FOUR days.
Two countries.
One world of
Musical Artistry.
The third annual San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival (SDTJ Jazz) arrives with an electrifying new lineup October 1–4, 2026.
“Inspiring... first-rate... star-studded… a sheer delight.”
San Diego Union-Tribune
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1
SAN DIEGO
Quartyard
Binational Youth Ensemble
Young Lions Jazz Conservatory/
Instituto Contemporáneo de Música
de Baja California
5:30-6:10 PM
COLECTIVO FRONTERIZO
with rapper Femina Fatal
6:30-7:30 PM
JUNGLE
FIRE
8:00-9:00 PM
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2
TIJUANA
Calle 4 & Avenida Revolución
Colectivo Fronterizo
with rapper Fémina Fatal
5:00-6:15 PM
Señales
Selañes
6:30-7:30 PM
Charlie Chávez y su Afrotruko
8:00-9:00 PM
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3
ESCONDIDO
California Center for the Arts
Charlie Chavez y su Afrotruko
2:00-3:15 PM
Danilo Pérez
with the SDSU Jazz Ensembles
3:30-4:45 PM
Dinner Break
Food Trucks &
Friends of the Festival
5:00-6:30 PM
Lucía and the Familia Gutiérrez
5:00-6:15 PM
Mingus Dynasty
6:45-8:00 PM
Brian Blade & the Fellowship Band
8:15-9:30 PM
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4
TIJUANA
Calle 5 & Avenida Revolución
Binational Youth Ensemble
Young Lions Jazz Conservatory/
Instituto Contemporáneo de Música
de Baja California
2:00-2:50 PM
Lucía and the Familia Gutiérrez
3:15-4:30 PM
Brian Blade & the Fellowship Band
5:00-6:15 PM
Mingus Dynasty
6:30-7:45 PM
Danilo Pérez
with La Covacha Big Band
8:15-9:30 PM
Over 4,500 music lovers from Tijuana and San Diego joined us last fall for the second annual festival. Don’t miss this year’s edition, featuring expanded programming and an exciting new lineup.
“…a timely reminder of the power of music to transcend borders and to uplift and unify musicians and audiences alike.”
San Diego Union-Tribune
“Jazz welcomes everyone, regardless of borders.”
San Diego Troubadour
“The SDTJ Jazz festival’s binational scope carries a message that the relationship between the U.S. and Mexico… presents us with multiple benefits and opportunities.”
Jazz Times Magazine
“The SDTJ festival seeks to establish itself as a space for gathering and celebration where music breaks boundaries.”
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