Regensburg Hosted Bavarian Jazz Weekend 2025
The Bavarian Jazzweekend, a much-anticipated annual event in the music scene, is gearing up for its 45th edition in 2026. Organised in collaboration with the city of Regensburg, the four-day festival will take place from July 2 to 5, promising a diverse and captivating programme for jazz enthusiasts.
From St. Kassians-Platz, the heart of Regensburg, to the modern Cosi venue, the Bavarian Jazzweekend will showcase a variety of jazz styles, including Dixieland, Latin, techno, and experimental sounds. The event will also feature a magical children and family program at the Boulderhalle, as well as a Jazz-Slam, Jazz-Brunch, and Jazz-Sessions at Cosi.
The programme for 2026 will include lively dance and swing events, the Bavarian School Big Band Meeting, and performances by the marching band "Schraeglage" from the Westerwald. Moreover, the event will bring together internationally renowned jazz greats and young, rising talents, offering a unique blend of experience and innovation.
For those interested in participating, the application period for the Bavarian Jazzweekend 2026 will run until October 15, 2025. Applications can be submitted online at www.jazzwe.de, the official website for the festival.
While specific details about the performer application procedures for the Bavarian Jazzweekend 2026 are not yet available, jazz enthusiasts can look forward to other major jazz events happening in 2026. These include the Rochester International Jazz Festival, the Santa Monica International Jazz Festival, and the National Jazz Festival in Philadelphia.
The Rochester International Jazz Festival, scheduled from June 19 to June 27, 2026, will feature over 1,750 artists across 18 venues in Rochester, NY. The Santa Monica International Jazz Festival, launching in May 2026, is a new festival being organised by jazz legend Stanley Clarke and BroadStage at Santa Monica College. For those seeking competitive or workshop-based jazz events, the National Jazz Festival in Philadelphia, to be held on April 18, 2026, offers competitive and non-competitive divisions with registration fees and clinics by visiting artists.
For more information about these festivals and their performer application procedures, please visit their official websites. We will keep you updated as more details about the Bavarian Jazzweekend 2026 become available. Stay tuned!
Other entertaining events like the Rochester International Jazz Festival, the Santa Monica International Jazz Festival, and the National Jazz Festival in Philadelphia offer a diverse lineup of artists for jazz enthusiasts in 2026. Along with enjoying the Bavarian Jazzweekend's music program, entranced attendees can explore a range of other entertainment options.
