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Summer Fest has grown into one of the nation’s most important live music events, featuring 100+ performances of the best in jazz, blues, Latin, R&B and more. Indoor and outdoor stages provide a variety of environments as well as music and, even with its awesome scale and breadth, the Fest’s tight footprint makes it easy to sample everything.

This year’s Fest is back to full scale with 12 stages, including the full-fledged Jazz Beyond Stage spotlighting some of jazz’s most forward-looking artists in the 21+ Continental Bar, and the PG&E Silicon Valley Stage, returning to the Club Regent inside the newly-opened Signia by Hilton San Jose.

Blues/Big Easy Stage

South end of Plaza de César Chávez
Our Blues/Big Easy Stage is in the grove of trees at the south end of the Main Stage area, providing ample room for music fans. This outdoor stage is near vendors and the headliners at the Main Stage.
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Blues/Big Easy Stage

South end of Plaza de César Chávez
tree-deciduous Outdoor
hourglass Limited Seating Available
glass-citrus Drinks Available For Purchase
burger-cheese Food Available For Purchase
family Family-Friendly
shoe-prints Dance Floor
paintbrush-fine Arts & Crafts Vendors

Hammer Theatre Stage

101 Paseo de San Antonio, Ground Floor
Catch both jazz masters and fast rising talents inside the Hammer Theatre, blessed with breathtaking acoustics, perfect sightlines and theatre seating in an air-conditioned space. You'll need an All Stages or higher wristband and Priority Access and above ticket holders have first-in entry.
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Hammer Theatre Stage

101 Paseo de San Antonio, Ground Floor
building Indoor
loveseat Theater Seating
wheelchair Reserved Wheelchair Area
ticket All Stages and Higher Ticket Required

Hammer4 Stage

101 Paseo de San Antonio, 4th Floor
Hammer Theatre Center's 4th floor, black box space, Hammer4 offers an intimate experience between audience and artist. You’ll need an All Stages or higher wristband and Priority Access and above ticket holders have first-in entry.
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Hammer4 Stage

101 Paseo de San Antonio, 4th Floor
building Indoor
hourglass Limited Seating Available
loveseat Theater Seating
wheelchair Reserved Wheelchair Area
ticket All Stages and Higher Ticket Required
hat Cabaret Seating

Jazz Beyond Stage

349 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113
Since 2013, our Jazz Beyond programming has presented young artists working at the intersection of jazz, soul and hip-hop. For 2022, the stage will be co-curated by longtime Fest partner Universal Grammar with performances in the hip Continental Bar, adjacent to the Latin Tropical Stage. We’ll announce this exciting lineup soon. You’ll need an All Stages or higher wristband and Priority Access and above ticket holders have first-in entry. Ages 21+, Continental Bar.
Stage Icon The Continental Bar

Jazz Beyond Stage

349 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113
building Indoor
hourglass Limited Seating Available
glass-citrus Drinks Available For Purchase
shoe-prints Dance Floor
ticket All Stages and Higher Ticket Required

Latin Tropical Stage

First and San Salvador Streets
We recently re-christened our longtime salsa venue the Latin Tropical Stage to reflect the wider variety of Latin dance music now being offered there. But it's still the same high energy scene filled with dancers from afternoon into the night. This year, you'll find an SJZ Beverage Booth to help quench your thirst, and most nearby restaurants and bars will be open for service during stage hours. Also, Culture Night Market will be hosting a dedicated music stage between sets at the Latin Tropical Stage, along with a marketplace featuring local artists and craft vendors. Latin Tropical Stage programming is supported, in part, by the Castellano Family Foundation and by grants from Applied Materials Foundation and the Abierto program of the City of San José Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services.
Stage Icon Dancing at the Latin Tropical Stage

Latin Tropical Stage

First and San Salvador Streets
tree-deciduous Outdoor
hourglass Limited Seating Available
glass-citrus Drinks Available For Purchase
burger-cheese Food Available For Purchase
family Family-Friendly
shoe-prints Dance Floor
peace Free Community Stage
paintbrush-fine Arts & Crafts Vendors

