Jazzfest Berlin
One of Europe's oldest and most renowned jazz festivals
About Jazzfest Berlin
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One of the world's most important jazz festivals
Since 1964, Jazzfest Berlin has been a leading address for contemporary jazz on the European continent. Organized by the Berliner Festspiele and supported by federal cultural policy, the festival annually brings together jazz legends and rising stars, avant-garde and tradition, in early November. 2026 marks the 63rd edition — an anniversary coinciding with the 75th birthday of the Berliner Festspiele.
Four venues, one spirit
The main venue is the Haus der Berliner Festspiele on Schaperstraße in Wilmersdorf. However, the festival thrives on its network of venues spread across the city:
- A-Trane (Pestalozzistraße/Charlottenburg) — legendary jazz club, traditionally hosting late-night sessions
- Quasimodo (Charlottenburg) — Berlin's oldest jazz club, operating since 1975
- Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church (Breitscheidplatz) — a sacred space for solo and ambient-oriented performances
- Occasional special venues (Martin-Gropius-Bau, Berghain Kantine, radialsystem)
Program philosophy
Under the artistic direction of Nadin Deventer, Jazzfest Berlin has established itself since 2019 as a curatorial platform for a broad spectrum of jazz — from African-American free jazz and European improvisation music to transnational hybrid projects. The festival annually awards the Albert Mangelsdorff Prize (German Jazz Award), one of the most important accolades in the German jazz scene.
What makes the 2026 edition special
In 2026, two anniversaries coincide: the 63rd edition of the festival and the 75th birthday of the Berliner Festspiele. The full program will be released in September 2026. As in 2025, around 27 acts with over 120 musicians from 20 countries are expected. Three live broadcasts via Deutschlandfunk Kultur, ARD, and rbb radio3 will ensure nationwide reach, as always. A preceding Community Week (workshops, lunch concerts, sessions in Moabit) has been dedicated to Berlin's jazz scene beyond the festival for several years.
Berlin as the jazz capital
The city of Berlin in the state of Berlin hosts one of Europe's densest jazz scenes — with the A-Trane, Quasimodo, Donau115, Schlot, b-flat, and the Berlin University of the Arts „Hanns Eisler“. Jazzfest Berlin is both the highlight and the resonance chamber of this year-round scene — and the reason why Berliners often associate late October with jazz.
Jazzfest Berlin — edition 2026
63rd Jazzfest Berlin — four days, multiple venues
In late autumn 2026, the Haus der Berliner Festspiele on Schaperstraße, along with the Charlottenburg jazz clubs A-Trane and Quasimodo, and the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church will transform into Germany's jazz hub. Artistic Director Nadin Deventer is curating a program for the 63rd edition that, as in previous years, will feature around 27 acts and 120 international musicians from 20 countries. Three live broadcasts via Deutschlandfunk Kultur, ARD, and rbb radio3 are confirmed. The complete lineup will be announced in September 2026.
Programme Jazzfest Berlin 2026
Program 2026 (As of May 2026)
The full program will be announced in September 2026. The following key points are confirmed:
Artistic Direction
- Nadin Deventer (since 2019)
Venues
- Haus der Berliner Festspiele, Schaperstraße 24, 10719 Berlin (Main venue)
- A-Trane, Bleibtreustraße 1 / Pestalozzistraße 105, Charlottenburg
- Quasimodo, Kantstraße 12a, Charlottenburg
- Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, Breitscheidplatz
- Possible special venues (Martin-Gropius-Bau, radialsystem)
Program Structure
- Evening main concerts at the Haus der Berliner Festspiele
- Late-night concerts and jam sessions at A-Trane / Quasimodo
- Solo performances and ambient-oriented sets at the Memorial Church
- Albert Mangelsdorff Prize (German Jazz Award) — awarded annually during the festival
Accompanying Program
- Community Week (typically preceding the festival): Workshops, lunch concerts, sessions in Moabit, collaboration with schools and universities
- Live Broadcasts: Deutschlandfunk Kultur, ARD, rbb radio3
75 Years of Berliner Festspiele
The 2026 edition coincides with the 75th anniversary of the Berliner Festspiele — a special program for the festival's birthday is conceivable, but has not yet been officially confirmed.
Tickets
Advance booking via berlinerfestspiele.de and newsletter registration recommended — top events regularly sell out quickly (2025 occupancy: 99 %).
Highlights Jazzfest Berlin 2026
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Getting there
Haus der Berliner Festspiele: U9 Spichernstraße (5 min. walk). A-Trane: S Savignyplatz. Quasimodo: U Zoologischer Garten. Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church: U Zoologischer Garten/Kurfürstendamm.
Tickets
Single concert tickets typically range from €18–€45 (concessions available). Festival passes are available. Advance booking at Berliner Festspiele, Eventim, and at the respective venue box offices.
Language
Music is instrumental — no language barrier. Moderations usually in German and English.
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Where it takes place Jazzfest Berlin
Haus der Berliner Festspiele (Hauptspielort), A-Trane, Quasimodo, Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtnis-Kirche
Schaperstraße 24, 10719 Berlin