🎟   Saturday, Aug 15 — Ticketed · $75   ◆   🎵 Sunday, Aug 16 — FREE & Open to the Public   ◆   Two Days of World Class Jazz
🍷   Food Vendors On Site  ·  Wine, Beer & Spirits Available   🍺
Temecula Jazz 2026 festival artwork

The American Jazz Institute
Temecula Valley Conservatory of the Arts
Sherry Berry Music
present

Temecula
Jazz
2026

The Ultimate, Intimate Jazz Party℠

August 15 & 16, 2026  ·  Two Days of Jazz

Saturday · August 15, 2026

Ticketed Event

$75

Includes lunch from The Old Town Deli
and open bar · Jack's Garage · Limited seating

🎟 Purchase Tickets

Sunday · August 16, 2026

Free & Open to All

FREE

World class jazz, no ticket required
Merc seating limited — reservations highly recommended

🎵 Reserve Merc Seats
The American Jazz Institute
Temecula Valley Conservatory of the Arts
Sherry Berry Music
All Proceeds Benefit Music Education
Temecula Valley
The American Jazz Institute
Temecula Valley Conservatory of the Arts
Sherry Berry Music
All Proceeds Benefit Music Education
Temecula Valley

The Artists

Two Days of
World Class Jazz

Saturday, August 15, 2026
Jack's Garage  ·  27585 Commerce Center Dr, Temecula CA 92590
12:15 – 1:15
The Sound of Mingus — AJI Septet
Doug Webb (alto sax) · Jerry Pinter (soprano & tenor sax) · Kye Palmer (trumpet)
Joey Sellars (trombone) · Theo Saunders (piano) · Darek Oles (bass) · Kevin Kanner (drums)
1:30 – 2:30
Bruce Lett Trio
with Ron Stout (trumpet) and Steve Cotter (bass)
A Tribute to Ron Eschete
2:45 – 3:45
Sherry Williams, Vocalist
Jeff Colella (piano) · Chris Colangelo (bass) · Kendall Kay (drums)
4:00 – 5:00
Sam Hirsh Duo
Sam Hirsh (piano) and Luca Alemanno (bass)
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Old Town Temecula Community Theater & The Merc  ·  42051 Main St, Temecula CA 92590
★ Reservations Highly Recommended for The Merc Concerts
12:00 – 1:15
The Trio
Jeff Colella (piano) · Chris Colangelo (bass) · Kendall Kay (drums)
Free
1:45 – 3:00
Tamir Hendelman
Piano and vocalist Claire Martin
This concert made possible through the generous support of Alfred & Gail Bryman
Free
3:30 – 4:45
AJI Big Band
Plays Ellington and Strayhorn
Sherry Williams (vocalist) · Danny House (alto sax & clarinet) · Jerry Pinter (soprano & tenor sax)
Dan St. Marseille (tenor sax) · Adam Schroeder (baritone sax)
James Ford (trumpet) · Jaime Hovorka (trumpet) · Ron Stout (trumpet)
Les Benedict (trombone) · Lemar Guillary (trombone) · Dave Woodley (trombone)
Ed Czach (piano) · Edwin Livingston (bass) · Kevin Kanner (drums)
(Old Town Temecula Community Theater)
Free
5:15 – 6:30
Doug Webb All Stars! & Jam Session
Doug Webb (saxophone) · Mitch Forman (piano) · Eric Revis (bass) · Gary Novak (drums)
*Seating in the Merc is limited
This concert made possible in part by Don & Rose Ravanelli and Mike Tryon
Free

Admission

Choose Your Experience

Day One · Saturday

Jack's Garage

August 15, 2026 · 12:15 – 5:00 PM

$75

Per person, all-inclusive

  • Four world-class jazz performances
  • Lunch from The Old Town Deli
  • Open bar throughout the event
  • Intimate venue — limited capacity
Purchase Tickets

Day Two · Sunday

Old Town Temecula

August 16, 2026 · 12:00 – 6:30 PM

FREE

Free, Live Jazz by World Class Artists — open to all. No ticket required, but reservations at The Merc are highly recommended. Seating is limited; unclaimed seats released to walk-ins 20 minutes before showtime.

  • Four performances across two iconic venues
  • Community Theater & The Merc
  • No ticket required — Merc reservations highly recommended
Get Event Info & Reserve Merc Seats

Sponsors

The American Jazz Institute Jack's Garage Jazz at The Merc Pete Carlson's Golf & Tennis

All proceeds benefit music education in the Temecula Valley. Your ticket to Saturday's event supports the next generation of jazz musicians through the Temecula Valley Conservatory of the Arts.

Phone

(626) 497-5359

Saturday Venue

Jack's Garage
27585 Commerce Center Drive
Temecula, CA 92590

Sunday Venue

Old Town Temecula Community Theater & The Merc
42051 Main Street
Temecula, CA 92590

Come Hungry!

Festival Food & Drink

Our local culinary partners have you covered with incredible food, drinks, and craft spirits throughout the event.

Sunday

After Five Catering

Sunday

EAT Marketplace

Sunday

The Inferno Distillery

Both Days

The Old Town Deli

Featured Artist Vendor

Take a stroll between sets and discover unique pieces from local creator — From the Artist: Sadie Macias