LA Jazz Festival Expands 2026 Celebration with Star-Studded Lineup Across Los Angeles

The LA Jazz Festival continues to raise the bar for live music experiences, announcing an impressive wave of additional artists and events for its 17-day celebration taking place throughout Los Angeles this August. From free community concerts and neighborhood pop-up performances to a vibrant Caribbean Street Carnival and the highly anticipated Jazz on the Beach finale, the festival promises to showcase the diversity and global influence of jazz music.

Newly announced performers include Cory Henry & The Funk Apostles, Kenyon Dixon, Billy Childs, Mohini Dey, Mumu Fresh, MonoNeon, Keyon Harrold, Gretchen Parlato, Isaiah Sharkey, and many more. Free Jazz in the Park concerts will bring world-class talent to communities across Los Angeles, while the Caribbean Street Carnival in Venice will transform the city into a celebration of Afro-Caribbean, Latin, and New Orleans musical traditions.

The festival will culminate with Jazz on the Beach on August 22 and 23, featuring an extraordinary lineup that includes John Legend, Janelle Monáe, Parliament Funkadelic featuring George Clinton, Original Koffee, Raphael Saadiq, Charlie Wilson, and newly added artist Terrace Martin.

Beyond the music, the LA Jazz Festival continues its mission of honoring Los Angeles' rich jazz heritage, supporting youth education programs, and promoting cultural diversity throughout the region. With events ranging from free public performances to large-scale headline concerts, the festival is positioning itself as one of the world's premier jazz celebrations.