Featuring California Wineries, World-Class Jazz, Local Cuisine, and More!
April 6, 2026 (Half Moon Bay, CA) — The Half Moon Bay Wine & Jazz Festival has announced the Main Stage music lineup for its fifth annual event, returning to historic Main Street in downtown Half Moon Bay on Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 12–5 p.m.
This year’s festival will feature an exceptional lineup of jazz artists curated by acclaimed bassist, composer, and bandleader Marcus Shelby, alongside tastings from more than 40 California wineries, local food vendors, and a craft beer garden.
Main Stage Jazz Lineup Announced
Appearing on the festival’s Main Stage are Jesús Diaz Y Su QBA, the Marcus Shelby Nonet, Stella Heath, and Rabiah Kabir.
Jesús Diaz Y Su QBA — Havana-born percussionist and vocalist Jesús Diaz delivers an electrifying fusion of Afro-Cuban rhythms, jazz, and funk that brings audiences to their feet.
Marcus Shelby Nonet: Birth of the Cool Revisited — In celebration of the centennial of Miles Davis, the Marcus Shelby Nonet will perform music from the landmark 1949 recording Birth of the Cool in its original instrumentation.
Stella Heath: From Billie Holiday to Edith Piaf — Vocalist Stella Heath connects the music and stories of Billie Holiday and Edith Piaf in a performance that moves seamlessly between jazz and French chanson.
Rabiah Kabir — Bay Area jazz flutist Rabiah Kabir blends expressive playing and storytelling into a thoughtful contemporary jazz sound shaped by the region’s vibrant musical community.
The festival is grateful for the leadership of Artistic Director Marcus Shelby, whose vision and deep knowledge of jazz continue to shape the festival’s musical identity.
Taste an Extensive Array of California Wines
Festival attendees will have the opportunity to sample wines from more than 40 California wineries.
Participating wineries include Absolution Cellars, Austin Hope, Breathless Sparkling Wines, Caelesta Wines, Clos de la Tech, CrossHatch Winery, Cutruzzola Vineyards, Cuvaison, Decemil Estate Wines, Đổi Dá Wine, Domaine Alice Hartmann, Domaine Messier, Domesday Wine, G & C Lurton Vineyards, Gali Vineyards, Gibbs Vineyards, Half Moon Bay Winery, Harney Lane Vineyards, Hendry, High Camp Wines, Klinker Brick Winery, Montagne Russe Winery, Nicora Wine, ONX Wines, Oxlee Graham Wines, Palmaz Vineyards, Peachy Canyon Winery, Romeo Vineyards & Cellars, Round Pond Estate, Sentivo Vineyards, Staysail Cellars, Summit Lake Vineyards & Winery, Tablas Creek Vineyard, Thomas Fogarty Winery, Truchard Vineyards, Turley Wine Cellars, Windy Oaks Estate, and more.
Food, Beer, and Local Flavor
Festivalgoers can enjoy food from local vendors including Sam’s Chowdermobile, Fire & Slice Pizza, Fishwife Sweets, Lilo’s Kitchen, and Sage Bakehouse. The beer and cider garden will feature craft brews from Devil’s Canyon Brewing, Hop Dogma Brewing Co. and Laughing Monk Brewing, cider from Santa Cruz Cider Company, and cocktails from Jettywave Distillery.
Purchase Tickets
Tickets to the Half Moon Bay Wine & Jazz Festival events can be purchased at www.hmbwineandjazzfest.com.
- General Admission wine tasting tickets are $68 and come with a commemorative tasting glass.
- VIP tickets are $175 and allow access to the exclusive VIP lounge at It’s Italia, featuring gourmet small bites and premium wine tasting.
Artists, lineups and venues are subject to change.
Sponsors
The Half Moon Bay Wine & Jazz Festival is made possible through the support of its Premier Partner, Half Moon Bay Winery, and Community Partners including Sam’s Chowder House, The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, Coast Pilates and Fitness, Coastside Chamber of Commerce, Half Moon Bay Wine & Cheese Company, It’s Italia, Jupiter & Main, KCSM Jazz 91, and Olive Outdoor Living.
About the Half Moon Bay Downtown Association
The Half Moon Bay Downtown Association’s mission is to foster a lively and thriving downtown Half Moon Bay for the benefit of all the citizens and visitors to the area. As a 501(c)(3), it exists to bring awareness to Main Street and Half Moon Bay, and to create a fun and lively downtown area. Funding comes from projects such as the Downtown Map, events such as Trick or Treat on Main Street, grants, and sponsorships. For more information visit www.visithalfmoonbay.org/downtown.
