The mission of Montavilla Jazz is to support and strengthen local music culture and enrich our community by showcasing the best of Portland jazz.
05/19/2026
The lineup is revealed, the village is ready, and Early Bird tickets are officially on sale!
Step into the rhythm of Montavilla Jazz Festival 2026 and experience a festival like no other, starting today. Secure your spot at the best price before June 30 and join us September 4–6 for a weekend only Portland could dream up.
Day passes start at just $25!
Or, join our crew by volunteering!
Come celebrate with us TONIGHT: ✨ The official lineup reveal ✨ Live music ✨ DJ Jumbo ✨ First access to 2026 festival passes ✨ See our new look ✨ Win prizes from village partners.
The village is ready. The rhythm is starting. Step into the moment.
See you at The Get Down at 7 pm.
PS. You can still grab a ticket at the door.
📷: Philip Hatton 🎨: Saint Friend
Don't just hear about the lineup. Experience the reveal. 🎶✨
Tomorrow is the night. The room will be full of energy, the music will be live, and the excitement will be palpable. This is what you've been waiting for.
Skip the online rumors and be in the room when the names drop. Enjoy live music, meet your neighbors, and feel the rhythm of the new season before anyone else.
TOMORROW: May 18 📍 The Get Down ⏰ 7 PM 🎟️ $20 GA
Last call for tickets! See you there.
📷: Philip Hatton
05/15/2026
On Monday, the Lineup Reveal is the first beat of Montavilla Jazz Festival 2026. Join us as we unveil the artists, celebrate our community, and kick off the season with a musical preview straight from the festival lineup.
This is where the story begins. Don't miss the downbeat.✨
🗓️ Monday, May 18 📍The Get Down ⏰ 7 pm 🎟️ $20 GA👇
05/13/2026
Montavilla Jazz embraces the full spectrum of jazz music, its legacy, and its future. That's why were proud to have KMHD Jazz Radio as a presenting sponsor of the 2026 Lineup Reveal! Member-supported KMHD has been showcasing Jazz Without Boundaries since 1984. A staple of the Portland music scene, KMHD is a critical component of our community's broader cultural landscape—keeping us all connected day in and day out.
Please join us in thanking them for their support of Montavilla Jazz at the Reveal next Monday!
📷: Pianist Darrell Grant at a recent KMHD member appreciation event by Kim Gumbel.
05/12/2026
Who will you discover first? ✨
The countdown to the 2026 Montavilla Jazz Festival Lineup Reveal is on! Just 6 days until we unveil the artists shaping what's next.
This isn't just an announcement; it's your exclusive first look at the local legends and rising stars ready to take their work to national stages. From soulful storytellers to boundary-pushing innovators, the question is: Who will you hear first?
🗓️ Monday, May 18 📍 The Get Down ⏰ 7 pm 🎟️ $20 GA (Includes first access to 2026 festival passes!)
Don't wait for the press release. Be in the room when the groove starts.
Grab your ticket now!
05/11/2026
Be there when the groove starts next Monday, May 18th with DJ Jumbo at the helm!
This isn't just an announcement; it's the first beat of a story we're writing together. On May 18, we gather to unlock the lineup and give you first access to the season.
Be part of the flow from the very beginning.
05/10/2026
You'll hear their names everywhere soon, but you can discover them first at the Lineup Reveal!
Meet us at The Get Down for live music from festival artists, tunes from DJ Jumbo, and prizes from our Village Partners!
📷 Justin Copeland by Kathryn Elsesser Photography.
| Monday | 1pm - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 1pm - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 1pm - 5pm |
| Thursday | 1pm - 5pm |
| Friday | 1pm - 5pm |