International Jazz Day

2026 Global Celebrations

Portugal

City: Guimarães

Organizer(s): Convívio Associação Cultural e Recreativa

“Sede de ter Mundo” – Homage to Sérgio Godinho, an artist that sings for freedom and justice

In-Person

04/25

21:30

A concert that is a homage to Sérgio Godinho, a portuguese singer and song writer who faught against the regime with his songs, and still is one of the greatest portuguese artists alive. César C...

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City: Alcobaça

Organizer(s): Academia de Musica de Alcobaca

AMA Jazztet

In-Person

04/30

19:00

Alcobaça Music Academy presents, International Jazz Day Celebrating the centenary of Miles Davis and John Coltrane. April 30th, 7:00 PM, Armazém das Artes AMA Jazztet...

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City: Aveiro

Organizer(s): Universidade de Aveiro

Campus Jazz – Universidade de Aveiro Jazz Festival

In-Person

04/30

18:30

The 6th edition of Campus Jazz presents a strong program (30/04-03/06), anchored in an international perspective and simultaneously committed to the artistic vibrancy of the Aveiro region. The l...

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City: Lagoa

Organizer(s): OJA Associação Orquestra de Jazz do Algarve

Caribe Libre | Raul Reyes, Osvaldo Pegudo & Orquestra de Jazz do Algarve

In-Person

04/11

19:00

“Caribe Libre” is a vibrant program led by Cuban musicians Raul Reyes (vocals) and Osvaldo Pegudo (percussion), celebrating Latin music and its deep connection with Jazz. Inspired by Dizzy Gille...

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City: Caniço

Organizer(s): E.B.2.º e 3.º Ciclos do Caniço

Comemorar o Jazz na Escola Básica dos 2.º e 3.º Ciclos do Caniço

In-Person

04/27

08:00

Para assinalar o Dia Internacional do Jazz, o projeto UNESCO da Escola EB 2/3 do Caniço, em colaboração com o Grupo de Educação Musical, decidiu que, entre os dias 27 e 30 de abril, todos os pro...

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City: Angra do Heroísmo

Organizer(s): Associação Cultural Angrajazz

Dia Internacional do Jazz / Angrajazz

In-Person

04/30

21:30

Centro Cultural de Angra do Heroísmo, Ilha Terceira, Azores One night with double concert by: 21h30 Wave Jazz Ensemble – local quintet, with Antonella Barletta (piano), Rui Melo (sa...

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City: V.N. FAMALICAO

Organizer(s): Eixo do Jazz

Eixo do Jazz Ensemble e as Vozes do EJE

In-Person

04/30

21:30

To celebrate International Jazz Day and the 5th anniversary of the Narciso Ferreira Theatre, the Eixo do Jazz association is preparing a special concert in which the Eixo do Jazz Ensemble (EJE) ...

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City: Lagoa

Organizer(s): OJA Associação Orquestra de Jazz do Algarve

Ella and More | Sara Miguel & Orquestra de Jazz do Algarve

In-Person

05/02

19:00

Ella Fitzgerald, winner of 13 Grammys and with over 40 million albums sold, is widely regarded as one of the greatest voices in jazz history. Her remarkable career spanned more than six decades,...

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City: Olhão

Organizer(s): Orquestra de Jazz do Algarve

Hugo Alves & Vítor Gerreiro | Bicentenário do Município de Olhão

In-Person

04/22

18:30

This duo presents an intimate and elegant approach to the American songbook, exploring it through a refined and essential format — free from embellishments, focusing solely on the expressiveness...

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City: Angra do Heroísmo

Organizer(s): Oficina d'Angra - Associação Cultural

International Jazz Day – After Party

In-Person

04/30

00:30

As part of its long‑standing partnership with Associação Cultural Angrajazz, Oficina d’Angra is hosting an “After Party” at Casa do Sal to celebrate International Jazz Day. The event will...

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City: RUA DE SÃO ROQUE 59

Organizer(s): OMA-Oficina de Música de Aveiro

JAM SESSION

In-Person

04/29

22:01

JAM SESSION TO CELEBRATE GOOD MUSIC AND THE JAZZ DAY

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City: Silves

Organizer(s): OJA Associação Orquestra de Jazz do Algarve

Jazz on The Move | Jazz Photography Exhibition

In-Person

04/30

17:00

Jazz On The Move is more than a photography exhibition — it is an invitation to experience music even when the sound falls silent. Created in 2018, the project gathers unique moments from the ac...

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City: Silves

Organizer(s): OJA Associação Orquestra de Jazz do Algarve

PANduo | Ricardo Jesus e Hugo Santos

In-Person

04/30

17:00

Panduo is a jazz duo exploring improvisation and musical dialogue in its purest form. Formed by Ricardo Jesus on alto saxophone and Hugo Santos on double bass, the project transforms instrumenta...

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City: Águeda

Organizer(s): Pauta Humana

Pauta Jazz 2016

In-Person

04/30

A Associação Cultural Pauta Humana e a Câmara Municipal de Águeda apresentam a 11ª edição do Festival Pauta Jazz. De 30 de abril a 3 de maio o jazz regressa à cidade de Águeda para celebrar o Di...

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City: Portimão

Organizer(s): OJA Associação Orquestra de Jazz do Algarve

Raul Reyes, Osvaldo Pegudo & Orquestra de Jazz do Algarve

In-Person

04/04

21:00

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City: Faro

Organizer(s): OJA Associação Orquestra de Jazz do Algarve

Sofia Rodrigues Quarteto

In-Person

04/23

18:30

An intimate quartet in which the voice ( Sofia Rodrigues) takes the central role in the musical narrative, accompanied by piano ( Simon ), double bass ( Juliana Mendonça), and drums ( Luís Cande...

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City: Praia da Vitória

Organizer(s): RTP Antena 1 - Açores

The radio program “Os Sabores do Jazz” celebrates International Jazz Day

In-Person

05/03

23:10

The radio program "Os Sabores do Jazz" at Regional Public Radio RTP Antena 1 - Açores celebrates the International Jazz Day with Freedom and Love songs, played and sung by Portuguese Jazz Music...

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City: Loulé

Organizer(s): Mákina de Cena | MdC Records

TRIMURTI – Album Release Concert

In-Person

04/30

21:00

“Trimurti” is formed by Leon Baldesberger on trumpet, Luís Henrique on double bass, and Maximiliano Llanos on drums. The three musicians have known each other for several years, during whi...

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