What jazz shows are on in Los Angeles?

There are 75 live jazz, soul and music shows programmed in Los Angeles, 37 in the next 30 days, updated nightly.

Where can I see live jazz in Los Angeles?

In Los Angeles, 12 venues and spaces in our listings programme jazz. Above we link the guide to the best venues in Los Angeles, ranked by their actual activity.

Are there free jazz shows in Los Angeles?

Part of the programme is free entry (jams, council-run series, open-air live shows). Take a look at the free shows section too.

How often are the listings updated?

Every night. We gather the programme from more than 40 sources (venues, festivals and listings) into a single place, so new dates appear the next day.

Jazz shows in Los Angeles — Calendar

August 2026

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DEBBIE TORRES with her ALL-STAR BAND (Filipina-American Jazz Pianist & Composer)

Catalina Jazz Club· Los Angeles· 01:30

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Jiji's Jazz Club Presents: YOCOYA

YOCOYA

The Moroccan Lounge· Los Angeles· 03:30

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Sy Smith with special guest T.J. Wilkins

Sy Smith

Blue Note Los Angeles· Los Angeles· 01:00

August 2026

DEBBIE TORRES with her ALL-STAR BAND (Filipina-American Jazz Pianist & Composer)

Jiji's Jazz Club Presents: YOCOYA

Sy Smith with special guest T.J. Wilkins

TOM KUBIS BIG BAND

Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra

Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra

Keyon Harrold featuring special guest Macy Gray

Sam Gendel & Sam Wilkes

Brad Mehldau: Ride Into The Sun - The Music Of Elliott Smith

Sam Gendel & Sam Wilkes

Jazz Standards in Clave: An Afro Cuban Jazz Night

Buenavista Social Club Tribute feat. Arsenio Rodriguez Project

SYLVIA BROOKS: Soliloquy Release Concert

September 2026

Braxton Cook

DEBORAH SILVER (Grammy Award-nominee) | With special guest ARTURO SANDOVAL (10x Grammy-winner)

Jazz Legends: SIMON PHILLIPS & PROTOCOL 6

Jazz Legends: SIMON PHILLIPS & PROTOCOL 6

Jazz Legends: SIMON PHILLIPS & PROTOCOL 6

An Evening with Nicole Zuraitis (Grammy Award-winning Jazz Singer-Songwriter)

ArtDontSleep & KCRW Presents Cortex

Buddy Guy

A Celebration of Life for TOM CULVER (1932 - 2026)

Marvin “Smitty” Smith, One of the World's Most Acclaimed Jazz Drummers

DIAMOND LIFE: A SADE Tribute | Featuring Milk N' Honey

CITY POP WAVES: CASIOPEA Special Live 2026 in Los Angeles

TIERNEY SUTTON (9x Grammy Award-nominated Jazz Vocalist) | Celebrating the music of ALAN & MARILYN BERGMAN

CITY POP WAVES: CASIOPEA Special Live 2026 in Los Angeles

TIERNEY SUTTON (9x Grammy Award-nominated Jazz Vocalist) | Celebrating the music of ALAN & MARILYN BERGMAN

Chucho Valdés

Chucho Valdés

Jazz En Tres Golpes feat. Joe Rotondi, Julian Lampert, Yayo Morales and Candi Sosa

Robert Glasper

Trey Magnifique: Bebop Cowboy Album Release Show

B.SLADE: stripped. feat. Hubie Wang & Jamey Arent

Robert Glasper

Robert Glasper

Robert Glasper

Ravi Coltrane Quartet: Centennial Celebration

Ravi Coltrane Quartet: Centennial Celebration

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis

Ravi Coltrane Quartet: Centennial Celebration

Nina Lares: Walk on By, The Music of Dionne Warwick | With Todd Hunter & an All-Star Band

Chaz Shepherd ( Soulful R&B Vocalist, Songwriter and Pianist )

FREDA PAYNE: LEGENDARY LADIES OF JAZZ (2x Grammy Award-nominee)

Cory Henry Presents: The Gospel Brunch Experience

David Garfield - 70th Birthday Celebration | Featuring Lilliana de los Reyes, Rick Braun Eric Marienthal & an All-Star Cast of special guests!

TOM KUBIS BIG BAND

MARTINI IN THE MORNING: honoring GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK (20th Anniversary Celebration)

October 2026

Irving Flores Presents: The Jazz Side of Mexico: Tribute to Armando Manzanero

ARTUR ZAKIYAN: SOLO PIANO (Armenian Piano Virtuoso & Composer)

Greg Phillinganes: Stories & Friends

ARTUR ZAKIYAN: SOLO PIANO (Armenian Piano Virtuoso & Composer)

Greg Phillinganes: Stories & Friends

Lady Coco & Rhythm N' Black

Salin

SHABAKA

SHABAKA

SHABAKA

GENERATIONS OF SONG An Evening with Shanice & Family performances by: Imani Knox and Crystal Penny

Emma Nissen

Swedish Musical Sensation GUNHILD CARLING (Jazz Singer and Award-winning Musician)

Cory Henry Presents: The Gospel Brunch Experience

VLSF & KCRW Present: Gengis Don with MoRuf

Hypnotic Brass Ensemble

Morgan James (Powerhouse Soul & Jazz Vocalist)

Morgan James (Powerhouse Soul & Jazz Vocalist)

TOM KUBIS BIG BAND

ILENE GRAFF: TRAVELIN’ THRU A ROAD MAP OF GRATITUDE (Grammy Award-nominated TV & Broadway star)

JOHN SCOFIELD'S "ELECTROSPECTIVE"

Whole Lotta Swing presents Zeppelin in Jazz

DURTI-RYCE featuring DERON (Talented Men celebrating soulful R&B Music)

November 2026

Mohini Dey

Mohini Dey

Emily Bear

Emily Bear

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