Dusseldorf will transform into the vibrant "Jazz City Bilk" this weekend, offering jazz enthusiasts a plethora of live performances and exciting events.
In the heart of Bilk, Germany, the second edition of Jazz City Bilk is set to take place from May 16th to 18th. This year's festival promises a wider variety of locations, including Ballettprobenhaus am Steinberg, Buchhandlung BiBaBuZe, Café Modigliani, Kirchplatz, and more.
The city's cultural department has pledged financial support for the festival for the coming years, ensuring its continuation and growth. Peter Weiss, who took over the artistic direction of Jazz City Bilk in 2024, has curated an impressive lineup of performances.
On Friday, May 16th, Tiefenbroich Underground will kick off the festival at Bürgerhaus Salzmannbau (7 PM, festival pass required), followed by the Marian Petrescu TrioLOGY FEAT. Joel Locher & Felix Schrack at Jazz-Schmiede (8:30 PM, special event ticket required, wheelchair accessible).
Saturday, May 17th, will be filled with a series of free and ticketed events. Upper Gate Quintett will perform an open-air concert at Kirchplatz outdoor stage (1 PM, free entry, wheelchair accessible). At the same venue, JOSE ANTONIO PRIMO & DANIEL DE ALCALA PRESENT "RUMBA GITANA" will take place at 7 PM (free entry, wheelchair accessible).
Lex Eazy & The Mambo Club will set the stage at Café Sperrmüll am Trödelmarkt Aachener Platz (11:30 AM, free entry, wheelchair accessible), while the Upper Gate Quintett will return for another performance at Kirchplatz outdoor stage (1 PM, free entry, wheelchair accessible). Later in the day, the Open-Air stage will host an performance by Incredible Journey - HSD Big Band (3 PM, free entry, wheelchair accessible).
At Bürgerhaus Bilk, the Guitar Meeting - Philipp van Endert & Philipp Wisser Quartett & special guest: Vincent Pinn will take place (12 PM, festival pass required, wheelchair accessible). The day will conclude with JOCYLN GOULD TRIO at Jazz-Schmiede (9 PM, special event ticket required, wheelchair accessible).
On Sunday, May 18th, CACTUS IN A GARAGE will perform at Schleuse2 in Bilker Bunker (6 PM, festival pass required, wheelchair accessible). The Jazz Quiz with Wolfgang Eichler & Film "Jazz on a Summer's Evening" will take place at Metropol Cinema (8:30 PM, individual ticket and festival button required, not wheelchair accessible).
Trio CACHAMAY - Jazz ...with a Latin-American touch! will perform at Café Modigliani (4 PM, free entry, wheelchair accessible), and the festival will conclude with Guitar Meeting - PHIL'S FLYING AXES FEAT. PHILIPP WISSER at Bürgerhaus Bilk (2 PM, festival pass required, wheelchair accessible).
For the most current and accurate schedule, please visit the official Jazz City Bilk website or local event listings for Bilk, Germany.
[1] Silver Spring Jazz Festival: https://www.silverspringjazzfestival.com/ [2] Jazz in the Garden: https://www.jazzinthegarden.com/ [3] Other jazz programs: [Various sources] [4] Jazz City Bilk official website: https://jazzcitybilk.de/ [5] Local event listings for Bilk, Germany: [Various sources]
The festival in Bilk, Germany, offers a blend of entertainment and music with performances scheduled at various locations like Ballettprobenhaus am Steinberg, Buchhandlung BiBaBuZe, Café Modigliani, and Kirchplatz. On the opening day, Jazz City Bilk features music groups such as Tiefenbroich Underground and Marian Petrescu TrioLOGY FEAT. Joel Locher & Felix Schrack.