Montgomery Theater Stage

271 S. Market Street
The Montgomery Theater is located inside San Jose's WPA-era Civic Auditorium complex, just steps from the Main Stage and Blues/Big Easy Stage at Plaza de César Chavez's south end. You’ll need an All Stages or higher wristband to enter, and Priority Access and above ticket holders have first-in entry.
Stage Icon Montgomery Theater

Montgomery Theater Stage

271 S. Market Street
building Indoor
loveseat Theater Seating
glass-citrus Drinks Available For Purchase
wheelchair Reserved Wheelchair Area
ticket All Stages and Higher Ticket Required

PG&E Silicon Valley Stage

170 S. Market (inside the Signia by Hilton San Jose)
Located just across the street from the Main Stage, you’ll find the Silicon Valley Stage in the Club Regent inside the reborn Signia by Hilton San Jose, Summer Fest 2022's Official Hotel Partner. You’ll hear sets from rising talents and living legends alike, all of whom share connections to the greater Bay Area and reflect our vibrant jazz scene. You’ll need an All Stages or higher wristband and Priority Access and above ticket holders have first-in entry.
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PG&E Silicon Valley Stage

170 S. Market (inside the Signia by Hilton San Jose)
building Indoor
loveseat Theater Seating
wheelchair Reserved Wheelchair Area
ticket All Stages and Higher Ticket Required
hat Cabaret Seating

SJMA Next Gen Stage

110 S. Market (inside San Jose Museum of Art)
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SJMA Next Gen Stage

110 S. Market (inside San Jose Museum of Art)
building Indoor
family Family-Friendly
peace Free Community Stage
hat Cabaret Seating
image Galleries free with Wristband

SJZ Break Room Stage

First and San Carlos Streets (inside SJZ HQ)
Conceived as a popup, state-of-the-art video production studio during the height of the Coronavirus pandemic, the SJZ Break Room has become one of San Jose's best-loved small venues, capping at around 100 seats. The intimate seating and club vibe provide a great counterpart to the Latin Tropical Stage, just steps away. You’ll need an All Stages or higher wristband for entry, and Priority Access and above ticket holders have first-in access.
Stage Icon Club vibe at the SJZ Break Room Stage

SJZ Break Room Stage

First and San Carlos Streets (inside SJZ HQ)
building Indoor
hourglass Limited Seating Available
loveseat Theater Seating
glass-citrus Drinks Available For Purchase
ticket All Stages and Higher Ticket Required
hat Cabaret Seating

Sobrato Organization Main Stage

Plaza de César Chavez
The Main Stage is the Fest’s “crown jewel” and musical epicenter. At Plaza de César Chávez, see world-renowned headliners performing on our outdoor stage. Bring a blanket or chair to sit on the shaded grass. The Main Stage is just steps from food and drink, craft vendors, the Jazz Store and the  Blues/Big Easy Stage in the park's south end.
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Sobrato Organization Main Stage

Plaza de César Chavez
tree-deciduous Outdoor
glass-citrus Drinks Available For Purchase
burger-cheese Food Available For Purchase
family Family-Friendly
shoe-prints Dance Floor
wheelchair Reserved Wheelchair Area
seat premium Premium Seating
paintbrush-fine Arts & Crafts Vendors

Tabard Theatre Swing Stage

29 N. San Pedro Street
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Tabard Theatre Swing Stage

29 N. San Pedro Street
building Indoor
loveseat Theater Seating
glass-citrus Drinks Available For Purchase
family Family-Friendly
shoe-prints Dance Floor
peace Free Community Stage

Tech Interactive Stage

201 S Market Street (just outside the Fest's main entrance)
Summer Fest's home for special events. Catch film screenings, hear behind-the-scenes takes from Summer Fest artists and photographers, and experience interactive exhibits.
Stage Icon Tech Interactive

Tech Interactive Stage

201 S Market Street (just outside the Fest's main entrance)
building Indoor
hourglass Limited Seating Available
loveseat Theater Seating
family Family-Friendly
image Galleries free with Wristband