About
jazzahead!
jazzahead! is the must-go event for the international jazz industry and the place for high-quality, contemporary jazz from Germany, Europe and overseas. As the world’s largest event where all the protagonists of the scene (musicians, labels, agencies, festival makers, bookers and media representatives) meet, it is considered by professional visitors from all over the world as the “Family Reunion of Jazz”.
jazzahead! Trade Fair
jazzahead! is the must-go event for the international jazz industry and the place for high-quality, contemporary jazz from Germany, Europe and overseas. As the world’s largest event where all the protagonists of the scene (musicians, labels, agencies, festival makers, bookers and media representatives) meet, it is considered by professional visitors from all over the world as the “Family Reunion of Jazz”.
Despite its steady growth, jazzahead! has managed to keep its family character. jazzahead! is not only a trade fair for trade visitors, but also open to the general public – with a program that once a year turns the Hanseatic city of Bremen into a jazz metropolis.
Since 2015, the jazzahead! funded by the budget of the Commissioner for Culture and the Media.
jazzahead! Festival
The jazzahead! Festival, which has been taking place before and during the international jazz meeting since 2011, presents the jazz scene of an annually changing partner country as well as bands from all over the world in the Hanseatic city in cooperation with around 60 regional, national and international cooperation partners. At the trade fair weekend itself, the program will culminate in more than 40 venues with 38 showcase concerts, CLUBNIGHT and other events.
German Jazz Expo
The German Jazz Expo is the platform for “Jazz made in Germany” at jazzahead!. It highlights the German jazz scene with showcase concerts, a central trade fair presence and special programs to strengthen international networking.
Partner Country
Each year, jazzahead! highlights a different partner country, showcasing its jazz scene at the trade fair and festival. In 2027 we celebrate the Baltic States as Partner Region.
Our Partners
jazzahead! would not be possible without the support of numerous partners, institutions and networks. Discover the organizations that contribute to the trade fair and festival.
