JazzHall SummerFestival
A week of jazz by the Outer Alster — open air and in the concert hall
About JazzHall SummerFest
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Jazz by the Outer Alster
The JazzHall at the Hamburg University of Music and Theatre is located at Harvestehuder Weg 12 — right on the Outer Alster, one of the city's most beautiful spots. This is where the JazzHall SummerFestival takes place at the end of June / beginning of July: a festival week that connects Hamburg's jazz scene with young talents from the university and international guests.
Open Air and Concert Hall
What makes the festival special is its two-part format: afternoon open-air concerts in front of the JazzHall right by the Outer Alster — free of charge, with a picnic atmosphere. Evening concerts in the concert hall with tickets — more established acts and the main program. Those who want a full day of jazz can come to the open-air stage in the afternoon and move to the hall in the evening.
Artists
Young talents from the HfMT jazz program perform on stage alongside established acts: Vimbs Mavimbs (South African bassist), DIALECT (Hamburg project), the Birdland Brothers Jam Session, the Jeremy Pelt Quartet, plus Focus Artists like Laila Nysten and Lucas Brum. The supporting program includes culinary delights by Cornelia Poletto, live music, face painting, and upcycling workshops.
University and District
The organizer is the Hamburg University of Music and Theatre (HfMT), one of Germany's most important music universities. The patron for 2026 is Senator Maryam Blumenthal, Hamburg's Senator for Science, Research, and Equality. District: Rotherbaum, Eimsbüttel borough.
JazzHall SummerFest — edition 2026
JazzHall SummerFestival 2026
From Sunday, June 28 to Saturday, July 4, 2026, the JazzHall SummerFestival of the HfMT Hamburg takes place — a full week of jazz by the Outer Alster with a two-part format.
Open Air by the Outer Alster
In the afternoons, free open-air concerts are held in front of the JazzHall right by the Outer Alster. Young Hamburg acts and guests from the HfMT jazz program alternate on the open-air stage. Picnic atmosphere, water and sun side.
Concert Hall Program
In the evenings, ticketed concerts are held in the JazzHall auditorium. Artists 2026: Vimbs Mavimbs (South African bassist), DIALECT (Hamburg project), Birdland Brothers Jam Session, Jeremy Pelt Quartet. Focus Artists: Laila Nysten and Lucas Brum.
Supporting Program
Culinary delights by Cornelia Poletto, music, face painting, and upcycling workshops. Patronage: Senator Maryam Blumenthal.
Programme JazzHall SummerFest 2026
Sunday, June 28, 2026 — Festival Opening
- Afternoon — Open-air opening by the Outer Alster (free admission)
- Evening — Opening concert in the hall
Monday–Friday, June 29 – July 3, 2026
- Daily afternoons — free open-air concerts in front of the JazzHall
- Daily evenings — concerts in the concert hall (tickets required)
- Birdland Brothers Jam Session, Jeremy Pelt Quartet, Laila Nysten, Lucas Brum, DIALECT, Vimbs Mavimbs, among others
- Supporting program with Cornelia Poletto catering, face painting, upcycling workshops
Saturday, July 4, 2026 — Closing
- Afternoon — final open-air sets
- Evening — festival closing concert in the hall
Detailed program and tickets at jazzhall.hfmt-hamburg.de/summerfestival.
Highlights JazzHall SummerFest 2026
Prices JazzHall SummerFest 2026
Practical information — JazzHall SummerFest
Getting there
U1 Hallerstraße or S-Bahn Dammtor, then about a 10-minute walk along the Alster. Easily accessible by bike. Postal address Harvestehuder Weg 12, visitor entrance Milchstraße 12.
Tickets
Afternoon open-air concerts: Free admission. Evening concerts in the concert hall: require tickets (Tickets via jazzhall.hfmt-hamburg.de).
Good to know
Open-air concerts in all weather (rain → concert hall). Supporting program with catering and workshops. Family-friendly.
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Where it takes place JazzHall SummerFest
JazzHall der HfMT Hamburg (Eingang Milchstraße 12)
Harvestehuder Weg 12, 20148 Hamburg