Concerts
Last Updated: December 22, 2025
Jazz in Los Angeles in 2026 is alive with rhythm and soul — offering a rich calendar of concerts, jam sessions, and festivals that showcase both legendary artists and rising new talent across classic clubs, intimate venues, and large‑scale concert halls. Venues like Catalina Jazz Club, Blue Note Los Angeles, and Hollywood Bowl host everything from traditional bebop and swing to modern fusion and experimental jazz, giving fans a broad range of styles to choose from. Whether you’re drawn to soulful piano sets, big‑band swing, or contemporary jazz fusion, tickets are available now — making 2026 the perfect time to explore Los Angeles’ vibrant and diverse jazz scene.
Tierney Sutton Band and Friends, featuring Christian Jacob – December 27 - 28, 2025
Jazz Legends: Pete Escovedo & Family – December 30 - 31, 2025
Jane Monheit – January 2 - 3, 2026
Rhythm Tribe: Neo Soul Latin Fusion Band – January 4, 2026
Streetcorner Renaissance (Award-winning Vocal Group) – January 7, 2026
Marlon Wells' Birthday Bash – January 8, 2026
Jazz Legends: Bob James – January 16 - 17, 2026
Simon Phillips – January 22 - 24, 2026
Tino Macchia / Tom Jones – February 4, 2026
Jazz Legends: Steve Tyrell Celebrates Valentine's Weekend – February 13 - 14, 2026
Jim Caruso's L.A. Cast Party – February 18, 2026
Walter Strauss – February 22, 2026
Tammy McCann feat: John Clayton, Tamir Hendelman & Clayton Cameron – March 12, 2026
Jazz Legends: Ron Carter's "Foresight" Quartet – March 19 - 22, 2026
Dave Koz Christmas Tour 2025 – December 19, 2025 – December 20, 2025
Count Basie Orchestra with Nnenna Freelon - February 27, 2026
Pink Martini – March 15, 2026
Black Violin - April 13, 2026
Count Basie Orchestra with Nnenna Freelon – February 26, 2026
Hollywood Bowl Jazz Series - July 15, 2026
Hollywood Bowl Jazz Series - August 19, 2026
Preservation Hall Jazz Band - February 22, 2026
Connie Han - March 14, 2026
Emmet Cohen Quintet - April 11, 2026
Hiromi’s SonicWonder – May 1, 2026
Ara Malikian – Intruso World Tour – April 17, 2026
Edgar Meyer & Christian McBride - April 11, 2026
Ottmar Liebert – February 13, 2026
The Pacific Jazz Orchestra - May 28, 2026
Arturo Sandoval - December 23, 2025
Herbie Hancock - April 14, 2026
Pat Metheny - May 4, 2026