Where bales of cotton once piled high, chords will fill the air this September: At the Gervener Ballenlager, the Ems Jazz Festival is bringing nine diverse bands to the stage for three days this year—for the fifth time • featuring the Jens Düppe Quintet, Shuteen Erdenebaatar, the Horst Hansen Trio, and many more • September 4–6, 2026 • Festival tickets: 120 €/110 €