San Jose Jazz Festival

San Jose Jazz Summer Fest, organized by the nonprofit San Jose Jazz since 1990, takes place in downtown San Jose, California, centered around Plaza de César Chávez. Across multiple open-air stages, it showcases jazz, blues, salsa, Latin, R&B and global music, with a strong presence of local artists alongside well-known names. The event also features family-friendly activities and food vendors in a lively urban setting.