DjangoFest Mill Valley celebrates the music of Django Reinhardt and the Hot Club tradition. The annual festival returns to the Throckmorton for its 22nd year on September 24 through September 27, 2026.
Join us for four extraordinary days of world-class gypsy jazz featuring legendary artists from around the globe.
Djangofest mill Valley festival pass
$215.00
Experience the full DjangoFest Mill Valley weekend! Enjoy all four festival concerts with Reserved Seating and no additional fees.
Over 20% Savings, plus…
✔️ Admission to all DjangoFest concerts and Reserved Seating for every concert
✔️ Festival Pass lanyard
✔️ No additional ticket fees
DjangoFest MV 2026
Festival Schedule
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 | 8PM
Gonzalo Bergara Quintet Featuring Leah Zeger and Rob Hardt
Gonzalo Bergara, guitar
Leah Zeger, violin
Rob Hardt, clarinet
TBA, Rhythm Guitar
Brian Netzley, bass
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 | 8PM
Tim kliphuis & jimmy grant quartet Featuring Stella Heath
Tim Kliphuis, Violin
jimmy Grant, Guitar
Stella Heath, vocals
Robby Elfman, clarinet and piano
Simon Planting, bass
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 | 8PM
Gismo Graf Quintet Featuring Tim Kliphuis
Gismo Graf, guitar
Tim Kliphuis, violin
Jimmy Grant, guitar
Simon Planting, bass
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 | 5pm
Grappelli’s Django – Live MUSIC Theatre
Tim Kliphuis, Violin
Gismo Graf, guitar
Jimmy Grant, guitar
Simon Planting, bass
Jarion Monroe, Actor
Artists and schedule is subject to change.
DJANGOFEST MV CURATOR
Simon Planting is responsible for organizing the incredible lineup of artists for DjangoFest MV each year. A Dutch double bassist, Simon is incredibly talented and well versed in the Hot Club tradition. He studied classical bass with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra and Jazz at the Sweelinck Conservatory in Amsterdam before embarking on a professional career. Simon has performed in concerts and festivals around the world and has compiled an impressive discography with artists like Mathilde Santing, Fapy Lafertin, Jimmy Rosenberg, Stephane Wrembel, and John Jorgenson.