SDTJ Jazz Festival: Opening Jazz Party

The third annual San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival (SDTJ Jazz) arrives with an electrifying new lineup this October.

FRESH. FIERY. FOR ALL.

The third annual San Diego Tijuana International Jazz Festival (SDTJ Jazz) arrives Oct 1-4, 2026. Join us as we celebrate our region’s binational jazz history. This year’s program channels a cultural legacy reaching back 100 years by bringing together international, national, and regional artists to perform at three unique venues.

Thursday October 1st Lineup:

JUNGLE FIRE

COLECTIVO FRONTERIZO with rapper Femina Fatal

Binational Youth Ensemble: Young Lions Jazz Conservatory/ Instituto Contemporáneo de Música
de Baja California

For more info on the entire weekend visit SDTJJAZZ.ORG

Celebrate the musical richness of our region with internationally acclaimed performers as they light up stages on both sides of the border.

Everyone is invited–We’re working to make SDTJ Jazz accessible for the whole community!

This Event is FREE TO THE PUBLIC W RSVP | $20 Recommended Donation per ticket

STANDING ROOM ONLY | NO INS AND OUTS | ALL AGES

NO DOGS ALLOWED | SERVICE DOGS WELCOME

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