Jazzmania Live takes the stage from 1:30 to 2:30 PM at the 23rd annual Monroeville Jazz Festival, presented by The Monroeville Foundation on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at Tall Trees Amphitheater in Monroeville Community Park West. A tradition that has spanned more than two decades, the festival is a one-day, free concert that the whole family can enjoy — a celebration of Pittsburgh's jazz legends and up-and-coming jazz greats alongside national talent.
The 2026 main-stage lineup features Dwayne Dolphin, Pittsburgh Jazz Hall of Fame bassist; the Afro American Music Institute, in tribute to founder Dr. James Johnson; the Latin Jazz Experience featuring Grammy winner Erik Lawrence; Court in Session featuring Judge Warren Watson; and the full eleven-piece Jazzmania Live ensemble. A secondary stage showcases local student ensembles throughout the day.
Free admission and free parking, thanks to the festival's sponsors — a $5 donation is suggested to support the program. The festival runs 12:00 – 8:00 PM and is a rain-or-shine event. Bring a folding chair or a blanket, bring the family, and settle in under the trees for a full day of music. Streams live and free on The Encore for anyone who can't make it to Monroeville in person.