2026
San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival
The San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival is an annual waterfront jazz music festival at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, San Diego. The 8th Annual edition runs June 13-14, 2026 (concerts at 3:00 pm both days), presented by Charles Wright and themed 'Express Yourself', featuring smooth jazz, fusion and blues artists hosted by Eric Darius.
- Dates
- June 13, 2026 — June 14, 2026
- Hours
- 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Unverified
- Venue
- San Diego
- Frequency
- Once a year
- Phone
- 562-424-0013
- Contact
- [email protected]
Please double-check the dates and location on the organizer website before attending.
San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival
The San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival is an annual live-music event held at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA 92101. The 8th Annual edition takes place June 13-14, 2026; gates open at 2:30 pm and concerts start at 3:00 pm on both days.
Presented by Charles Wright, the 2026 edition is themed "Express Yourself" and unites music lovers from around the world by the waterfront for smooth jazz, fusion and blues. The lineup includes featured artists Jessy J and Rebecca Jade, hosted by saxophonist Eric Darius, with more acts to be announced. Past editions drew nationally acclaimed performers across smooth jazz, contemporary jazz and R&B.
The festival combines live music with some of San Diego's finest cuisine and a relaxed outdoor amphitheater atmosphere by the bay. Tickets range from roughly $70 to $260 depending on seating and are sold through The Rady Shell; the official site advises purchasing directly to avoid reseller markups. For inquiries, organizer Rainbow Promotions can be reached at [email protected] or 562-424-0013.
Products on Display
- Live smooth jazz / fusion / blues concerts
- Featured artists (Jessy J, Rebecca Jade & more)
- On-site San Diego food & beverage
- Outdoor amphitheater experience at The Rady Shell
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