22-25 April 2026
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Programme

Jazz, Jazz, Jazz!

Discover top events at jazzahead!. Concerts, showcases and the conference programme await you. Immerse yourself in unique experiences.

Conference programme
Showcase programme
Festival programme
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Conference Programme

The professional programme at the trade fair consists of the showcases and the conference programme. The conference programme is a blend of presentations, discussions, meetings and panels with more than 50 events.

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Showcase Programme

At the jazzahead! showcase festival 38 bands will present themselves
in 30 to 45 minute-concerts – they come from Germany, Europe, Overseas/Africa as well as from this year’s partner country Sweden.

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Festival Programme

Together with numerous partners, we organize a city-wide music programme around the world’s largest meeting place for the jazz scene. In addition to the showcase festival, the program includes the Grand Opening, the Jazzport, the CLUBNIGHT and a fringe programme.

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