Mt. Hood Jazz Festival Returns with Five Days of World-Class Music in 2026

The 2026 Mt. Hood Jazz Festival, a five-day celebration of music, is scheduled to return to East Multnomah County from Wednesday, April 22nd to Sunday, April 26th. The festival will feature performances at Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) in Gresham, Oregon, and at various concert venues throughout the region.

Festival Highlights

The festival promises a diverse lineup including live music, student showcases, and performances by world-class jazz artists. Concerts, competitions, and masterclasses will be held across the MHCC campus and surrounding areas. Organizers emphasize the festival’s appeal to both seasoned jazz enthusiasts and newcomers to the genre, aiming to provide an “unforgettable live experience.”

Performance Schedule

The festival schedule includes a wide array of artists performing at multiple locations:

Wednesday, April 22

• 6:30 p.m. — Gina Saputo — The 1905, Portland
• 7:00 p.m. — Emmet Cohen Presents: Miles & Coltrane at 100 — The Old Church, Portland
• 8:30 p.m. — Gina Saputo — The 1905

Thursday, April 23

• 6:30 p.m. — Michael Raynor Quintet, The 1905
• 7:00 p.m. — Mike Murray Trio CD Release — Spinellas, Gresham
• 8:30 p.m. — Michael Raynor Quintet, The 1905

Friday, April 24

• 5:00 p.m. — Endea Owens with the Mt. Hood Jazz Collective — MHCC College Theatre
• 6:30 p.m. — Dan Balmer and Dan Faehnle — The 1905
• 7:00 p.m. — Bryant Allard & The Antidotes Sextet — The Burlingame Space, Portland
• 7:30 p.m. — Peter Bernstein Quartet — MHCC College Theatre
• 8:30 p.m. — Dan Balmer and Dan Faehnle — The 1905

Saturday, April 25

• 12:00 p.m. — Charles McPherson Quartet — MHCC College Theatre
• 2:00 p.m. — Summer Camargo — MHCC College Theatre
• 4:00 p.m. — The Annie Booth Big Band — MHCC College Theatre
• 5:30 p.m. — Dan Balmer and the MHCC Jazz Ensemble — MHCC College Theatre
• 6:30 p.m. — Superjazzers — The 1905
• 7:00 p.m. — Jazz Interlude — The Burlingame Space
• 7:30 p.m. — The Bad Plus (farewell tour) — MHCC College Theatre
• 8:30 p.m. — Superjazzers — The 1905
• 9:00 p.m. — After-hours jam session with the Quinn Walker Quartet — Migration Brewing, Gresham

Sunday, April 26

• 11:00 a.m. — MHCC Combo — Migration Brewing
• 12:15 p.m. — MHCC Combo — Migration Brewing
• 1:00 p.m. — M.A.I.N.S — McMenamins Edgefield Blackberry Hall, Troutdale
• 3:30 p.m. — Rivkah Ross Quartet — McMenamins Edgefield Blackberry Hall
• 5:00 p.m. — MHCC Combo — Wayfinder, Troutdale
• 5:30 p.m. — Mel Brown B3 Organ Group — The 1905
• 7:00 p.m. — Medler Mode — The Burlingame Space
• 7:00 p.m. — Ryan Meagher & Joe Manis — McMenamins Edgefield Winery
• 7:30 p.m. — Mel Brown B3 Organ Group — The 1905

Student Competitions

The 2026 festival will showcase performances from 96 student ensembles in competitions and shows held on Friday, April 24th and Saturday, April 25th.

Ticket Information

Various ticket packages, including three-day weekend tickets and individual show tickets, are available for purchase online at mhcc.edu/community-resources/performing-arts-events/jazz-festival/artists.

Sponsors

The festival is supported by a number of community sponsors, including Conn Selmer, the cities of Troutdale and Gresham, The Roundhouse Foundation, Columbia Sportsware, KMHD Jazz Radio, and many others.