Forbes Highlights 2026 Montclair Jazz Festival

Forbes names Montclair Jazz Festival

The Montclair Jazz Festival is on the radar. Named by Forbes as one of the country’s underrated music festivals worth discovering, the Montclair Jazz Festival has become a New Jersey favorite and the largest free jazz festival in the New York City metropolitan area. With world-class headliners, emerging artists, multiple stages, local food and artisan vendors, and an electric community atmosphere, the festival offers an extraordinary celebration of jazz that is free and open to all.

WEATHER ALERT Sunday, Dec. 14

Due to snow, JAZZ HOUSE Montclair will have a delayed opening for 2:30 pm. Concerts at Trend Coffee & Tea will start at 4:00 pm. Students, check your email for more details and updates.