AngraJazz 2026: International Jazz Festival on Terceira

Welcome to AngraJazz 2026 in Angra do Heroismo

In the UNESCO World Heritage old town of Angra do Heroísmo on the Azorean island of Terceira, the 27th edition of the international jazz festival AngraJazz takes place. Over three nights, the Grande Auditório of the Centro Cultural e de Congressos becomes a stage for world class jazz, this year marked in particular by the hundredth anniversary of Miles Davis and John Coltrane.

Highlights and Attractions at AngraJazz in Angra do Heroismo

• Opening concert by the Orquestra Angrajazz performing 100 Anos de Miles Davis, Miles and Gil, directed by Pedro Moreira
• Leïla Olivesi Octet performing African Rhapsody
• Pedro Neves Quarteto together with the Tyreek McDole Quartet
• Aaron Parks and Walter Smith III performing a duo program dedicated to John Coltrane
• Closing concert by the acclaimed SFJAZZ Collective with Native Dancer plus new compositions
• The accompanying Jazz na Rua program in the week before the festival, bringing local and national bands to cafés and public spaces around the city
• The historic backdrop of the UNESCO World Heritage city of Angra do Heroísmo framing the whole festival

Program and Schedule: What to Expect in 2026

The festival runs over three evenings, each featuring two concerts back to back in the Grande Auditório, typically starting around 21:30 with a second, later concert following. The main program is complemented by the Jazz na Rua street concerts held the week before the festival, with bands performing at various spots around the historic center.

Tickets and Admission for AngraJazz 2026

Single evening tickets for AngraJazz 2026 start at around 16 to 25 euros face value depending on seating category, plus booking fees from the chosen ticket provider. Three day passes covering different sections of the hall are also available. Tickets can be purchased online as well as at the Câmara Municipal public counter and directly at the Centro Cultural e de Congressos.

Visitor Tips: Travel and Accommodation in Angra do Heroismo

• Angra do Heroísmo is located on Terceira Island in the Azores and is reached via Lajes Airport with connecting flights from Lisbon or Ponta Delgada
• The historic old town is compact and easy to explore on foot, with the Centro Cultural located centrally in the city
• Early October usually brings mild but changeable autumn weather to the Azores, so a light rain jacket is a good idea
• As the island is in high demand with visitors, flights and accommodation should be booked well in advance