happening right down the block.

MONTAVILLA JAZZ VILLAGE 

Take the scenic route and stay a while

Montavilla is well worth a wander. Drop by neighborhood spots throughout the Jazz Village to kick back, refuel, and maybe even catch a surprise set. Each location offers perks for festival passholders.

Drop by Montavilla Brew Works for local beer, food, and festival-weekend music in the heart of the Jazz Village.

Settle in with a glass of wine and enjoy intimate live music in the heart of Montavilla Jazz Village.

Gather with friends over house-brewed beer and catch live performances throughout the weekend.

Coffee, conversation, and live music come together at this creative neighborhood gathering space.

A longtime neighborhood favorite featuring live music, drinks, and festival-weekend atmosphere.

Take a break between sets and enjoy one of Montavilla’s most beloved independent theaters.

Recharge with pie, coffee, and a relaxed neighborhood atmosphere just steps from the festival.

Kick back with food, drinks, and a welcoming neighborhood bar vibe during festival weekend.

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East Glisan Pizza Lounge
8001 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97213

Grab a slice, meet up with friends, and enjoy one of the neighborhood’s favorite late-night spots.

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Take the festival home

We’re excited to collaborate with local artist Annie Rose Macer of North Pole Studio on this year’s signature merch. While we can’t bottle the creative spirit of festival weekend, this piece comes pretty close. A portion of proceeds will support North Pole Studio’s scholarship fund. Help us fund an artist’s class tuition by picking one up.

Merch

North Pole Studios Logo
North Pole Studio is a Portland-based nonprofit arts organization that expands opportunities for artists with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities. They focus on creative practice and career development through complete engagement with the arts.

Portland Garment Factory Logo

Portland Garment Factory is a Portland-based design and fabrication studio committed to ethical production practices and environmental sustainability. Their work gave Annie Rose Macer’s art a new form for festival weekend.

In case you’re wondering

  • No, most performances require a ticket or festival pass. There will be some free performances throughout the Jazz Village. Children under 12 get in for free with a Youth Pass or Youth Weekend Pass.
  • Yes! We participate in the Arts for All program through the Regional Arts & Culture Council. SNAP cardholders can get $5 festival wristbands (limit 2 per SNAP card) at the box office.
  • As soon as they’re available! Festival pass pricing increases over time, so we’d recommend getting yours early.
  • Festival passes get you into performances at Portland Metro Arts, Caldera Amphitheater at Mt. Tabor Park, and SoundsTruck NW at Montavilla Plaza.

    Friday night at Alberta Rose Theatre and performances at Show Bar are ticketed separately.
  • Performance entry depends on venue capacity and is first-come, first-served. Admission to individual performances isn’t guaranteed, especially at high-demand shows. If there’s a set you’d really like to catch, get there as early as you can.
  • Yes! Parking and shuttle passes are available as optional add-ons when purchasing your tickets or pass. Keep in mind, availability is limited.
  • No, but there will be vendors throughout the festival to keep you refreshed. Check out participating locations within the Jazz Village and at select venues.
  • While they may love Portland jazz just as much as we do, your furry friend isn’t allowed at the festival. Only service animals can join us at festival venues.
  • Yes! ADA parking and seating options are available at every venue. For reservations or additional accommodation requests, get in touch at accessibility@montavillajazz.org
  • Yes, at select performances! Check out the lineup for details on availability.
  • Yes! We’ll have first aid support available on-site at primary venues. If you need help, find the nearest staff member or volunteer.
  • We’ll have information booths with festival staff and volunteers at each venue, just in case you get turned around or need a hand.
  • Head to the nearest information booth and a staff member or volunteer will help you get your stuff back.

Thank you to our sponsors

  • Trimet
  • KMDH-1
  • Cedar House Media-3
  • Sokol Blosser-1
  • Mr Plywood
  • Travel Portland

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Meet the Artists

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.

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Lend a hand

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

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Pick your pass

The living sound of Portland jazz fills the streets of Montavilla from September 4–6. Secure your day or weekend pass early before neighborhood venues fill up.

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