Featuring California Wineries, World-Class Jazz, Local Cuisine, and More!
February 17, 2026 (Half Moon Bay, CA) — The Half Moon Bay Wine & Jazz Festival is returning for its fifth year and with Marcus Shelby curating artists and up to 50 California wineries in attendance, expectations are high.
The event takes place on Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 12-5 p.m. on Half Moon Bay’s historic Main Street. Wine and music lovers will enjoy tastings from a wide selection of California wineries, renowned jazz artists, local food, and a craft beer & cider garden.
Taste An Extensive Array Of California Wines
With their purchase of a ticket, wine enthusiasts have the opportunity to sample a “Taste of California,” with varietals from up to 50 winemakers representing key appellations across the state, including Napa Valley, Sonoma, Paso Robles, Mendocino, Lodi, Santa Cruz Mountains, and more. Featured wineries include Absolution Cellars, Austin Hope, Breathless Sparkling Wines, Caelesta Wines, CrossHatch Winery, Cutruzzola Vineyards, Cuvaison, Decemil Estate Wines, Doi Da Wine, Domesday Wine, Gali Vineyards, Gibbs Vineyards, 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, and many others.
Listen to World-Class Jazz
The Main Stage, adjacent to historic Main Street, features world-class jazz artists specially curated by legendary jazz musician, bandleader, composer, and educator, Marcus Shelby. Performers to be announced soon.
Enjoy Premier Cuisine, Beer & Ciders From Local Vendors
Top food trucks and specialty vendors will be serving delicious fare to pair with the wine & jazz. Fresh seafood, barbeque, and much more will be available for purchase. Attendees will also be able to purchase a variety of craft beers and ciders from Bay Area breweries and cideries in our exclusive beer garden.
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.
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.
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