Neuköllner Jazzfest at Schloss Britz

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."