Swing in the Air — Bigband der Uni Hohenheim & Fola Dada
Open-Air Anniversary Concert of the Hohenheim Bigband with German Jazz Prize Winner Fola Dada
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Ten Years of Bigband, One Summer Evening
On Friday, June 26, 2026, the University of Hohenheim Bigband will celebrate its 10th anniversary with the open-air concert "Swing in the Air" in the East Courtyard of Hohenheim Palace. The event starts at 7 PM and the concert runs until about 9 PM. In case of bad weather, the entire program will move to the Katharinasaal in the Euroforum, Kirchnerstraße 3, 70599 Stuttgart-Plieningen.
Fola Dada as Guest Voice
Fola Dada, winner of the German Jazz Prize 2022 and one of Germany's most distinguished jazz singers, will be on stage as a prominent musical guest. With the Hohenheim Bigband, she will present pieces from her personal favorite repertoire, specially arranged for the evening; many of the numbers were previously performed with the SWR Bigband.
Samuel Restle, State Jazz Prize Winner 2025
The musical direction is by Samuel Restle, who received the Baden-Württemberg State Jazz Prize in 2025. Under his leadership, the Hohenheim Bigband has become a fixture in the Baden-Württemberg jazz scene — a university ensemble of semi-professional standard.
Hohenheim Palace in the South of Stuttgart
Hohenheim Palace in the Plieningen district of Stuttgart is home to the University of Hohenheim and one of Baden-Württemberg's most beautiful baroque palace complexes. The palace park with its Botanical Garden, Exotic Garden, and State Arboretum forms the ideal open-air backdrop for a summer evening of jazz. Stuttgart is the capital of Baden-Württemberg and seat of the state government — Hohenheim is located about 8 kilometers southeast of the city center.
Swing in the Air — edition 2026
10th Anniversary with Open-Air Concert
The University of Hohenheim Bigband celebrates its 10th anniversary with an open-air concert on Friday, June 26, 2026, in the East Courtyard of Hohenheim Palace. Jazz singer Fola Dada, a multiple award winner and holder of the German Jazz Prize since 2022, will be the musical guest on stage.
The program includes pieces from Fola Dada's personal favorite repertoire, specially arranged for the Hohenheim Bigband. The musical direction is by Samuel Restle, who was honored with the Baden-Württemberg State Jazz Prize in 2025. In case of bad weather, the concert will take place in the Katharinasaal of the Euroforum (Kirchnerstr. 3).
Programme Swing in the Air 2026
Concert Evening
- 7:00 PM — Start of open-air concert in the East Courtyard of Hohenheim Palace
- Program Block 1: Bigband standards and original arrangements
- Program Block 2: Fola Dada as guest voice — pieces from her personal favorite repertoire
- 9:00 PM — End of concert
Performers
- Fola Dada — Vocals (Winner of the German Jazz Prize 2022)
- Samuel Restle — Musical Direction (State Jazz Prize BW 2025)
- University of Hohenheim Bigband
Reserved seats (200 seats) available via the event page of the University of Hohenheim.
Highlights Swing in the Air 2026
- 10th anniversary of the Uni Hohenheim Bigband
- Fola Dada as guest voice (German Jazz Prize 2022)
- Musical direction: Samuel Restle (State Jazz Prize BW 2025)
- Open air in the East Courtyard of the baroque Hohenheim Palace
- Free admission with blanket, reserved seats from €11
Prices Swing in the Air 2026
Standing room with your own blanket: Free admission (donations welcome). Reserved seats: €16 advance / €20 at the door, reduced €11 advance / €15 at the door (students, pupils, severely disabled). 200 reservable seats. Booking via the University of Hohenheim.
Practical information — Swing in the Air
Getting There
Take the U3 subway line to the final stop Plieningen, then walk about 5 minutes to the palace entrance. By car, take the B 27 (exit Plieningen/Hohenheim), parking is available on campus.
Start and Schedule
Friday, June 26, 2026, concert starts at 7 PM, ends around 9 PM. Open air in the East Courtyard of Hohenheim Palace. In case of bad weather, the alternative venue is: Katharinasaal, Euroforum, Kirchnerstraße 3, 70599 Stuttgart.
Admission
Free admission with your own picnic blanket (standing room in the courtyard). Reserved seats: €16 in advance / €20 at the box office; reduced €11 / €15. Reservations via the University of Hohenheim.
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Where it takes place Swing in the Air
Osthof des Schlosses Hohenheim (Open Air) · Ausweich Katharinasaal Euroforum
Schloss Hohenheim, Osthof, 70599 Stuttgart