Monterey Jazz Festival - July 16, 2026

Gerald Clayton's MJF69 Lineup Highlights ⭐

Watch Gerald's video for each festival day.

Explore MJF69 with Gerald Clayton

With 75 performances across five stages over three days,
there's a lot to discover!

To help you explore the lineup, MJF69 Artistic Advisor and seven-time GRAMMY Award nominee Gerald Clayton shares a few of the performances he's looking forward to each day of the festival, September 25–27.

Watch Gerald's short videos below for his highlights from Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, then start planning your festival weekend.

Image of Ron Carter with text overlay Friday Lineup Highlights

Image of Shemekia Copeland with text overlay Saturday Lineup Highlights

Image of Ambrose Akinmusire with text overlay Sunday Lineup Highlights

Get Your Tickets

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, the festival grounds will come alive. All ticket types are available, with single-day options starting at $68.

See you in September. 🎷

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