Name: Jazzfest Neukölln – Kulturstall Schloss & Gutshof Britz 2026
Start: 2026-01-23T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-01-25T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Kulturstall auf dem Gutshof Britz – Schloss & Gutshof Britz

Jazzfest Neukölln

About Jazzfest Neukölln

The Jazzfest Neukölln is the annual festival of the Paul Hindemith Neukölln Music School. 16th edition from January 23–25, 2026, in the Kulturstall at Gutshof Britz. Over 100 musicians in more than 15 jazz ensembles play everything from avant-garde trios to a cappella choirs. In 2026, the "Instrument of the Year," the accordion, takes center stage. Admission to all concerts is free. Two stages feature a competition for preparatory students of Berlin music schools on Friday, stage performances and big bands on Saturday, and a matinee on Sunday.

Dates 23 Jan — 25 Jan 2026

Venue Berlin (11000)

Prices Free

Status Finished

Edition 2026

Jazzfest Neukölln — edition 2026

The 16th Jazzfest Neukölln took place from January 23 to 25, 2026, in the Kulturstall at Gutshof Britz. A three-day program featured: Friday evening, a jazz competition for the StuVo bands of Berlin music schools with jury members Clara Haberkamp, Daniel Mattar, and Paulo Morello; Saturday, stage performances by the music school ensembles and accordion specials (Instrument of the Year 2026); Sunday matinee with Thärichens Tentett and the Flintstones Big Band Berlin. Over 100 musicians in more than 15 ensembles performed on two stages. Admission was free.

16th Jazzfest Neukölln – Accordion, Big Bands, Competition

From January 23 to 25, 2026, the Kulturstall at Gutshof Britz was the living room for the Neukölln jazz scene for three days. The festival combined a high-caliber Jazz Competition for Berlin StuVo Bands on Friday with concerts by ensembles from the Paul Hindemith Music School on Saturday and a big band matinee on Sunday morning. Accordion concerts highlighted the Instrument of the Year 2026; in alternation, teachers, advanced preparatory students, and external Berlin jazz musicians showcased their skills in an unusually diverse range of styles.

Highlights Jazzfest Neukölln 2026

16th Edition • 100+ Musicians in 15+ Ensembles • StuVo Bands Competition with Top Jury • Accordion Special • Big Band Matinee with Thärichens Tentett and Flintstones • Free Admission

Programme Jazzfest Neukölln 2026

Program 2026 – 16th Jazzfest Neukölln

Friday, January 23, 2026 – 7:00 PM–11:45 PM (Doors open 6:30 PM)

Jazz Competition for StuVo Bands of Berlin Music Schools
Jury: Dr. Clara Haberkamp, Prof. Daniel Mattar, Prof. Paulo Morello
Young students perform together with professional Berlin jazz musicians

Saturday, January 24, 2026 – 7:00 PM until midnight

Concerts by the jazz ensembles of the Paul Hindemith Music School
Avant-garde trios and a cappella program
Accordion special for the Instrument of the Year
Award ceremony for the competition by the jury

Sunday, January 25, 2026 – 11:00 AM–1:00 PM (Matinee)

Thärichens Tentett – Big band with vocalists
The Flintstones Big Band Berlin
Accordion specials

Admission

Free for all concerts. Reservations recommended.

Prices Jazzfest Neukölln 2026

Free admission to all concerts. Reservations recommended via the Neukölln Music School website.

Practical information

Practical information — Jazzfest Neukölln

Getting There

Subway U7 to Parchimer Allee (5 min. walk). Tram M44, Bus 181/171. By car: Alt-Britz 81-83, limited parking available at the Gutshof.

Admission

Free for all concerts. Reservations are recommended via the Neukölln Music School website.

Kulturstall

Limited seating (approx. 200 seats). Cloakroom on site. Barrier-free access from the courtyard.

Contact

Paul Hindemith Music School, Tel. 030 90239 3266, [email protected].

Jazz from Neukölln – A Festival with an Educational Focus

The Jazzfest Neukölln is the showcase for the jazz department of the Paul Hindemith Neukölln Music School. Since its first edition around 2011, the festival invites visitors once a year to the Kulturstall at Schloss & Gutshof Britz – a former stable of Gutshof Britz, now serving as a 200-seat event space with historical charm. For the 16th edition, over 100 musicians in more than 15 ensembles will perform a three-day program with a clear educational focus: teachers, students of the preparatory jazz program (StuVo), and established Berlin jazz musicians share the stage. Admission is free.

What Makes the 2026 Edition Special

Instrument of the Year 2026 – Accordion: In concerts on Friday and Sunday, an instrument rarely dominant in jazz takes center stage.
Jazz Competition: On Friday, a high-caliber competition for the StuVo bands of Berlin music schools. Jury: Dr. Clara Haberkamp, Prof. Daniel Mattar, Prof. Paulo Morello.
Breadth of Styles: "Jazz in all its facets, from the avant-garde trio to the a cappella choir."
Big Bands on Sunday: Matinee featuring Thärichens Tentett and the Flintstones Big Band Berlin.

Venue and Location

The Kulturstall is located on the historic Gutshof Britz, one of Berlin's best-preserved Baroque estate complexes. Complementary educational and cultural programs take place in the neighboring Schloss Britz. The Britz district belongs to the Neukölln borough and is easily accessible via U7 (Parchimer Allee) and tram M44. The Gutshof is car-free and located in close proximity to the Hufeisensiedlung (UNESCO World Heritage site).

Funding

The festival is supported by the Berlin Senate Department for Culture and Societal Cohesion as part of the 2026 Jazz Project Funding. The organizer is the Neukölln District Office through the Paul Hindemith Music School.