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
JUNGLE FIRE
COLECTIVO FRONTERIZO
with rapper Femina Fatal
Binational Youth Ensemble
Young Lions Jazz Conservatory/
Instituto Contemporáneo de Música
de Baja California
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2
TIJUANA
Ave Revolución @ Calle 5.⁰
Lineup to be announced
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3
ESCONDIDO
California Center for the Arts
Brian Blade and the Fellowship
Band
Mingus
Dynasty
Lucía and the Familia Gutiérrez
Danilo Pérez
with the SDSU Jazz Ensembles
Charlie Chavez y su Afrotruko
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4
TIJUANA
Ave Revolución @ Calle 7.⁰
Brian Blade and the Fellowship
Band
Mingus
Dynasty
Danilo Pérez
with La Covacha Big Band
Lucía and the Familia Gutiérrez
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 touplift 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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WORLD-CLASS
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