Monterey Jazz Festival’s mission is to inspire the discovery and celebration of jazz, anchored by an iconic festival.

The Monterey Jazz Festival, held every September, is the longest running annual jazz event in the world, and the Festival is a long-standing
beneficiary of the National Endowment for the Arts.
Since 1958, MJF has been dedicated to changing lives through music. With a steadfast commitment to education, MJF traditionally invests over $700,000 annually to provide comprehensive year-round education with the best jazz musicians and music instructors available. These programs help fill an educational gap in our schools’ underfunded music programs, provide extensive performance opportunities, foster creativity and build character for the next generation’s jazz musicians.