Ingolstädter Jazztage
International Jazz Festival in the Upper Bavarian Audi City – since 1984
About Jazztage Ingolstadt
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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.
Jazztage Ingolstadt — edition 2026
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.
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
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"
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 — 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.
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Where it takes place Jazztage Ingolstadt
Stadttheater Ingolstadt und weitere Spielstätten
Schloßlände 1, 85049 Ingolstadt