Neuköllner Jazzfest at Schloss Britz
16th Edition — 100 Musicians, 15 Ensembles, Free Admission
About Neuköllner Jazzfest
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A Manor Estate as a Jazz Stage
Schloss Britz with its farmyard at Alt-Britz 73-89 is one of Berlin's most unusual urban ensembles: a 17th-century noble manor house in the middle of Neukölln, surrounded by a farmyard with stables, a row of utility buildings, and a park. Today, it is the cultural center of the Neukölln district with a district museum, city archive, and event hall — and once a year, in January, it is the venue for the Neuköllner Jazzfest.
Students Meet Professionals
The festival is a format by the Paul Hindemith Music School Neukölln in collaboration with Berlin jazz professionals. Students from the music school perform in their own ensembles, while professionals from the Berlin jazz scene present trio and big band programs. Each year features a different instrument focus — 2026: the accordion. This mix — emerging talent and professionals, classical combos to a cappella choirs, avant-garde to standards — is unique in the Berlin festival landscape.
- Where: Schloss und Gutshof Britz, Alt-Britz 73-89, 12359 Berlin
- District: Neukölln, Ortsteil Britz
- Date 2026: January 23–25, 2026 (16th Edition)
- Admission: Free
- 2026 Focus: Accordion
Neukölln — The Jazz District
While Mitte and Friedrichshain are known for techno and indie music, Neukölln has developed into one of Berlin's most important jazz districts in recent years. Venues like Donau115 (acoustic stage), B-Flat (in Mitte, but with Neukölln roots), Sowieso, and several neighborhood pubs support the genre — the Neuköllner Jazzfest brings this scene together in an official capacity once a year. Funding is provided by the Berlin Senate's "Jazz Project Funding 2026."
Neuköllner Jazzfest — edition 2026
From January 23 to 25, 2026, Schloss Britz in Neukölln will become the festival venue for Berlin jazz. Over 100 musicians in 15 ensembles will perform programs covering the entire genre spectrum over three days: avant-garde, standards, big band, a cappella choir, trio format. The focus instrument for 2026 is the accordion — a tribute to this often underestimated instrument in jazz history. Free admission.
Time Slots
- Friday, Jan 23: 7:00 PM–12:00 AM
- Saturday, Jan 24: 7:00 PM–12:00 AM
- Sunday, Jan 25: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Programme Neuköllner Jazzfest 2026
The complete program for the 16th Neuköllner Jazzfest 2026 will be published by the Neukölln District Office on berlin.de/ba-neukoelln and via the Paul Hindemith Music School. Key points for the weekend of January 23–25, 2026:
Friday, January 23, 2026 (7:00 PM–12:00 AM)
- 7:00 PM — Opening in the main hall
- Student ensembles from the Paul Hindemith Music School
- Berlin jazz professionals in trio and quartet formats
- Closing set with big band
Saturday, January 24, 2026 (7:00 PM–12:00 AM)
- Main evening featuring the accordion focus
- Concerts with accordion players from the Berlin scene
- Jazz Competition with award ceremony
- Closing big band
Sunday, January 25, 2026 (11:00 AM–1:00 PM)
- Closing brunch concert
- A cappella choirs and intimate trio formats
- Awarding of festival prizes
2026 Focus: Accordion
The accordion is something of an outsider in jazz history — from Astor Piazzolla to the French musette tradition. The 2026 festival dedicates a special program segment to it, featuring Berlin accordion players.
Highlights Neuköllner Jazzfest 2026
- 16th edition — over 100 musicians in 15 ensembles
- Schloss and Gutshof Britz as a historic festival backdrop
- Students from the music school meet Berlin jazz professionals
- 2026 Focus: Accordion
- Jazz competition with award ceremony on Saturday
- Free admission
Prices Neuköllner Jazzfest 2026
All concerts of the Neuköllner Jazzfest are free. Seating is limited, early arrival is recommended. Funding through Jazz Project Funding 2026 by the Berlin Senate Department for Culture and Europe.
Practical information — Neuköllner Jazzfest
Getting There
Take the U-Bahn line U7 to U Parchimer Allee or U Britz-Süd, then walk for about 10 minutes. Bus 181 or M44 to Alt-Britz. By car: Parking is available around the palace grounds.
Admission
All concerts are free. Seating is limited, so early arrival is recommended, especially for the main Saturday concerts.
Opening Hours
Friday 7:00 PM–12:00 AM, Saturday 7:00 PM–12:00 AM, Sunday 11:00 AM–1:00 PM.
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Where it takes place Neuköllner Jazzfest
Schloss und Gutshof Britz
Alt-Britz 73-89, 12359 Berlin