22 – 24 April 2027

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The latest news and key updates from the world of jazzahead! — covering trade fair, conference and showcase festival. Stay informed and stay ahead.

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News
28.09.2026

Portrait Jazz from the Baltics

The roots of jazz in the Baltic states date back to the summer of 1918. At that time, school pupils in Tallinn formed a modern dance band, which would later become Estonia’s first professional jazz orchestra. Today, jazz can be heard everywhere in the Baltic states – not least at festivals. The region’s largest festival […]

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News
28.09.2026

Voices from the Baltics

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News
28.09.2026

Tourbus EUROPA: Deadline 28 September & Next Workshop Coming up

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News
28.09.2026

Pop-Up Villages into the next round!

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28.09.2026

Final Call: jazzahead! 2027 Showcases – Apply by Sept 30, the latest

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jazzahead! News

28.09.2026

There’s just one week left until the deadline for Showcase applications. You can find all the information you need on our website about the requirements and the various modules.

Kicking Off Your jazzahead! Trade Fair Experience 2027

20.08.2026

In April 2027, the jazzahead! trade fair & festival will put a spotlight not only on the Baltic states – Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania – but also on a new overseas region: the Asia Pacific. And from 25 August on, jazzahead! is calling for applications for its different showcase modules. Register now and submit your application.

jazzahead! News

17.07.2026

We’re thrilled to unveil our new corporate design. Inspired by the Baltic States, our upcoming partner region, this fresh look reflects their drive to present themselves as a “unified export force in jazz”, while highlighting their unique strengths. Stay tuned for exclusive insights.

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