Following its hugely successful festival debut last year, the A-Minor Festival is back for a second edition. The “A-minor” in the name doesn’t imply a gloomy mood at all—in the Halle dialect, the phrase “Ey meine:r!” is just as much a friendly greeting.
Following its hugely successful festival debut last year, the A-Minor Festival is back for a second edition. The “A-minor” in the name doesn’t imply a gloomy mood at all—in the Halle dialect, the phrase “Ey meine:r!” is just as much a friendly greeting.
The 1936 Soviet silent film “COSMIC JOURNEY” will be accompanied by a percussive live performance by drummer and musical jack-of-all-trades FM Einheit, who will use his hands, hammers, drills, and other tools • Advance tickets: €15.50; at the door: €20
The solo project of the guitarist who shaped the sound of the legendary Cinematic Orchestra for years • Advance tickets: 25 € plus fees
The jazz series “audible enclaves” is moving from the Kino der Jugend to Hans-Poeche-Straße 7. The series showcases contemporary jazz and improvised music in the unique setting of the HP7 courtyard. International musicians are invited to perform at the concerts, where they play their own music alongside a core group of jazz musicians from Leipzig. This time, bassist Ruth Goller, originally from South Tyrol, is traveling from London to perform. • Ruth Goller (b), Max Steinau (git), Tim Gerwien (dr) • Admission by donation
Following its hugely successful festival debut last year, the A-Minor Festival is back for a second edition. The “A-minor” in the name doesn’t imply a gloomy mood at all—in the Halle dialect, the phrase “Ey meine:r!” is just as much a friendly greeting.
Under the theme “Shifting Voices,” the festival brings cross-cultural sounds to Leipzig • Perperúna Ensamble, Rosa Rau, and many more • September 12–13, 2026
Following its hugely successful festival debut last year, the A-Minor Festival is back for a second edition. The “A-minor” in the name doesn’t imply a gloomy mood at all—in the Halle dialect, the phrase “Ey meine:r!” is just as much a friendly greeting.
One of Spain’s most powerful voices will perform in Dresden alongside The LEANING IN Underground, a band originally formed to play at underground venues • Nicolai Daneck (p), Linus Eppinger (git), Ties Laarakker (b), Peter Primus Frosch (dr), Paula Bilá (voc) • Free admission (donations welcome)
The Organ Trio brings together three distinguished musicians to form a group with a distinctive sound • Lucas Rauch (drums), Steffen Greisiger (organ), Lars Kutschke (guitar) • Free admission (donations welcome)
This trio led by the Norwegian guitarist delivers uncompromising and entertaining prog-jazz • Hedwig Mollestad Thomassen (guitar), Ellen Brekken (bass), Var Loe Bjørnstad (drums) • Advance tickets: 25 € plus fees
A couple is having a picnic in the park »»zoom«« the park in the city »»zoom«« the city in the country »»zoom«« the country on the globe »»zoom«« the Earth in the solar system »»zoom«« … – this is how the short film “Powers of Ten” (1977) by brothers Ray and Charles Eames begins. The perspective widens, revealing the connections from the very small to the nearly infinite.
The Hammond Session takes place at Horns Erben every third Thursday • Session Openers: Steffen Greisiger, Lars Kutschke, Peter Weniger • Free admission
A couple is having a picnic in the park »»zoom«« the park in the city »»zoom«« the city in the country »»zoom«« the country on the globe »»zoom«« the Earth in the solar system »»zoom«« … – this is how the short film “Powers of Ten” (1977) by brothers Ray and Charles Eames begins. The perspective widens, revealing the connections from the very small to the nearly infinite.
Three evenings, three ensembles, three radically different approaches to jazz: Once again, the LeipJAZZig collective is showcasing itself in September as a visionary curator of Leipzig’s vibrant jazz scene.
