Jazz Lounge
Every week, guitarist Rüdiger Krause presents an evening of jazz tunes at the Phat Cat with a rotating lineup • TBA • Admission: €10–12
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Monday jazz in the temporary store: TITANOBOA
Just as immense as the Titanoboa is the trio’s enthusiasm for performing, as they present a mix of original compositions and fresh takes on sophisticated pop standards by acts such as Talk Talk, Björk, and Radiohead • Jan Zeimetz (drums), Lucas Kolbe (double bass), Vincent Meissner (piano) • Tickets: €15/€10
HMT Stage Night: Hätsch Organ Trio
Concert and jam session presented by Jazzclub and HMT Leipzig • Oliver Hatch (guitar), Julian Kay Zichner (organ), Valentin Steinle (drums) • Free admission
Change Request
A reunion of a special kind: After ten years, the Leipzig-based group is reuniting for a concert evening at Horns Erben. Their repertoire includes original compositions as well as selected jazz standards • Antonio Lucaciu (sax), Sascha Stiehler (p), Matze Eichhorn (db), Jan Roth (dr) • Advance tickets 22/19 € plus fees, at the door 25/20 €
Jazzclub : Lucrecia Dalt (Opening act: Moritz Fasbender)
Born in Pereira, Colombia, Lucrecia Dalt has since established herself as a prominent figure in the world of contemporary experimental music. Her professional journey—from civil engineer to sound artist—began while she was working at a geotechnical engineering firm in Medellín, where she discovered computer-assisted music production.
55th Moers Festival (May 21–25)
The moers has always been a beacon of jazz in the German festival scene. Under the title “…wie im Märchen” (Like in a Fairy Tale), this year’s edition once again promises a welcome escape from reality. Especially since, thanks to the solidarity-based pricing system, even those on a tighter budget can afford it • featuring Binghi, SORBD, presence of a voice, Clemens Köhler Trio, and many more • Festival ticket 300/172/129/87/45 €
Hammond[dʒæz]Session #34
The Hammond session takes place every third Thursday at Horns Erben - opener: t.b.a. - Admission free
Jazz at Simmini
Starting now, Simmini will be treating us to a jazz session every other Thursday • Max Steinau (guitar), Paula Wünsch (double bass), Tim Gerwien (drums) • Free admission
Wave-Gotik-Treffen Leipzig (WGT) (May 22–25)
Leipzig is turning black again—and this Pentecost will once more be treated to a four-day cacophony of Goth, Wave, post-punk, and similar dark sounds • featuring The Underground Youth, Anja Huwe/Xmal Deutschland, Einstürzende Neubauten, Fliehende Stürme, Freunde der Italienischen Oper, Hackedepiciotto, London After Midnight, and many more. • Advance festival ticket: €190
NAUTILUS
The trio blends elements of jazz, disco, funk, soul, and hip-hop into a truly unique sound • Toshiyuki Sasaki (drums), Shigeki Umezawa (bass), Daisuke Takeuchi (keyboards)
Sandman Project
The sextet blends jazz, groove, and global musical influences • Advance tickets: €13/€10 plus fees; at the door: €18/€13
Jazz Lounge
Every week, guitarist Rüdiger Krause presents an evening of jazz tunes at the Phat Cat with a rotating lineup • TBA • Admission: €10–12
Monday Jazz at the Pop-Up Shop: Takes
This lineup is rarely seen in the jazz world: featuring the bass clarinet, double bass, and cello, the trio creates acoustic soundscapes that transcend the ordinary • Edgar Neumann (bcl), Kevin Knödler (db), Johann von Ruthendorf (vc) • Tickets: €15/€10
HMT Stage Night: Victor Möhmel Trio
Concert and jam session in collaboration with Jazzclub and HMT Leipzig • Victor Möhmel (p), Simon Kuban (b), Christoph Sprenger (dr) • Free admission
Julian Kay Zichner – Final Concert
This evening, the young pianist will perform his own compositions as well as pieces by the musical heroes who have inspired him over the past few years • Julian Kay Zichner (p), Christoph Sprenger (db), Guillermo Valdivia (dr) • Advance tickets: €12/€10, at the door: €15/€12
XJAZZ (May 28–31)
XJAZZ, which has only been around since 2014, has grown over the years to become the capital’s largest jazz festival thanks to its focus on international and emerging acts • featuring the Moses Yoofee Trio, Kit Downes & Delphine Joussein, Sorvina, and many more • Festival pass: €99
Horns[dʒæz]Session
The jazz session takes place every Thursday at Horns Erben - opener: t.b.a. - Admission free
SLY5THAVE
The sound of the highly sought-after producer, arranger, and composer Sly5thAve is equally influenced by orchestral arrangements, jazz improvisation, and hip-hop productions • Sly5thAve (baritone sax, tenor sax), Matt Muehling (guitar), Kwinton Gray (piano, keyboards), Ryan Hagler (electric bass), Jackie Withmill Jr (dr) • Advance tickets €25
Lyn&TheFingers
If you can’t make it to the “Laden auf Zeit” on May 4, you’ll have another chance that evening to see the current winner of the Leipzig Jazz Young Talent Award perform live • Nora Lyn Handschuh (vocals), Marvin Uhlig (flute), Julius Bode (trumpet), Caspar Rutsch (tenor sax), Anna Siroshtan (piano), Guillermo Valdivia (double bass), Christoph Sprenger (drums) • Advance tickets: €29/€18/€14
Horst Hansen Trio
What do you get when you mix jazz, rock, hip-hop, and avant-garde? The Horst Hansen Trio shows us: Überjazz! With its playful precision and energetic presence, the trio has left audiences in awe at numerous festivals in recent years, including XJAZZ, the Leverkusen Jazz Days, and the Düsseldorf Jazzy Rally • Manfred McFarlane (sax), Otto Egon Querfeld (tr), Hans-Dieter Zimmermann (kb), Heinz Günther (b), Eberhardt (dr) • Advance tickets €16/€12, at the door €20/€15
Jazzclub Double Concert: Ava Mendoza (solo) & ITOE
Between improvisation and experimental soundscapes: Ava Mendoza and ITOE in a double concert.
Jazz Lounge
Every week, guitarist Rüdiger Krause presents an evening of jazz tunes at the Phat Cat with a rotating lineup • TBA • Admission: €10–12
June 2026
Jazzclub : Johanna Summer Trio
Johanna Summer is one of the most compelling voices at the intersection of jazz and classical music. Together with Tobias Fröhlich and Jan Einar Groh, she creates an open, delicately balanced sound in their trio that effortlessly combines virtuosic playing with a sense of natural ease.
Jazzclub : Reznichenko/Gropper/Haberl
Olga Reznichenko, Andi Haberl, and Philipp Gropper create expansive soundscapes—sometimes pulsating and explosive, sometimes hypnotic and groovy. It’s no wonder, given that the lineup brings together three of the most prominent musicians on the European jazz and improvisation scene.
