Wendlandjazz 2026 — Concert Series

Jazz in the Wendland

Wendlandjazz has been a fixture in the musical calendar of the Wendland region for years. The concert series brings contemporary jazz and improvised music to one of Germany's most rural areas — proving that sophisticated music is not just for the metropolises. In 2026, seven concerts are on the program.

Two Venues

The main venue is the traditional Gasthaus Wiese in Gedelitz, part of the municipality of Gorleben. Six of the seven concerts take place here — usually on Saturdays at 8 PM. The seventh concert on August 8th will be held at the KADE Dömitz cultural center on the other side of the Elbe.

2026 Program

The seven concerts in 2026:

• Sat 13.6. — MALSTROM: Florian Walter, Axel Zajak, Jo Beyer
• Sat 11.7. — Soundrise Quartet: „Orange Moon”
• Sat 8.8. — Nähmaschinenquartett (at KADE Dömitz)
• Sat 19.9. — Tobias Hoffmann Trio
• Sat 24.10. — Matthias Kohler THIS IS PAN
• Sat 7.11. — Matti Klessascheck Sextett
• Sat 12.12. — WITOLD: Kalle Kalima, Uli Kempendorff

Artistic Signature

The program shows a clear curatorial signature: contemporary jazz, improvised music, unusual ensembles, and German scene artists with international connections. Names like Kalle Kalima or Uli Kempendorff stand for the high artistic standard.

Inn Atmosphere

Gasthaus Wiese in Gedelitz is more than just a venue — it's a social meeting point. Before and after the concerts, there's a relaxed inn atmosphere, and the audience is close to the action. This intimacy is the special charm of the series.