Made in NY Jazz Festival: Free Night in Tivat, 26 June

The Made in New York Jazz Festival returns to Tivat on 26 June 2026 for its 11th edition, and it is free to attend. The open-air concert takes over the Park Garden Stage at Porto Montenegro from 21:00, with the John Scofield Trio, the Frank McComb Band and special guest Yaacov Mayman on the bill. Pitched as part of the country’s 20 years of independence celebrations, it is one of the easiest big nights out on the coast this summer — no ticket required.

What is on and when

The festival runs as a single evening on 26 June 2026, starting at 21:00 on the Park Garden Stage inside the Porto Montenegro marina village. Entry is free and open to all — there is no paid ticket, so arriving early to find a good spot is the smart move. An after-party follows at SIRO Social from 23:00 to 01:00, also open to everyone, with drinks for sale.

Detail	Value
Date	26 June 2026 (Friday)
Start	21:00
Venue	Park Garden Stage, Porto Montenegro, Tivat
Entry	Free
After-party	SIRO Social, 23:00–01:00

Who is playing

The line-up leans into serious jazz. Guitarist John Scofield — a nine-time Grammy nominee who first broke through with Miles Davis — brings his trio, alongside soul-jazz vocalist and keyboardist Frank McComb and special guest saxophonist Yaacov Mayman. It is a bill that would carry a steep ticket price elsewhere, which is what makes the free format stand out.

Why it is worth the trip

Porto Montenegro is the upscale heart of Tivat, an easy base on the Bay of Kotor, and a warm June evening by the marina is about as pleasant as a free concert gets. The date also slots neatly into an already busy coastal calendar — the EXIT free festivals bookend the summer further south, and Budva’s nightlife keeps going all season.

Planning around it

Tivat sits a short drive from Kotor and the rest of the bay, so it is easy to fold the concert into a wider coastal trip. For timing the visit around weather and crowds, see when to visit, and the full Montenegro travel guide covers getting around once you arrive. Keep an eye on the news section for more summer event updates.

Source: Porto Montenegro official events page (accessed June 2026). Date, venue, line-up and free admission as announced; confirm details on the official festival channels before travelling.