Bavarian Jazz Weekend Regensburg
One of Europe's largest free jazz festivals
About Jazz Weekend Regensburg
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Jazz in the City, a City in Jazz
The Bavarian Jazz Weekend Regensburg is an institution of the German jazz scene and one of the largest free jazz festivals in Europe. Its motto "Jazz in the City, a City in Jazz" gets to the heart of the concept: the entire Regensburg Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2006, becomes the festival stage.
Over 100 Concerts in the Old Town
Over four days, more than 100 concerts will take place – on large stages such as Haidplatz, Bismarckplatz, and Domplatz, as well as on numerous small stages in courtyards, restaurants, bars, and on the Danube. The neighboring town of Kallmünz is also included via a free shuttle service, for example with Atelier Wigg and Kulturschmiede.
Artistic Direction and Organizers
The organizer is the Cultural Office of the City of Regensburg. Christian Sommerer has been the artistic director since autumn 2021. A curatorial board, including JazzZeitung, the Berlin ensemble gamut inc, Jazzclub Regensburg, and the Jazz department of the Hochschule für Musik Nürnberg, helps shape the program.
A City Celebrates Jazz
The festival ranges from gentle melodies in dreamy courtyards to rousing sessions in restaurants and bars. The combination of a medieval backdrop, free admission, and musical diversity makes the Jazz Weekend a flagship event for the Oberpfalz and Bavaria.
Jazz Weekend Regensburg — edition 2026
From July 2 to 5, 2026, the Bavarian Jazz Weekend Regensburg will celebrate its 45th edition. Over 100 concerts will fill large stages like Haidplatz, Bismarckplatz, and Domplatz, as well as numerous small stages in courtyards, bars, and on the Danube.
The neighboring town of Kallmünz is also included via a free shuttle. The artistic direction is by Christian Sommerer; the program is shaped by a curatorial board of jazz scene experts.
Programme Jazz Weekend Regensburg 2026
Venues 2026 (Selection)
- Large Stages: Haidplatz, Bismarckplatz, Domplatz, Thurn und Taxis Palace
- Small Stages: Courtyards, Restaurants, Bars, Danube Bank
- Kallmünz: Atelier Wigg, Kulturschmiede (free shuttle)
- Over 100 concerts over four days
Highlights Jazz Weekend Regensburg 2026
- 45th edition of the festival
- Over 100 concerts over four days
- Free admission to open-air concerts
- UNESCO World Heritage Old Town as a stage
- Free shuttle to Kallmünz
Prices Jazz Weekend Regensburg 2026
Admission to the open-air concerts is free. Some indoor concerts may be ticketed.
Practical information — Jazz Weekend Regensburg
Getting There
Regensburg's Old Town is within walking distance of the main train station. Due to its city center location, arriving by train is recommended. A free shuttle bus runs between Regensburg and Kallmünz during the festival.
Admission
Admission to the open-air concerts is free.
Tip
The complete program with over 100 concerts and all venues will be published on the official website.
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Where it takes place Jazz Weekend Regensburg
Altstadt Regensburg (Haidplatz, Bismarckplatz, Domplatz u.a.)