Name: Ingolstädter Jazztage 2026
Start: 2026-11-07T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-11-14T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Stadttheater Ingolstadt und weitere Spielstätten

Jazztage Ingolstadt

About Jazztage Ingolstadt

The Ingolstädter Jazztage are among the most traditional jazz festivals in Bavaria. Since 1984, international jazz has met regional young talents at several venues in the Upper Bavarian city of Ingolstadt. Since 2024, the artistic director has been drummer Wolfgang Haffner, who has made the festival one of the most important industry meeting points in Southern Germany with a mix of major concerts, workshops, school programs, and the legendary Jazz Party.

Dates 07 Nov — 14 Nov 2026

Venue Ingolstadt (09161)

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Edition 2026

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The 43rd Ingolstädter Jazztage in 2026 runs from November 7 to 14. Artistic Director: Wolfgang Haffner (3rd year). Top acts: Take 6, Till Brönner, Landgren/Wollny/Danielsson/Haffner, Sebastian Studnitzky with the Kammerphilharmonie. Legendary Jazz Party, "Jazz in den Kneipen," and school workshops "Jazz an den Schulen" from Nov 9-13.

From November 7 to 14, 2026, the Ingolstadt Cultural Office invites you to the 43rd edition of the Ingolstädter Jazztage. Under the artistic direction of Wolfgang Haffner (3rd year), the festival offers a top-class program: Sebastian Studnitzky connects the festival with the Kammerphilharmonie in "Jazz meets Orchestra," the Swedish supergroup Landgren / Wollny / Danielsson with Wolfgang Haffner performs in the Festsaal, and Till Brönner and the a cappella ensemble Take 6 are further highlights of the major concerts.

The legendary Jazz Party remains a highlight with eight parallel ensembles: Nik Bärtsch's Ronin, Electro Deluxe, Heavytones, Ida Sand & Magnus Lindgren, Peki Momés, DJ Lilah Amar, Robinson Khoury, and Chris Minh Doky & The Nomads (with Manu Katché, Till Brönner, and Simon Oslender). "Jazz in den Kneipen" with 16 acts in 10 city center locations brings freely accessible festival flair to the city. Educational program: "Jazz an den Schulen" from November 9 to 13.

Highlights Jazztage Ingolstadt 2026

43rd edition since 1984 – over 40 years of tradition
Artistic direction by Wolfgang Haffner (3rd year)
Legendary Jazz Party with 8 parallel stages
Take 6, Till Brönner, Landgren/Wollny/Danielsson/Haffner
"Jazz in den Kneipen" with 16 acts in 10 locations
Educational program "Jazz an den Schulen"

Programme Jazztage Ingolstadt 2026

Festival Highlights 2026

Opening: Stromlos Bigband
Major Concerts: Take 6 (Closing); Till Brönner; Landgren / Wollny / Danielsson / Haffner; Sebastian Studnitzky & Kammerphilharmonie ("Jazz meets Orchestra")
Jazz Party: Nik Bärtsch's Ronin, Electro Deluxe, Heavytones, Ida Sand & Magnus Lindgren, Peki Momés, DJ Lilah Amar, Robinson Khoury, Chris Minh Doky & The Nomads
Jazz in den Kneipen: 16 acts in 10 city center locations
Jazz an den Schulen: November 9 to 13 (Workshop)
YOUNG JAZZ: Children's and youth concerts, workshops, performances by school ensembles

Prices Jazztage Ingolstadt 2026

Tickets are available via ticket-regional.de and at the box office of the Stadttheater Ingolstadt. Major concerts approx. €35-€65, Jazz Party as a package ticket is cheaper, "Jazz in den Kneipen" is free. Main sponsors: Sparkasse Ingolstadt Eichstätt, Audi AG.

Practical information

Practical information — Jazztage Ingolstadt

Getting There

Ingolstadt is located directly on the A9 (Munich–Berlin) and the A92 motorways, with its own ICE train stop at the main station. Approx. 35 minutes by ICE from Munich, approx. 60 minutes from Nuremberg. From the main station to the Stadttheater is about a 20-minute walk or 10 minutes by city bus.

Tickets

Tickets are available via ticket-regional.de and at the box office of the Stadttheater Ingolstadt. Prices vary depending on the concert (major concerts approx. €35-€65, festival specials and Jazz Party often cheaper).

Tip

The Jazz Party on one of the festival evenings is the hallmark of the Ingolstädter Jazztage – with one ticket, all parallel stages are accessible. For "Jazz in den Kneipen," a stroll through the city center is worthwhile – the 16 acts play free of charge.

Southern Germany's Renowned Jazz Festival

The Ingolstädter Jazztage is one of the oldest and most renowned jazz festivals in Bavaria. It was launched in 1984 and has taken place annually in November in the Upper Bavarian city of Ingolstadt ever since. The central venue is the Stadttheater Ingolstadt with its Festsaal, Großes Haus, and Werkstattbühne; additional events are spread across up to 13 venues – churches, theaters, galleries, cafés – in the city center.

Artistic Direction by Wolfgang Haffner

Since 2024, the renowned drummer and bandleader Wolfgang Haffner has been responsible for the artistic direction of the festival; Joey Finger and Matthias Neuburger are the project managers. Haffner – himself a multiple ECHO award winner and internationally sought-after studio and live drummer – has sharpened the profile of the Jazztage and given it a prominent lineup: top acts from the international jazz scene, paired with crossover projects and a strong focus on emerging talent.

Program Components

The festival offers a wide range of formats: Symphonic programs ("Jazz meets Orchestra" with Sebastian Studnitzky and the Kammerphilharmonie), concerts by international stars (Take 6, Till Brönner, Landgren/Wollny/Danielsson/Haffner), the legendary Jazz Party with up to eight parallel ensembles, "Jazz in den Kneipen" (Jazz in the Pubs) with 16 acts at 10 city center locations simultaneously, as well as the educational program "YOUNG JAZZ" and workshops "Jazz an den Schulen" (Jazz in Schools).

History and Significance

Founded in 1984 – over 40 years of festival history
International top acts meet regional talent
Up to 13 venues in the city center
Artistic direction by Wolfgang Haffner
Organized by: Cultural Office of the City of Ingolstadt
Main Sponsors: Sparkasse Ingolstadt Eichstätt, Audi AG

Ingolstadt, with around 140,000 inhabitants, is the second-largest city in Upper Bavaria after Munich, known as the Audi City and a university location. The Jazztage contribute significantly to the city's cultural profile and attract a specialist audience from all over Bavaria, the Munich metropolitan region, and all of Germany.