Jazz on the Hill 2026 is a free, full day of live jazz at College of San Mateo—drawing thousands to the hillside and reaching listeners around the world. Celebrating its 20th festival, KCSM brings together world-class artists and a youth stage that spotlights the next generation. It’s a day to settle in, move between stages, and experience the music as it unfolds—shared with a community that shows up for it, year after year.
Become a Friend of Jazz On The HIll
It takes $125,000 to bring Jazz on the Hill to life—and keep it free for everyone.
Friends of Jazz on the Hill makes that possible—so the music fills the hillside and the day stays open to all. Discover how you can join us and become a Friend of Jazz On The Hill.
Jazz on the Hill 2026
Saturday, June 6
11 am – 6 pm
Free and open to the public (including Free Parking)
Outdoors in front of the CSM Library and Theatre
Photos from previous events
Things to bring
- Picnic blanket or low lawn chair
- Water
- Sunscreen
- Sun hat
Don't bring
- Weapons
- Glass containers
- Outside alcohol (beer and wine will be available for sale)
- Tobacco and marijuana (CSM is a smoke-free campus)
- Pets (except service animals)
The Audiophile Foundation will be joining KCSM at our annual Jazz On The Hill for a Record Sale! All genres of music will be available for purchase. If you are interested in being a record vendor for this event, please reach out to events@audiophilefoundation.org with your name and contact information. Audiophile Foundation is a proud supporter of KCSM JAZZ 91.
For event questions, please contact: Juanita (web@kcsm.org). For sponsorship opportunities, please contact: Melissa (underwriting@kcsm.org). For membership information, please contact: Angie (membership@kcsm.org). For vendor information, please contact: Lauren (lauren.labadie@gmail.com).
Food Trucks & Booths
Craft Booths
- Mango Blossom Apiary
- Ramsess
- Lasana Taylor
- Juan Zavala
- Jacqueline Fletcher
Organization Booths
- San Jose Jazz
- Hip Housing
- The Jazz School
- DJ Harry Duncan/In The Soul Kitchen/KCSM
- Jazz in the Neighborhood
- AT&T
Schedule
Main Stage
| Time | Performers |
|---|---|
| 11:00 am | Nathan Tokunaga Quartet |
| 12:00 pm | Tuck and Patti |
| 1:30 pm | Roger Glenn Latin Jazz Ensemble with special guest Ray Obiedo |
| 3:00 pm | Miles Smiles: Featuring Essiet Essiet, David Sanchez, Edward Simon, Eddie Henderson, Akira Tana |
| 4:30 pm | Vanessa Collier |
Youth Stage
| Time | Performers |
|---|---|
| 11:30 am | Oaktown Jazz Workshop |
| 1:00 pm | Stanford Jazz Combo |
| 2:30 pm | SF Jazz High School Allstars |
| 4:00 pm | SJZ High School Allstars |
Sponsors