Born out of an unexpected collaboration in Frankfurt, Beats&Breezes blends jazz with familiar beats that unfold in fresh and experimental ways
The electric trio—comprising an electric guitar, an electric bass, and an electric drum set—explores sound as a medium that occupies space • Ensemble: Pony Says (Lucas Gerin, Felix Nagl, Thilo Ruck), Maximilan Marcoll, Damian Ibn Salem
Saxophonist Asger Nissen will perform in Neukölln with his quartet
A couple is having a picnic in the park »»zoom«« the park in the city »»zoom«« the city in the country »»zoom«« the country on the globe »»zoom«« the Earth in the solar system »»zoom«« … – this is how the short film “Powers of Ten” (1977) by brothers Ray and Charles Eames begins. The perspective widens, revealing the connections from the very small to the nearly infinite.
A guest from Brazil on Backstone Funk
Three evenings, three ensembles, three radically different approaches to jazz: Once again, the LeipJAZZig collective is showcasing itself in September as a visionary curator of Leipzig’s vibrant jazz scene.
Ingi Bjarni is once again a guest at the “CAMPUS JAZZ” concert series, this time with his piano trio • Ingi Bjarni (p), Bárður Reinert Poulsen (db), Magnús Trygvason Eliassen (dr) • Admission: 25/20/15 €
A couple is having a picnic in the park »»zoom«« the park in the city »»zoom«« the city in the country »»zoom«« the country on the globe »»zoom«« the Earth in the solar system »»zoom«« … – this is how the short film “Powers of Ten” (1977) by brothers Ray and Charles Eames begins. The perspective widens, revealing the connections from the very small to the nearly infinite.
Three evenings, three ensembles, three radically different approaches to jazz: Once again, the LeipJAZZig collective is showcasing itself in September as a visionary curator of Leipzig’s vibrant jazz scene.
The neoclassical musician with the bull mask is touring Europe with his new album, “I AM NOT LAMBERT,” which features vocal parts for the first time • Lambert (piano, composition), Daniel Schaub (guitar, bass, drums), Marie-Claire Schlameus (cello), Ralph Heidel (saxophone, clarinet, flute) • Advance tickets: 35 €
Japanese folk—grounded yet psychedelic. Live at Backstone Funk.
This contemporary jazz band incorporates elements of progressive rock, Russian folk music, and classical music into its style • Tatjana Sawjalow (vocals/keyboards), Flo Hasenfuss (guitar), Felix Gerbig (bass), Martin Surga (drums) • 15/10 €
With his trio, the Italian guitarist and composer blends European and American jazz traditions into an energetic concert experience • Federico Pecoraro (b), Antonio Cerfeda (dr), Simone Basil (git) • Free admission (donations welcome)
Drummer Peter Gall will release a new album, *drum seeds*, in early September. Shortly thereafter, he will perform his solo show at Donau115.
The Australian pianist is known for her warm and delicate sounds, blending neoclassical and jazz • Advance tickets: 16/12 €; at the door: 20/16 €
The medium-sized ensemble combines blues and rock riffs with jazz-inspired playing styles and boundary-pushing improvisations
Every Thursday, there's a jazz session at Horns Erben • Session opener: Steffen Nora Lyn Handschuh • Free admission
As part of their tour for their new album “Bolts,” the Norwegian psych-jazz band Møster! will also be stopping in Connewitz • Kjetil Møste (sax), Hans Magnus “Snah” Ryan (guitar), Nikolai Hængsle (bass) • Advance tickets: 22 €
At Jolys Musikbar, the duo Que Pasa stirs up a longing for the South with their jazz-infused sound and singer-songwriter elegance • Claudia Wandt (vocals), Frank Kaiser (guitar, loop, bass)
With electronically enhanced guitar textures, Eivind Aarset continues to captivate audiences on his new release with clear, cinematic sounds. Together with his quartet, he will present his album “Strange Hands” in Dresden • Eivind Aarset (guitar), Audun Erlien (bass), Wetle Holte (drums), Erland Dahlen (drums) • Advance tickets: 25 € plus fees
In her music, characterized by her warm vocal tone, singer kâyame blends elements of R&B, soul, and jazz • Enna Lesch (b), Sebastian Wappler (p), Heinrich Eißmann (dr), kâyame (voc) • Advance tickets: 13/10 €, at the door: 17/13 €
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.
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
The DJs at the Polyesterclub bring funk and soul from the '60s and '70s into the 21st century
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.
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)
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 €
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 €
The experimental rock band sets the Soviet science fiction silent film “Aelita—The Flight to Mars” to music using homemade instruments.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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