Swing & More – Jazz Kur Concerts Bad Ems
Summery spa concerts with swing, jazz, and big band sound in the Bad Ems Kurpark music pavilion
About Swing & More Bad Ems
The spa concerts in the Bad Ems Kurpark have a long tradition. As early as the 19th century, spa orchestras played for the guests of the "Summer Residence of Europe" – today this tradition lives on under the title "Swing & More – Jazz Kur Concerts", with a contemporary musical flavour.
The venue is the music pavilion in the Kurpark: a pretty little pavilion that offers the audience on the lawns and benches a clear view of the stage. Against the backdrop of the historic spa facilities and the wooded slopes of the Lahn Valley, a very special atmosphere is created.
The 2026 season opens on May 5th with the jazz band The Loft Connection featuring guest singer Aniko Kanthak. Three weeks later, on May 26, 2026, a classic Swing & More concert follows, living up to the series' name.
Throughout the summer, further concerts will complement the programme – with changing ensembles from the spectrum of jazz, swing, small big band, and occasionally Latin and Bossa accents. The common element: light, summery music that suits the open-air atmosphere.
The Jazz Kur Concerts are an important element of the summer cultural offerings in the UNESCO World Heritage site of Bad Ems and are organised by the Staatsbad.
Swing & More Bad Ems — edition 2026
The 2026 season builds on the established tradition of spa concerts. The concept of open-air concerts in the Kurpark combines relaxation, cultural experience, and the special flair of the World Heritage valley.
Programme Swing & More Bad Ems 2026
The exact 2026 programme will be continuously updated by the organiser. Known dates:
- May 5, 2026: The Loft Connection with Aniko Kanthak (Jazz band + vocals)
- May 26, 2026: Swing & More concert
- Further summer and late summer dates: Programme schedule at staatsbad-badems.de
Highlights Swing & More Bad Ems 2026
- Open-air concerts in the music pavilion
- Opening with The Loft Connection and Aniko Kanthak
- Several summer dates spread throughout the season
- Atmosphere of the historic Bad Ems spa concerts
- Location in the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley
Prices Swing & More Bad Ems 2026
Practical information — Swing & More Bad Ems
Venue: Music Pavilion in the Kurpark Bad Ems, 56130 Bad Ems.
Dates 2026: Start on May 5th (The Loft Connection with Aniko Kanthak), May 26th (Swing & More); further summer concerts to follow.
Admission: Information available at staatsbad-badems.de; many spa concerts are free or discounted with the KaiserCard.
Getting there: By train to Bad Ems, short walk to the Kurpark. By car via the B260, parking available in the town centre.
Recommendation: Bring blankets or folding chairs for the lawns; in case of rain, alternative locations will be used.
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