URBAN JAZZ FESTIVAL 2026

In the organizer's words:

FR 20.03.26 | Admission 19:00 | Start 20:00
SA 21.03.26 | Admission 19:00 | Start 20:00
(2-DAY FESTIVAL)

URBAN JAZZ FESTIVAL 2026

/// FRIDAY - DAY 1 //

BENNY GREB TRIO FEAT. JEAN YANOCHKIN & RALPH KLINZMANN
Benny Greb, a world-renowned drummer, was named one of the "30 best drummers of the 21st century" by the renowned magazine "Batterie".

NUHUSSEL ORCHESTRA
After a month-long tour through China with 20 musicians and 20 concerts, the band will give a "CHINA TOUR" special concert, which is both the first and only time pieces from China will be played.

ALOU STRING QUARTET
The Alou String Quartet combines the classical string quartet instrumentation with the stylistic freedom of jazz, groove and improvisation - inspired by ensembles such as the Turtle Island String Quartet.

/// SATURDAY - DAY 2 //

LYCHEE LASSI
The legendary band LYCHEE LASSI from Berlin celebrated their 25th anniversary at Birdland in 2024 in their original formation. Founded in Berlin in 1999, Based, Beat, Berger and DJ illvibe reunited to finally present their unique style mix of hip hop beats, turntablism and jam band improvisation live again.

SOPHIA GÖKEN LARGE ENSEMBLE
The Sophia Göken Large Ensemble is brutalist, honest and breaks through the traditional and conventional structures of the jazz world. The 17-member ensemble of composer Sophia Göken from Hanover stands for a rock in the surf.

SEARCHING FOR HOME
Searching for Home stands for excitement, diversity and the breaking down of genre boundaries. The eleven-piece band collective with musicians and producers from all over Germany overruns clubs and festivals with great sound, high energy and fat beats, without missing out on rich colors and fragile moments.

TICKETS
DAY TICKETS FR 20.03.
DAY TICKETS SA 21.03.
COMBO TICKETS FR + SA