Festival Badges
Early-bird All-Event Badges will be sold until Jan.15, 2026
All festival badges let you stroll easily from one performance to another.
Badges can be ordered by phone, mailing the enclosed order form, or online below.
Order form coming soon!
Badges ordered in advance can be picked up along with your free program starting at 10am, Friday March 6, 2026 in the DeAnza Lobby of the Portola Hotel and Spa.
A limited number of Day and All-Event Badges will be sold at the door.
Children 14 and under admitted FREE with a paying adult. High school students with an ID are admitted FREE. College students, active-duty military, and group rates available. Please call 831-754-8786 or 888-349-6879 for more information.
Badges are not refundable.
Thursday Night Festival
Kick off Jazz Bash by the Bay on Thursday, March 5, 2026 with two special events!
Annual We3 Reunion Concert
Bonsai Room | 7:00pm – 8:15pm
Admission $30
Fans of hot music, sweet ballads and outrageous humor make this one a sell-out, so buy early to experience the synchronicity of Bob Draga, Jeff Barnhart, and Danny Coots.
Sherri and Natalie’s Racketmaking Tigers
De Anza Ballroom | 8:30pm – 10:45pm
Admission $30
Come experience a one-time only blending of veteran Monterey star Sherri Colby with The Racketmakers and newcomer Natalie Mendoza with her Tiger Five. These powerhouse women join their stunning ensembles together for an unforgettable show! We’re calling this one “Sherri and Natalie’s Racketmaking Tigers,” ‘cause their music will fill your ears with joy and put a beat in your feet!
ATTEND BOTH EVENTS FOR $50
Please note: Thursday night events are separate from festival badge purchases
Patrons Packages and Perks
Enjoy Jazz Bash by the Bay as a VIP with a Patron Badge. For a special rate you will receive one Patron Badge, which includes preferred seating (held for Patrons the first 10 minutes of each performance at the venues), your name in the Official Program, and an invitation to our exclusive Patrons’ Party at the Monterey Marriott Hotel.
Family Patron Package includes four All-Event Badges and two Patron Badges.
Friends of Note Donation
Please process donations separately from your badge orders. Please use our donation page to make your donation online https://jazzbashmonterey.com/donate/ Thank you.
Any amount is appreciated. Those donating $25.00 or more per person will receive a collectable “Friends of Note” pin at the festival Will Call desk.