Internationaler Augsburger Jazzsommer
Jazz under the open sky in the Augsburg Botanical Garden
About Augsburger Jazzsommer
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Jazz in the Botanical Garden
The Internationaler Augsburger Jazzsommer has been a fixture in the Southern German jazz scene for decades. Organized by the Augsburg City Cultural Office, the festival brings internationally acclaimed musicians to the Fuggerstadt every summer. The main venue is the Augsburg Botanical Garden, whose lush greenery provides a unique open-air backdrop; further concerts take place in the Brunnenhof in the Zeughaus.
International Top Artists
The program combines styles from modern jazz to mainstream and experimental sounds. Artists include world stars such as guitar legend Bill Frisell and trumpeter Jeremy Pelt. The concerts are usually played without an intermission and last around 80 minutes – a concentrated, intense listening experience under the open sky.
Atmosphere and Schedule
At the Botanical Garden, admission begins in the early evening, with concerts starting at dusk. Tickets are offered in three price categories. The combination of first-class music and the special atmosphere of the garden is what makes the festival so appealing.
Augsburg and the City Summer
The independent city of Augsburg in the Swabia administrative region is one of Germany's oldest cities. The Jazzsommer is part of the "Augsburger Stadtsommer," a series of cultural events that shape the city's summer cultural life.
Augsburger Jazzsommer — edition 2026
The 34th Internationaler Augsburger Jazzsommer runs from July 8 to August 12, 2026. Concerts in the Botanical Garden take place on July 8, 15, 22, and 29, as well as August 5 and 12; the program is complemented by concerts in the Brunnenhof of the Zeughaus. The festival opens on July 8 with US trumpeter Jeremy Pelt and his all-star rhythm section. On July 15, guitar legend Bill Frisell performs with his trio, expanded to a quartet with guest saxophonist Gregory Tardy. Admission to the Botanical Garden begins at 6 p.m., concerts start at 8 p.m. and last around 80 minutes without intermission. Tickets for the Botanical Garden are offered in three price categories (€36, €32, and €26 plus fees).
Programme Augsburger Jazzsommer 2026
2026 Program (Botanical Garden)
- July 8: Jeremy Pelt (Opening) with All-Star Rhythm Section
- July 15: Bill Frisell Trio/Quartet with Gregory Tardy
- July 22: Concert in the Botanical Garden
- July 29: Concert in the Botanical Garden
- August 5: Concert in the Botanical Garden
- August 12: Closing Concert
Highlights Augsburger Jazzsommer 2026
- 34th edition of the Jazzsommer
- Opening with Jeremy Pelt
- Bill Frisell with Gregory Tardy
- Venues: Botanical Garden and Brunnenhof in the Zeughaus
Prices Augsburger Jazzsommer 2026
Practical information — Augsburger Jazzsommer
Getting There
The Augsburg Botanical Garden is accessible by tram and bus, as well as via the A8 motorway; parking is available on site. The Brunnenhof in the Zeughaus is centrally located in the city center.
Tickets
Tickets for the Botanical Garden are offered in three price categories and are available via reservix.de and the festival website. Advance sales usually start in May.
Tip
Admission to the Botanical Garden from early evening; concerts start at dusk and last around 80 minutes without intermission.
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Where it takes place Augsburger Jazzsommer
Botanischer Garten / Brunnenhof im Zeughaus