Montavilla Jazz

Montavilla Jazz The mission of Montavilla Jazz is to support and strengthen local music culture and enrich our community by showcasing the best of Portland jazz.
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All Sunday shows at Montavilla Plaza will be pushed back by 30 minutes! ALL OTHER SHOWS REMAIN AS SCHEDULED.
09/06/2026

All Sunday shows at Montavilla Plaza will be pushed back by 30 minutes! ALL OTHER SHOWS REMAIN AS SCHEDULED.

Day 2 goes is in the books! With our first festival aerialist, the debut of Mt. Tabor Middle School's Jazz Band at the f...
09/06/2026

Day 2 goes is in the books! With our first festival aerialist, the debut of Mt. Tabor Middle School's Jazz Band at the festival, and Jessie Marquez's incredible guest artists joining for a celebration of Cuban Music, it was a day of discovery in the Jazz Village!

Passes are still available for Sunday! Help us drive the rain away.
đź“·: Norm Eder

Here's to an incredible Opening Night at The Alberta Rose Theatre! Today's forecast: Mostly Sunny with a 100% chance of ...
09/05/2026

Here's to an incredible Opening Night at The Alberta Rose Theatre!

Today's forecast: Mostly Sunny with a 100% chance of jazz in Montavilla! Passes are available at the door — see you there!
đź“·: Norm Eder & Kim Gumbel

09/03/2026

Discover the rhythm of the moment at Montavilla Jazz Festival 2026 starting tomorrow!

We can't wait to celebrate the full expression of Portland's incredible jazz community with you at more than 25 concerts!

Passes are available now!

Huge gratitude to our sponsors TriMet, KMHD Jazz Radio, Sokol Blosser W**ery, and Mr Plywood. This experience isn't possible without the support of our community and vendors.

TWO DAYS TO GO🎺Find transportation information, food vendor for each venue, and venue policies at the FAQ link in our bi...
09/02/2026

TWO DAYS TO GO🎺

Find transportation information, food vendor for each venue, and venue policies at the FAQ link in our bio. We love when you arrive by bike or plan your trip with TriMet!

Lock in your spot now! Pass and ticket prices go up after Thursday night!

09/01/2026

Thank you to Emily and Mia and the team at KOIN News AM Extra for having Lo Steele and greaterkind's Peter Knudsen on this morning!

We can't wait to see you at Mt. Tabor Park to hear them on Sunday, September 6th at 7:30 pm. Festival pass prices go up on Friday, so grab yours now!

09/01/2026

Wen'ipt exists to share indigenous artistry and bring awareness to the contributions native peoples had on jazz. Bringing together original compositions, cultural storytelling, and a jazz language, Wen’ipt is both a musical and communal offering—one that builds connection between Portland’s jazz scene and Indigenous presence, while opening space for reflection, learning, and celebration. Led by bari saxiphonist Orion White, Wen'ipt shares music Nez Perce, Dine, Ojibwe, Muscogee, Kaw, Abanaki, and Tlingit artists and always plays at least one tune by Portland legend Jim Pepper.
Catch them on Saturday, September 5th at the SoundsTruck NW Stage at Montavilla Plaza at 1 pm!
đź“· Orion White by Hailey Asker
🎶"Blood Quantum" by Mali Obomsawin, performed by Wen'ipt

08/31/2026

Perks are brewing for festival pass holders at our Village Partners! Find reasons to slow down and ways to refuel all over the neighborhood during the festival.

We're proud to partner with
Montavilla Brew Works
Vino Veritas W**e Bar & Shop
Threshold Brewing & Blending
Replicant / Mudd Work Cafe
Montavilla Station
Academy Theater
Bipartisan Cafe
Tinker Tavern
East Glisan Pizza Lounge

Be sure to check out all of their offerings to passholders on our festival home page!.
🎶 "Big Moves" by Domo Branch (Catch him at Show Bar on Sept. 5th)
🎥 Kim Gumbel

"This may be the year of the woman at the Montavilla Jazz Festival," says Lynn Darroch. His preview for ArtsWatch went d...
08/30/2026

"This may be the year of the woman at the Montavilla Jazz Festival," says Lynn Darroch. His preview for ArtsWatch went deep into the projects of Lo Steele, Jessie Marquez, Shelly Rudolph, Rebecca Sanborn, Sherry Alves, and Idit Shner. And today (Sunday, August 30th) you can catch him exploring the interesting ties between these projects further during Bright Moments on KMHD Jazz Radio from 7-9pm PT.

"[T]hey all promise journeys deep within the psyche. Rebecca Sanborn uses the mythic structure of dreams to explore a “shadow self”; Shelly Rudolph presents a feminist re-writing of the Orpheus myth; Sherry Alves illuminates the genius of Nancy King by using King’s own phrasing in arrangements for four voices; Jessie Marquez sings of goddesses in the cross-cultural “Filin” style; Idit Shner’s suite for bass clarinet is based on a melody from her synagogue’s singing of the Torah, and its title is drawn from that spiritual tradition as well; and Lo Steele affirms the importance of cultural identity and community."

đź“·: Reed Ricker, Rachel Hadiashar, Anthony Pidgeon, Kathryn Elsesser Photography, Addie Mannan, Jesse Cloninger

On Sunday, September 6th, experience Unsound. The new project by Noah Simpson that brings together a quintet of longtime...
08/29/2026

On Sunday, September 6th, experience Unsound. The new project by Noah Simpson that brings together a quintet of longtime collaborators and the visual artists of Spoiler Room for an immersive live performance. Written specifically for Montavilla Jazz Festival, the music explores human creativity in an era of generative content, emphasizing improvisation, responsiveness, and live interaction. As the music unfolds, live camera work and analog visual effects evolve alongside it, creating a shared environment of discovery where sound and image shape one another in real time.
đź“· by Kathryn Elsesser Photography

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Monday 1pm - 5pm
Tuesday 1pm - 5pm
Wednesday 1pm - 5pm
Thursday 1pm - 5pm
Friday 1pm - 5pm

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