West Coast’s Premier Classic Jazz Festival

Thank you for celebrating the 45th Annual Jazz Bash Festival! 

See you in 2026!

The Jazz Bash By the Bay Monterey takes place in the Conference Center and Portola Hotel & Spa with 8 venues and 6 dance floors.

Enjoy the colorful forms of American Classic Jazz including:

Traditional, Ragtime, Swing, Gypsy, and Blues.

  • 1 Hotel

  • 3 Days

  • 8 Venues

  • 20+ Bands

  • Over 100 Musicians 

… and YOU!

Jazz Bash by the Bay supports our musicians

Watch The 2021 Eagles and Ivories Ragtime Festival featuring the talents of Jeff and Anne Barnhart;  Chase Garrett;  Brian Holland, Danny Coots and Steve Pikal.  Emceed by Jeff Barnhart.

BANDS AND PERFORMERS

Jazz Bash by the Bay 2017

Announcements

Map of Venue

Be sure to know your way around to see your favorite bands and artists!

You can find the venue map under our Information/Lodging page or by following the link below.

View Map of Venue