Let the Good Times Roll: St. Michael’s Jazz Fest Returns Next Weekend

Get ready for an unforgettable day of live music as St. Michael’s Jazz Fest returns to Carlsbad Village next Saturday, September 26. Now in its third year, this free community festival will fill St. Michael’s by-the-Sea (2775 Carlsbad Boulevard) with music, creativity and plenty of reasons to dance from 10:30 AM to 8:00 PM.

Two stages will showcase an exciting mix of jazz styles and talented performers throughout the day. The lineup includes the Robin Henkel Band, Mission Bay Preservationists, Jazz Evensong Quintet, The Soto Six, Mercedes Moore, Matt Smith Neu Trio featuring Teryn Ré, Dina Maeva, Ben Powell, the Sue Palmer Quartet featuring Liz Ajuzie, Hot Club of Bird Park and Mariachi de Victoria de San Diego.

At 4:30 PM, Euphoria Brass Band will lead a lively second line procession before bringing the New Orleans spirit to the Main Stage at 5:00 PM. The festival will close with Monette Marino Keita and a West African Latin funk dance party beginning at 6:30 PM.

Young festivalgoers can join the fun at Jazz Fest Kids, featuring arts and crafts, a reading of the beloved children’s book Stellaluna by local author Janell Cannon, an interactive music-making session, face painting and a bounce house for children ages 7 and younger. And for the parents and all adults 21+, a special Jazz Fest Beer, locally crafted by Pizza Port Brewing, will be available for purchase on site.

St. Michael’s Jazz Fest is dedicated to creating community through music while celebrating jazz and providing performance opportunities for musicians and music education programs throughout the region. Gather your family and friends, bring your love of music and enjoy a full day of jazz right here in the Village.

St. Michael’s Jazz Fest takes place Saturday, September 26, from 10:30 AM to 8:00 PM at St. Michael’s by-the-Sea, 2775 Carlsbad Boulevard. Admission is free. Visit the St. Michael’s Jazz Fest website⁠ for more information and the complete schedule.