California Stage - Sat. • 4:30 PM–6:00 PM
Vocalist Kim Nalley returns to the Fillmore Jazz Festival, where she is a regular headliner on the California Stage and a leading figure in the Bay Area jazz scene.
Street Music - Sun. • 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Mission Delirium is a San Francisco brass and percussion ensemble that performs in the streets, blending global musical influences and engaging audiences throughout the Fillmore.
California Stage - Sat. • 12:30 PM–2:00 PM
Vocalist June Cavlan performs jazz standards and classic repertoire, reflecting her work as a longtime singer in the Bay Area jazz community.
California Stage - Sat. • 2:30 PM–4:00 PM
Contemporary Jazz Orchestra performs Miles Davis and John Coltrane, July 4 at Fillmore Jazz Festival 2026 with a powerful 16-piece ensemble.
Sutter Stage - Sat. • 12:00 PM–1:30 PM
Pamela Rose performs jazz and blues at the Fillmore Jazz Festival 2026 on the Miles Davis Stage in San Francisco.
Sutter Stage - Sat. • 2:00 PM–3:30 PM
Five Ten is a Bay Area ensemble bringing together musicians with backgrounds in jazz, Latin, and global musical traditions.
Sutter Stage - Sat. • 4:00 PM–5:30 PM
Roger Glenn Latin Jazz Ensemble performs July 4, 2026 on the Miles Davis Stage at the Fillmore Jazz Festival
Eddy Stage - Sat. • 12:30 PM–2:00 PM
The Church of St. John Coltrane Band presents music inspired by John Coltrane’s legacy, continuing a tradition rooted in San Francisco’s Fillmore District.
California Stage – Sun. • 12:30 PM–2:00 PM
Singer Jenna Mammina brings a wide-ranging repertoire shaped by her work as a recording artist and performer across jazz and contemporary music.
California Stage – Sun. • 2:30 PM–4:00 PM
Trumpeter and bandleader Mike Olmos leads his quartet and special guests, drawing on his experience as a performer, composer, and mentor to younger musicians.
California Stage – Sun. • 4:30 PM–6:00 PM
Lavay Smith fronts the Red Hot Skillet Lickers, presenting swing and blues inspired by the great vocalists and bands of the early jazz era.
Sutter Stage - Sun. • 12:00 PM–1:30 PM
Guitarist Freddie Bryant leads Kaleidoscope West, blending jazz with global influences and original compositions in a program shaped by his wide-ranging musical work.
Sutter Stage - Sun. • 2:00 PM–3:30 PM
Featuring Kristen Strom, Tammy Hall, Ruth Davies, and Sylvia Cuenca, the RealTime Collective showcases some of the Bay Area’s most accomplished jazz musicians.
Pianist Tammy Hall brings a rich blend of jazz, blues, and gospel influences. A fixture on Bay Area stages, she performs with the RealTime Collective at the Fillmore Jazz Festival.
Saxophonist Kristen Strom is known for her lyrical tone and work as both a bandleader and collaborator. She performs with the RealTime Collective at the Fillmore Jazz Festival.
Sylvia Cuenca is a jazz drummer known for her work as a bandleader and collaborator, performing in small ensemble and concert settings.
Bassist Ruth Davies is a longtime presence in the Bay Area jazz scene, known for her deep groove and work with leading jazz and blues artists. She appears with the RealTime Collective.
Sutter Stage - Sun. • 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Trombonist and bandleader Adam Theis leads a tribute to Miles Davis, closing the Miles Davis Stage on Sunday with his MilesTrain Project ensemble.
Stages and Honors
The Fillmore Jazz Festival proudly presents three stages for 2026, each honoring a legendary artist whose music helped define jazz and whose legacy continues to inspire musicians around the world. This year’s festival embraces a classic spirit, celebrating the tradition, innovation, and enduring influence of jazz’s greatest voices.
From intimate vocal artistry to revolutionary improvisation, these artists represent the heart of jazz — past, present, and future — brought to life along the historic Fillmore corridor.
California Street – Tony Bennett Stage
The Tony Bennett Stage honors one of the most beloved vocalists in American music history and a longtime champion of jazz. Tony Bennett’s timeless voice, expressive phrasing, and deep connection to the Great American Songbook made him a bridge between generations of listeners and musicians.
Bennett shared a special connection with San Francisco, where he first performed the iconic “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” forever linking his artistry to the city. His dedication to jazz throughout his remarkable career helped preserve and elevate the music’s vocal tradition. Performances on this stage reflect that same elegance, warmth, and enduring love of song.
Sutter Street – Miles Davis Stage
The Miles Davis Stage celebrates one of the most influential and transformative figures in jazz history. Miles Davis reshaped the sound of jazz again and again, from the cool lyricism of Kind of Blue to the bold experimentation of his later electric work.
A relentless innovator, Davis expanded the possibilities of improvisation, ensemble playing, and musical expression. His influence continues to be felt across jazz and modern music. Artists performing on this stage carry forward that spirit of creativity, exploration, and fearless musical vision.
Eddy Street – John Coltrane Stage
The John Coltrane Stage honors a towering figure whose music expressed profound emotion, spirituality, and technical mastery. John Coltrane’s powerful sound and searching improvisations pushed jazz into new dimensions, inspiring generations of musicians and listeners.
Coltrane’s connection to San Francisco runs deep, including his historic performances in the Fillmore district during the 1960s. His music embodied both discipline and freedom, structure and transcendence. This stage celebrates that legacy with performances that reflect the depth, passion, and enduring spirit of his artistry.
2026 Performance Schedule
Saturday July 4, 2026
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Sunday July 5, 2026
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