Festival · California
Monterey Jazz Festival 2026
Sep 25–27
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The world's longest continuously running jazz festival — three days on the oak-shaded Monterey Fairgrounds.
What you need to know
Monterey Jazz Festival 2026 ran Sep 25–27, 2026. Its next dates are not on our calendar yet.
The Monterey Jazz Festival is the longest continuously running jazz festival on earth, held on the oak-shaded Monterey County Fairgrounds every September (the 69th annual, September 25-27, 2026).
Multiple stages, legends and rising players, and the cool coastal September that makes the Monterey Peninsula perfect. For RV travelers the natural base is Laguna Seca Recreation Area, the county campground wrapped around the famous racetrack about 15 minutes inland — dry-camping and hookup loops with views over the hills, and an easy drive to Big Sur, Cannery Row and the aquarium on your off day.
Safety rules and an insider tip
Safety + legal. Peninsula nights drop into the 40s-50s with marine-layer damp — pack warm layers, and coastal Highway 1 is slow with an RV, so allow buffer time.
Insider tip. Laguna Seca Recreation Area (Monterey County), ~15 min inland at the racetrack, is the go-to RV base — hilltop sites and a straight shot to both the fairgrounds and Big Sur.
Official source: montereyjazz.org
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Frequently asked about Monterey Jazz Fest 2026
When is Monterey Jazz Festival 2026?
Monterey Jazz Festival 2026 runs Sep 25–27, 2026, in Monterey, California.
Where is Monterey Jazz Fest 2026 held?
Monterey, California (Monterey County Fairgrounds).
What are the exact 2026 dates?
Sep 25–27, 2026.
What RV should I rent for Monterey Jazz Fest 2026?
Best categories: rv, trucks-vans, classic-touring. The Monterey Jazz Festival is the longest continuously running jazz festival on earth, held on the oak-shaded Monterey County Fairgrounds every September (the 69th annual, September 25-27, 2026). Multiple stages, legends and rising players, and the cool coastal September that makes the Monterey Peninsula perfect. For RV travelers the natural base is Laguna Seca Recreation Area, the county campground wrapped around the famous racetrack about 15 minutes inland — dry-camping and hookup loops with views over the hills, and an easy drive to Big Sur, Cannery Row and the aquarium on your off day.
How early should I book an RV?
Recommended lead time: 12 weeks. Event windows book up early, so search and lock your dates as soon as your plans firm up.
What safety and legal guidance applies?
Peninsula nights drop into the 40s-50s with marine-layer damp — pack warm layers, and coastal Highway 1 is slow with an RV, so allow buffer time.
What's an insider tip?
Laguna Seca Recreation Area (Monterey County), ~15 min inland at the racetrack, is the go-to RV base — hilltop sites and a straight shot to both the fairgrounds and Big Sur.
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Before you rent in California — key local rules
Noncommercial Class B for motorhomes > 40 ft or > 3 axles — California Vehicle Code §12804
California Boater Card mandatory by 2025 (all ages) — California State Parks — Boater Card
Green sticker / red sticker required for OHV use on public land — California State Parks OHMVR Division
0.08% BAC limit; open container prohibited in passenger area — California Vehicle Code §23222
Editorial summary, not legal advice. Verify with California DMV before relying. Reviewed in the last 5 months (as of 2026-05-24).
California rules · last verified 2026-05-10
- State rental tax
- 9.75% · not collected by PickRV
- Min driver age
- 21+ std · 25+ Class A
- Gravel roads
- Permit required
- Generator quiet
- 22:00-06:00