Jesus Diaz y su QBA @ Half Moon Bay Wine & Jazz Festival
The Half Moon Bay Wine & Jazz Festival returns for its fifth year on Saturday from 12–5 p.m.
Havana-born percussionist and vocalist Jesús Díaz arrived in the Bay Area in 1980 and has been a fixture of the jazz scene ever since — known for collaborations with top artists worldwide and a sound that fuses traditional Afro-Cuban rhythms, jazz, and funk in the style known as Timba.
On Saturday he brings that energy to the Half Moon Bay Wine & Jazz Festival Main Street stage. High-energy, danceable, and not to be missed.
Tickets at hmbjazz.com.
🗓️Saturday, May 9th 2026, 12-5 pm
📍Downtown Half Moon Bay
About event:
37 California wineries, seven live jazz acts, gourmet food, and a VIP lounge that’s already nearly sold out. This festival transforms the historic Main Street in Half Moon Bay into a lively celebration of California wine, world-class jazz, and local cuisine.
🍷🎷Join us for world class wines, live performances, and fun in the sun on Main St. at this year’s Half Moon Bay Wine and Jazz Festival, a spectacular event in downtown Half Moon Bay presented by Downtown Half Moon Bay.
Experience the best in wine, jazz, coastal charm and more! Be sure to stop by and visit our booth, centrally located at Kelly Avenue and Main Street! Stop in and try some of our wine’s with us. We’ll be pouring our entire lineup of wines!
About band:
Jesús Diaz Y Su QBA.
Havana-born percussionist and vocalist Jesús Diaz arrived in the US in 1980, quickly making the Bay Area the home base for a stellar career. Renowned for collaborations with top global artists, Diaz enriches the music scene with his unique fusion of traditional Afro-Cuban sounds, jazz, and funk, also known as Timba.
A QBA performance is an unmissable, high-energy experience—bring your dancing shoes and an open heart.
About show:
Presented by the Half Moon Bay Downtown Association, the festival will feature tastings from up to 50 California wineries representing leading wine regions including Napa Valley, Sonoma, Paso Robles, Mendocino, Lodi, and the Santa Cruz Mountains. Guests can sample a wide range of varietals and styles while meeting winery representatives and discovering both boutique and well-known producers. Participating wineries include a broad cross-section of the state’s winemaking landscape, from sparkling specialists to acclaimed estate producers.
Live music is a central highlight, with the Main Stage program curated by noted jazz musician, composer, and educator Marcus Shelby. The artist lineup will showcase top-tier jazz performers, reinforcing the festival’s reputation for high-quality musical programming that complements the tasting experience.
Beyond wine and jazz, attendees can enjoy diverse food options from local food trucks and specialty vendors serving fresh seafood, barbecue, and gourmet fare available for purchase. A dedicated craft beer and cider garden will also offer selections from Bay Area breweries and cideries.
General Admission tasting tickets are $68 and include a commemorative tasting glass. VIP tickets are $175 and provide access to an exclusive lounge experience featuring premium wine tastings and gourmet small bites.
Tickets are available through https://hmbwineandjazzfest.com
Flyer from 2022:
