The “Jazzgarten im Moertelwerk” series is bringing Leipzig’s jazz scene back to the Karl-Heine Canal again this summer. The Moertelwerk’s beer garden transforms into a stage for excellent music, pleasant encounters, and relaxed summer evenings under the open sky • Ida Wutzler (vocals), Laurenz Bogen (keyboards), Aline Patschke (drums), Leo Zwiebel (bass) • Free admission (donations welcome)
The duo takes the audience on a musical journey blending chanson and Latin American rhythms—sometimes playful and free, sometimes classical and elegant • Claudia Wandt (vocals), Frank Kaiser (guitar) • Free admission
Blues musicians from around the world will bring a New Orleans vibe to this Bavarian city in early August: smoky voices and soulful guitar riffs invite you to groove along. And the best part is: all concerts are free • featuring Pristine, the Miller Anderson Band, Zed Mitchell, and many more • Free admission
On balmy summer evenings, various groups perform in the historic courtyard of the Händel-Haus, inviting guests to enjoy the music • Eckart Gleim (guitar), Christian Stefan (guitar), and Bernd Steiner (percussion, vocals) • Advance tickets: 15€
The “Jazzgarten im Moertelwerk” series is bringing Leipzig’s jazz scene back to the Karl-Heine Canal again this summer. The Moertelwerk’s beer garden transforms into a stage for excellent music, pleasant encounters, and relaxed summer evenings under the open sky • Uli Huebner (sax), Marina Schlagintweit (keys), Jakob Obleser (e-b, e-g), Max Stadtfeld (dr) • Free admission (donations welcome)
An open-air festival featuring blues, boogie, modern jazz, and funk invites you to this northern German city. The icing on the cake: all concerts are free • featuring Future3, Wevers Gallery, Cole Chandler, and many more • Free admission
On balmy summer evenings, various ensembles perform in the historic courtyard of the Händel-Haus, inviting visitors to enjoy the music • Stefanie Boltz (vocals), Nenad Uskokovic (clarinet) • Advance tickets: 15€
Founded ten years ago in Brooklyn, this indie-pop trio captivates audiences with lively beats and thought-provoking lyrics. Last year, they released the album *Dance Called Memory*, which has us eagerly anticipating just how memorable this concert—filled with danceable songs—will be • Ian Richard Devaney (vocals), Aidan Noell (synth), Alex MacKay (bass) • Advance tickets: €42.30
The “Jazzgarten im Moertelwerk” series is bringing Leipzig’s jazz scene back to the Karl-Heine Canal again this summer. The Moertelwerk’s beer garden transforms into a stage for excellent music, pleasant encounters, and relaxed summer evenings under the open sky • Markus Rom (electric guitar), Philipp Martin (bass), Hans Arnold (drums, effects) • Free admission (donations welcome)
The Saxony Youth Jazz Orchestra performs works by Reinhold Reini P.-Schmölzer, one of the most notable arrangers in the big band genre. His compositions blend rich tradition with contemporary techniques, creating a powerful and groovy sound • Saxony Youth Jazz Orchestra, Reini P.-Schmölzer (arr) • Advance tickets: €16.50/€12.10
The Peitz Jazz Workshop was once hailed as “Woodstock by the Carp Pond.” And rightly so! After all, this refers to two accolades that have always made the festival so special. Now in its 63rd edition, it is steeped in history and takes place at unique venues, so it’s no surprise that the 62nd edition was awarded the 2026 German Jazz Prize.
On balmy summer evenings, various groups perform in the historic courtyard of the Händel-Haus, inviting guests to enjoy the music • Rüdiger Krause (guitar, vocals), Jörg Leistner (piano), Daniel Werbach (bass), and Markus Lämmel (drums) • Advance tickets: 15€
Since 2003, the Paris-based collective has achieved cult status in the post-punk scene. They continue to thrill audiences with their iconic songs and fresh interpretations. Caroline Schaeffler will be performing as the opening act this evening • lineup TBA • Advance tickets: €42.60/€40.60
At the foot of the Alps, in the town of Saalfelden—home to 20,000 people—the big names of the international jazz scene are coming together once again this year. The Sheen Trio, Thousand Leaves, the Henriette Eilertsen Trio, and Delphine Joussein’s “Calamity” are just a few of the remarkable acts set to liven up the atmosphere at the Steinernes Meer.
With last year’s “Chin Up Buttercup,” the Canadian musician has released an electro-pop album that captivates listeners with its hypnotic beats and politically charged lyrics—and at her live shows, it doesn’t take long before the audience is on its feet dancing • Katie Stelmanis (vocals, synth) • Advance tickets: €29.45,
The two show hosts delight audiences with a mix of jazz, comedy, and pop. Full of life and wit, they put on a concert for the whole family • Sascha Stiehler (piano, synth), Antonio Lucaciu (saxophone, vocals) • Advance tickets: €33.80/€18.40
The concert series featuring guitarist and project leader Jonas Dorn has been running since 2017. Once a month, a changing lineup performs jazz classics, original compositions, experimental electronic sounds, and free jazz. • Lineup: t.b.a. • Admission on a donation basis
Film and jazz music have gone hand in hand since the dawn of cinema. The first sound film was *The Jazz Singer*, and one need only think of Miles Davis’s soundtrack to *Elevator to the Gallows*. The early work of the Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble sounds similar; the group emerged from a project to set silent films like *Nosferatu* and *Metropolis* to music.
The acclaimed indie rock sensation is coming to Leipzig on tour to thrill audiences with its rebellious rock and pop melodies • Tom Blackwell (vocals), Andy Parmley (guitar), Chris Parmley (drums), Andy Bensley (guitar), Alfie Annable (piano) • Advance tickets: €26.75
Back to the Future: The “most provocative thinker in contemporary jazz” is coming to Leipzig!
Jazz icon Norma Winstone and exceptional pianist Kit Downes demonstrate just how inspiring a 45-year age difference can sound: With curiosity, a willingness to be intimate, and great musical openness, they create a moving dialogue between the generations.
To celebrate his 75th birthday, guitar legend Bill Frisell is embarking on a major birthday tour. With his unmistakable sound, he has left his mark on music history and continues to thrill his audiences to this day. For the concert at the Schauspiel Leipzig, Frisell will be joined on stage by two like-minded partners: Luke Bergman and Tim Agula.
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