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SUMMARY:Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Catalina JazzTrax Festival brings contemporary jazz to the historic Avalon Casino Ballroom on Catalina Island for a full weekend in October 2026\, one of the most distinctive festival settings in Southern California — an art deco ballroom on an island 26 miles from the mainland\, where the ferry ride over is part of the event experience.\n\nJazzTrax has been running on Catalina since 1987\, making it one of the longest-running jazz festivals in California. The festival features smooth jazz\, R&B jazz\, and jazz fusion artists in a ballroom setting that seats approximately 1\,000 in reserved seating\, creating an intimacy with the performers that arena and amphitheater jazz events cannot provide. The Avalon Casino Ballroom's acoustics and art deco setting are among the most beautiful in any California venue.\n\nThe ferry journey from Long Beach or San Pedro to Avalon takes approximately one hour each way. Catalina Express runs increased service during the JazzTrax weekend\, but ferry tickets sell out well in advance and must be booked separately from festival tickets. The island's hotels\, B&Bs\, and camping are similarly popular during the festival — accommodation should be arranged months ahead.\n\nFestival tickets available through JazzTrax.com\, including single-day and weekend passes. Catalina Express ferry tickets at catalinaexpress.com from Long Beach or San Pedro terminals. This is not a casual day trip decision — it requires advance planning\, ferry booking\, and ideally overnight accommodation. Those who commit to the planning get one of the most memorable festival weekends in Southern California.
LOCATION:Avalon Casino Ballroom\, 1 Casino Way\, Avalon\, CA 90704
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