Event Details
Welcome to Jazzfest Berlin 2026
From 29 October to 1 November 2026, Berlin once again becomes the capital of international jazz. Jazzfest Berlin is part of the Berliner Festspiele and traditionally marks the closing highlight of the jazz year. In its 63rd edition, the festival presents a program of 24 acts, including four world premieres, two European premieres and five German premieres, with over 130 musicians from more than 25 countries taking part.
Highlights
- 63rd edition of Jazzfest Berlin, founded in 1964 as Berliner Jazztage
- 24 acts including four world premieres, two European and five German premieres
- Over 130 artists from more than 25 countries
- Concerts at the Haus der Berliner Festspiele as well as the clubs A Trane and Quasimodo
- Special concert series at the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church
- Focus program on Japanese music and performing arts, marking the Berliner Festspiele's 75th anniversary
- Broadcasts and recordings in cooperation with ARD and Deutschlandradio
Program
The full program for Jazzfest Berlin 2026 will be released on 10 September. The main venue is the Haus der Berliner Festspiele, with additional concerts at the A Trane jazz club, Quasimodo and the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. The festival brings together style defining icons of jazz and young artists working across a wide range of styles, with a cross generational community program and experimental collaborations that blend jazz with improvisation and other art forms.
Tickets
Advance ticket sales for Jazzfest Berlin 2026 open on 17 September at 2:00 PM through the Berliner Festspiele website. Exact ticket prices will be published together with the program; in previous years prices varied widely depending on the concert and venue. Discounts as well as wheelchair accessible seating and companion tickets are available through the Berliner Festspiele's general ticket service.
Visitor Tips
- Keep an eye on ticket sales and the program from September onward, as popular concerts can sell out quickly.
- The Haus der Berliner Festspiele and nearby venues are well connected by public transport.
- For concerts at smaller clubs like A Trane and Quasimodo, arrive early due to limited capacity.
- Most main concerts take place in the evening; exact times vary by venue and day.
- Wheelchair accessible seating and free companion tickets can be reserved in advance.
