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Fest Stages

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.

The Main Stage enclosure is marked by the yellow field on the map.

ASML Next Gen Stage at SJMA

110 S. Market (inside San Jose Museum of Art)
This free community stage is located in the perfect venue--San Jose Museum of Art, just outside the north end of Plaza Park. The air-conditioned space also hosts a cafe where food an drink may be purchased. The Museum's galleries are open free of charge all weekend, offering a refreshing respite.

ASML Next Gen Stage at SJMA

110 S. Market (inside San Jose Museum of Art)
building Indoor
loveseat Theater Seating
glass-citrus Drinks Available For Purchase
burger-cheese Food Available For Purchase
family Family-Friendly
peace Free Community Stage
image Galleries free with Wristband

Applied Materials Community Swing Stage

87 N San Pedro St
Our free community Swing Stage is back this year at San Pedro Square Market, surrounded by gourmet restaurants! Take a break from the Fest and relax under the trees at this great family-friendly space.
Band Performing on San Pedro Square Market's Back Patio

Applied Materials Community Swing Stage

87 N San Pedro St
tree-deciduous Outdoor
glass-citrus Drinks Available For Purchase
burger-cheese Food Available For Purchase
family Family-Friendly
shoe-prints Dance Floor
peace Free Community Stage

Jay Paul Company Main Stage

Plaza Park
The Jay Paul Company Main Stage is the Fest’s “crown jewel” and musical epicenter. At Plaza Park, see world-renowned headliners performing on our largest 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, Latin Tropical Stage, Blues/Big Easy Stage and the Montgomery Theater Stage in the park's south end.
Preservation Hall Jazz Band performing at Summer Fest 2025

Jay Paul Company Main Stage

Plaza Park
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

McDonald's Blues/Big Easy Stage

South end of Plaza Park
The 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 reserved all weekend for the best in high-energy blues and NOLA music. From here, it's an easy walk to the Main Stage, Latin Tropical Stage, Montgomery Theater Stage and Fest vendors including the Fest Store.

McDonald's Blues/Big Easy Stage

South end of Plaza Park
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

Montgomery Theater Stage

271 S. Market Street
The Montgomery Theater Stage is located inside San Jose's WPA-era Civic Auditorium complex, just steps from the Main Stage and Blues/Big Easy Stage at Plaza Park'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.
Montgomery Theater

Montgomery Theater Stage

271 S. Market Street
building Indoor
loveseat Theater Seating
wheelchair Reserved Wheelchair Area
ticket All Stages and Higher Ticket Required

PG&E Latin Tropical Stage

185 Park Avenue
The PG&E Latin Tropical Stage operates all three days and is located on a large stage structure with shade for the audience up front. Friday night features Latin soul, on Saturday hundreds of salsa dancers hold sway from afternoon into the night and on Sunday enjoy high-energy cumbia artists. This stage is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.
Las Cafeteras Performing on the Latin Tropical Stage

PG&E Latin Tropical Stage

185 Park Avenue
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

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, sporting an intimate club vibe and some of the Fest's most adventurous and late-night sets. You’ll need an All Stages or higher wristband for entry, and Priority Access and above ticket holders have first-in access.
Scene inside the SJZ Break Room

SJZ Break Room Stage

First and San Carlos Streets (inside SJZ HQ)
building Indoor
hourglass Limited Seating Available
ticket All Stages and Higher Ticket Required
hat Cabaret Seating

Signia Club Regent Stage

170 S Market St. (inside the Signia by Hilton Hotel)
Just steps from the Main Stage, the Signia by Hilton San Jose hosts one of the Fest's most exciting indoor venues — air-conditioned, intimate and packed with international acts, top national touring artists and regional gems. An All Stages or higher wristband is required for entry, with Priority Access and above ticket holders receiving first-in privileges.
Interior of the Club Regent

Signia Club Regent Stage

170 S Market St. (inside the Signia by Hilton Hotel)
building Indoor
hourglass Limited Seating Available
loveseat Theater Seating
glass-citrus Drinks Available For Purchase
wheelchair Reserved Wheelchair Area
ticket All Stages and Higher Ticket Required
hat Cabaret Seating