Catalina JazzTrax Festival — 2026 Festival

Now in its 39th year, the Catalina JazzTrax Festival stands among the longest-running smooth jazz festivals in the U.S. The 2026 event unfolds across two weekends: October 8-11 and October 15-18, 2026.

Produced by Art Good, the festival’s 2026 artist roster includes Peter White, Euge Groove, Kirk Whalum, Acoustic Alchemy, Vincent Ingala, Chris Standring, The David Benoit Trio, Pieces of A Dream, a Chuck Mangione Tribute with Grant Geissman, and a David Sanborn Tribute by His Sideguys, along with many more. The program spans smooth and contemporary jazz, traditional jazz, jazz-funk, and other styles, creating a lineup designed to engage longtime jazz enthusiasts as well as new listeners.

Thursday evening concerts take place under the stars at Descanso Beach Club. The principal Friday, Saturday, and Sunday performances are held in the historic Catalina Casino Ballroom, an iconic art deco venue built in 1929.