Improhazard
Improhazard is an improvisation festival held at the " Kulturnhalle ," where the lineups of participating musicians are determined by a random draw. With 12-minute time slots, variety and spontaneity are guaranteed.
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IMMORTAL ONION
On their new album and during their live performances, the band combines modern technology and an organic sense of rhythm with powerful sounds • Tomir Śpiołek (p, synth), Ziemowit Klimek (synth), Wojtek Warmijak (dr) • Advance tickets: 25 € plus fees
Polyester Club
The DJs at the Polyesterclub bring funk and soul from the '60s and '70s into the 21st century
LeipJAZZig Fall Festival 2026: Songs (Day 2)
The second evening of the LeipJAZZig Fall Festival, themed “Songs” • 8:00 p.m. Bass Colours • 9:00 p.m. Spanish Mode
TELESKOPradius: MARTINA BERTHER + MAX KRAFT + MARY GOULDSBROUGH
From the very beginning, the TELESKOPradius concert series has sought to bring to life the moment of interaction when image meets sound. For the past four years, the “TELESKOP – Studio For Aural Arts” has been presenting experimental electronic music and visual art on an equal footing. The venerable hall at UT Connewitz once again serves as the backdrop for this event.
LeipJAZZig Fall Festival 2026: Songs (Day 3)
The third evening of the LeipJAZZig Fall Festival, themed “Songs” • 8:00 p.m. The New Solarism • 9:00 p.m. Enchanted Skymachines
Mondayboxxx: The Real Jazz Orchestra
Almost every last Monday of the month, the Kulturbar froelich&herrlich in the west wing becomes a jazz venue. Here, local jazz greats improvise in ever-changing constellations - admission free (donation recommended)
DROIDROID
The band from Bremen improvises its way through Krautrock, new wave, and contemporary jazz • Tobias Bruhns (guitar), Andre Kluth (bass), Oskar Schönherr (drums) • 15/10 €
Randi Tytingvåg Trio
The trio led by Randi Tytingvåg is known for its tight ensemble playing and soulful harmonies. All three musicians stand on stage around a microphone: • Randi Tytingvåg (vocals), Dag Vagle (guitar, vocals), Erlend E. Aasland (guitar, banjo, mandolin, vocals) • Advance tickets: 22/18 €, at the door: 27/23 €
Presented by arte – Cine Concert: CLEANING WOMEN Set "AELITA – The Flight to Mars" to Music
The experimental rock band sets the Soviet science fiction silent film “Aelita—The Flight to Mars” to music using homemade instruments.
Oct 2026
Alexander von Schlippenbach “Globe Unity Orchestra” – 60 Years of Apocalyptic Navel-Gazing
SEATED CONCERT – An Anniversary Within an Anniversary: 60 Years of Apocalyptic Introspection. The most significant free-jazz orchestra in European experimental music returns to our festival! Initially dismissed as nonsense and met with ridicule, the ensemble quickly attracted international attention and became a springboard for some of its future star musicians.
Charlie Hunter & Ella Feingold
SEATED CONCERT – Guitar artistry at the highest level: Ella Feingold and Charlie Hunter blend soul, funk, and jazz into a musical universe that is as virtuosic as it is laid-back. When Ella Feingold first saw Charlie Hunter perform live in the late 1990s, a collaboration between them seemed unthinkable. Today, they are an acclaimed duo whose joint album has captivated music greats from around the world.
Jason Moran plays Duke Ellington
SEATED CONCERT – The “most provocative thinker in contemporary jazz” is coming to Leipzig! On his latest album, Moran pays homage to the “Duke” and demonstrates why he is celebrated worldwide as one of the most important voices in contemporary jazz.
Luke Bergman: Solo Pedal Steel Guitar
SEATED CONCERT – With the floating, often melancholic sound of the pedal steel guitar, Luke Bergman tells stories that find a unique resonance in the nocturnal atmosphere of the “ Thomaskirche ” during his Leipzig debut.
Lea Bertucci, “The Oracle”
SEATED CONCERT – The Oracle for the Festival’s Anniversary! Within these historic walls, acoustic premonitions take shape at the tape machine. Using field recordings, collages, and radical sound manipulation, Lea Bertucci creates immersive soundscapes.
Norma Winstone & Kit Downes
SEATED CONCERT – 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 embrace intimacy, and great musical openness, they create a moving dialogue between the generations.
Bill Frisell Trio
SEATED CONCERT – 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 collaborators, Luke Bergman and Tim Angulo.
