2026 Performances
Jones Memorial – Sun. • 3:00 PM–4:30 PM
The official choir of Oakland’s Black Joy Parade brings uplifting harmonies, gospel traditions, and the spirit of community to the Fillmore Jazz Festival.
Eddy Stage – Sun. • 12:00 PM–1:00 PM
But-tah Buttahfly is a dynamic performer known for her engaging Jook Joint Live Cabaret Show, blending music and entertainment.
Eddy Stage – Sun. • 4:30 PM–6:00 PM
The Caribbean All-Stars are a Bay Area reggae group founded by drummer Hugh “Sweetfoot” Maynard, blending reggae, calypso, and Caribbean musical traditions.
Eddy Stage - Sat. • 12:00 PM–1:00 PM
Cherronda G is a talented vocalist and songwriter based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has performed at renowned venues such as Yoshi’s in Oakland and has opened for notable artists including Chante Moore and James Brown.
Eddy Stage - Sat. • 1:30 PM–2:30 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 - 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.
Street Music - Sat. • 12:00 PM–6:00 PM
DJ Bobby A hosts O’Farrell Plaza throughout the Fillmore Jazz Festival weekend, spinning an eclectic mix of jazz, soul, funk, R&B, and crowd favorites.
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 - 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.
Post/Fillmore - Sat. • 12:00 PM–6:00 PM
Groove 8 is a dynamic U.S. jazz‑funk collective, renowned for four albums (latest: RPM), energetic live shows and Bay Area Fillmore Jazz Festival appearances.
Calvary Venue – Sun. • 1:00 PM–2:30 PM
Pianist James Washington’s soulful improvisations invite you so deeply into his inner world that you leave with a deeper sense of your own.
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.
Calvary Venue - Sat. • 3:30 PM–5:00 PM
Jonah Kim is an internationally acclaimed cellist known for his expressive tone, technical brilliance, and international performances with orchestras and chamber artists.
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. • 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.
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. • 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Mario Solomon is a Bay Area jazz artist known for expressive, groove-driven performances rooted in jazz, blues, and soul. A regular on the Northern California scene, he brings a dynamic, tradition-meets-modern sound to the Fillmore Jazz Festival.
Eddy Stage – Sun. • 3:00 PM–4:00 PM
Men of Endurance is a gospel vocal ensemble presenting music rooted in church harmony and community traditions.
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.
Calvary Venue – Sun. • 3:30 PM–5:00 PM
The Mood Swing Orchestra brings the golden age of swing to life with vibrant performances of classic big band music from the 1930s and 1940s. Featuring hits by legends like Count Basie and Duke Ellington.
Eddy Stage - Sat. • 3:00 PM–3:45 PM
Vocalist Niecey performs with Living Single, presenting R&B, soul, and jazz repertoire shaped by classic and contemporary influences.
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 - 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.
Jones Memorial - Sat. • 3:30 PM–5:30 PM
Ricardo Scales is a virtuoso pianist who has shaped San Francisco’s music scene for over four decades, seamlessly blending classical, jazz, gospel, and R&B into a distinctive sound that has made him a cultural institution in the Bay Area.
Calvary Venue - Sat. • 1:00 PM–2:30 PM
Trumpeter Rob Dehlinger leads the Alpha Rhythm Kings, presenting early jazz repertoire inspired by New Orleans and swing-era 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. • 4:30 PM–6:00 PM
Known for her expressive piano style and deep connection to the Bay Area jazz scene, Sundra Manning leads an exceptional quartet through an afternoon of inventive improvisation, rich melodies, and world-class musicianship.
Jones Memorial - Sat. • 1:30 PM–2:30 PM
The Curtis Family C-Notes bring their nationally acclaimed family band to the Fillmore Jazz Festival with an energetic performance of jazz, soul, funk, and original music.
Eddy Stage – Sun. • 1:30 PM–2:30 PM
The Legendary Seastrunk Brothers are a family gospel group known for their harmony singing and appearances at the Fillmore Jazz Festival.
Jones Memorial - Sat. • 12:00 PM–1:00 PM
Legendary pianist Todd Cochran and Bay Area favorite Ricardo Scales lead an interactive lecture-demonstration at the Johnny Mathis Stage. Bring your instrument or voice and join the conversation.
Eddy Stage – Sat. • 3:45 PM–4:00 PM
Step back into the golden age as Van Banks pays tribute to the legendary Sammy Davis Jr.