Jazzfest Ahrenshoop

From June 18 to 21, 2026, the 25th Jazzfest Ahrenshoop will transform the Baltic Sea resort into an anniversary festival stage. At around 17 venues – terraces and stages of hotels, guesthouses, restaurants, cafés, as well as galleries and event houses – approximately 40 ensembles from Germany and the international jazz scene will perform.

On the main stage, Max Mutzke and Marialy Pacheco will perform on the opening night, American singer and saxophonist Curtis Stigers on June 19, the Ida Sand Trio on June 20, and the Ahrenshooper Social Club at the closing concert on June 21. Other performers include the Henning Schiewer Quintett, Hila Kulik & Atrin Madani, and numerous bands offering a stylistic range from Swing, Latin Jazz, Ska, Folk, Funk, Brass, Dixieland, Boogie Woogie, Blues, Balkan Jazz, Rock 'n' Roll, to Pop.

Thu, June 18, 2026 — Main Stage

• Max Mutzke & Marialy Pacheco

Fri, June 19, 2026 — Main Stage

• Curtis Stigers

Sat, June 20, 2026 — Main Stage

• Ida Sand Trio

Sun, June 21, 2026 — Closing

• Ahrenshooper Social Club

Supporting Program at 17 Venues

• Around 40 ensembles, Swing to Pop
• Concerts in hotels, restaurants, galleries

• 25th Anniversary Edition since 2002
• Max Mutzke & Marialy Pacheco (Opening)
• Curtis Stigers (USA)
• Ida Sand Trio
• Around 17 venues, 40 ensembles

Getting There

By train to Ribnitz-Damgarten West or Rostock Hbf, then by bus via Wustrow to Ahrenshoop. By car via the B105 / B70 to Ribnitz-Damgarten, then take the L21 onto the Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula.

Admission

Festival pass 4 concerts €200–€240, 3 concerts €150–€200, 2 concerts €100–€140, single tickets €50–€60 (main stage), festival wristband €20 (all venues except main stage). Advance booking via Reservix and the local tourist office.

Accommodation

Numerous guesthouses, hotels, and holiday apartments in the Baltic Sea resort – book early, the festival weekend is in high demand.