2026 Global Celebrations

Germany

City: Grafing bei München

Organizer(s): jazz.grafing e.V.

Acoustic Caravan – nomen est omen

In-Person
04/30
20:00
We participate already for the 10th time in a row in the International Jazz Day. Our aim is to bring together jazz musicians from different origins and countries. This year a trio from three dif...

City: Dresden

Organizer(s): Jazzclub Tonne

BŁOTO (pl)

In-Person
04/30
20:00
Urban Jazz with Force and Power BŁOTO is not a band that was planned—it emerged spontaneously in 2018 during a studio session between tour dates in Gdańsk, Sopot, and Gdynia, bringing toge...

City: Krefeld

Organizer(s): Jazzklub Krefeld e.V.

Celebrate International Jazz Day at Linn Castle, Krefeld

In-Person
04/30
19:30
Since 2013, the JAZZKLUB Krefeld has been participating in the International Jazz Day celebrations with a double concert. The event traditionally takes place in the Knights' Hall of the over 800...

City: Wurzen

Organizer(s): Konrad Fichtner Caleidoscope

EP release Konrad Fichtner Caleidoscope / “point of view”

Online
04/30
Our first record of three great musicians with very different musical backgrounds and contributions is going to be released on international Jazz Day 2026. With a wide stylistic range paying hom...

City: Harsewinkel

Organizer(s): Farmhouse Jazzclub

Farmhouse Mai Jam

In-Person
05/01
11:00
Wir starten mit der traditionellen Jam Session am 1. Mai den Auftakt unserer Outdoor-Saison. Kommt vorbei, wenn wir den Tag der Arbeit nutzen, um Musiker aller Jazz- und jazzverwandten Stilricht...

City: Berlin

Organizer(s): LAOMUSIC ARTS

From Chords to Lines – A Live Jazz Workshop for Piano & Guitar

Online
04/30
17:00
Join LAOMUSIC ARTS this International Jazz Day 2026 for an interactive, hands-on online Q&A session focused on real jazz playing. This session explores how to move from chords to melod...

City: Fürth

Organizer(s): FUE-JAZZ e.V.

FÜ-JAZZ open-air Session zum International Jazz Day

In-Person
04/30
15:00
FÜ-JAZZ is a non-profit jazz club in Fürth, Bavaria, which aims to promote jazz in the Nuremberg, Fürth and Erlangen region. The club gives newcomers and experienced musicians, both professional...
The Georg Sirrenberg Sextet is back! After a 17-year creative hiatus, the band led by the charismatic singer Georg Sirrenberg has reunited to thrill audiences once again. Their u...

City: Hof

Organizer(s): Tonkünstlerverband Hochfranken e.V.

Hof Jazz Nights 2026 – Final Concert!

In-Person
04/30
19:00
The 4th HOF JAZZ NIGHTS take place from April 16 to 30, 2026. Since its successful launch in 2023, the festival has become a major cultural highlight, combining artistic ambition with the engage...

City: Kirchzarten

Organizer(s): FunLoop

International Jazz Day im FunLoop

In-Person
04/30
17:00
Celebrate International Jazz Day in a completely new way! For the first time, live jazz comes to a children’s entertainment center. If you’ve never taken your kids to a concert before, this is t...

City: Hamburg

Organizer(s): Jazz Day Germany e.V.

International Jazz Day mit Hania Derej und dem Institute of Sounds

In-Person
04/30
20:00
On April 30, International Jazz Day, the extraordinary artist Hania Derej will be featured. At just 21 years old, the pianist, arranger, and conductor has already composed over 150 w...

City: Friedberg (Hessen)

Organizer(s): Jazz Wetterau

Jazz Jam Session im Butter & Salz

In-Person
04/30
20:00
Jedes Jahr am 30. April ist der internationale Tag des Jazz. Und auch Friedberg ist – wie schon letztes Jahr – wieder dabei. Ab 20 Uhr laden wir zur Jazz Jam Session ins Butter & Salz ein.

City: Annastraße 15

Organizer(s): Jazzbach

Jazzbach

In-Person
04/30
16:00
I Play Piano with guest Beginning with Bach original, i lead to Jazz inspired of Africa and polyrhythme

City: Eschborn

Organizer(s): Eschborn K

Johanna Summer Trio

In-Person
Online
04/30
20:15
Founded in their student days, the trio is working on a very own, clearly structured sound. The music focuses on the balance between a straightforward and the most interactive and impulsive play...

City: Frankfurt am Main

Organizer(s): Jazz-Initiative Frankfurt am Main e.V.

Luise Volkmann & Eté Large – The Stories We Tell

In-Person
05/01
20:00
Die Kölner Saxofonistin Luise Volkmann ist eine passionierte Grenzgängerin. Mit dieser Maxime hat sie sich auch ans dritte Album ihrer 13-köpfigen Band Été Large gemacht. Der Titel ist bezeichne...

City: Dinslaken

Organizer(s): Jazz Initiative Dinslaken e.V.

MyJazz & more

In-Person
04/30
18:30
Bereits zum zweiten Mal findet am 30.04. in der Kathrin-Türks-Halle das Format „MyJazz & more – Blues, Soul, Funk, Latin, Swing“ statt. Die Jazzinitiative Dinslaken e.V. und die DIN-Event Gm...

City: Berlin

Organizer(s): Pastards

PASTARDS third edition – Live Jazz & Pasta at Giri

In-Person
04/30
18:00
Pastards is a recurring event centered around live music, with a strong jazz focus, where Giri cooks and serves fresh pasta, enriched with flavors and preparations created by our in-house chef. ...

City: Bremen

Organizer(s): Musiker- und Musikerinneninitiative Bremen

SESSION: IN THE NAME OF ODD

In-Person
04/30
20:00
Fifth thursday session of Musicians´ Initiative Bremen featuring a devoted odd meter focused content of weird patterns, stumbling ostinati, fresh drones and sonic exaltations. All fully spontano...

City: Hamburg

Organizer(s): Lotterleben Music

STEPHANIE LOTTERMOSER – Celebrating International Jazz Day 2026

In-Person
04/30
20:00
Jazz stands for freedom, expression, intimacy – and the courage to cross boundaries. That’s exactly what we celebrate in a very special way on International Jazz Day. Experience Stephanie...