Pijazzo – Piano Jazz at the Palais

Piano Jazz in the Heart of Bayreuth

Pijazzo – Piano Jazz at the Palais is a festival for sophisticated piano jazz in the Upper Franconian festival city of Bayreuth (Bavaria). The venue is the inner courtyard of Palais Steingraeber, the home of the world-renowned Steingraeber piano manufactory. The organizer is Jazzforum Bayreuth e.V. in cooperation with Steingraeber and Studiobühne.

The Concept: Four Days, Five Concerts, The Grand Piano at the Center

The festival follows a clear idea: four days, five concerts, with the grand piano at the center of attention. All concerts take place outdoors in the Palais courtyard; a majority of the seats are covered or protected by umbrellas. A special feature is the integration of the city church's carillon into the musical experience – music and location merge to create a unique atmosphere.

Program Profile

• International pianists and their trios/duos
• Program spanning jazz, classical, neoclassical, flamenco, and electronic sounds
• Intimate open-air setting with high concert quality
• Festival pass for all concerts offering significant savings

Significance

With its combination of excellent piano jazz and a historic manufactory ambiance, Pijazzo has established itself as a refined, curated festival since its inception. 2026 will mark its sixth edition. The close connection to its location in Bayreuth – the city of the Wagner Festival and the Steingraeber piano manufactory – gives the festival a distinctive profile in the Franconian cultural calendar.