Fillmore Jazz Festival 2026
Former SFJAZZ Artistic Director and longtime jazz advocate hosts the Tony Bennett Stage at California Street.
- Stage Emcee: California Street Tony Bennett Stage
- Date: Saturday, July 4, and Sunday July 5, 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Lilly Schwartz is a respected arts leader and jazz advocate with more than 25 years of experience in music programming, performance production, and artist development. Formerly Artistic Director of SFJAZZ, she curated hundreds of concerts annually and helped shape one of the nation’s premier jazz presenting organizations. A passionate champion of artists and audiences alike, Lilly brings her deep knowledge of jazz and engaging stage presence to the Tony Bennet Stage at California Street at the Fillmore Jazz Festival.