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ELBJAZZ

Germany / July 10 - 11, 2026

Contact

Company

Karsten Jahnke Konzertdirektion GmbH

Contact

Thomas Harsman

E-mail

Phone

+49 (0) 40 - 41 47 88 - 72

Website

https://elbjazz.de/

Details

Country

Germany

City

Hamburg

Established

2010

Festival Type

Open-air

Camping

No

Site

Blohm + Voss shipyard

Capacity

12,500

Stages

3 outdoor stages, 2 indoor stages (one of which is the Elbphilharmonie)

Description

Jazz, blues, swing, soul and more in front of the beautiful backdrop of Hamburg – this is what attracts thousands of visitors from near and far to the Port of Hamburg for ELBJAZZ in July. For two summer days, the Hanseatic city is all about jazz music. Several stages on the Blohm + Voss shipyard grounds offer the concentrated diversity of jazz and its various styles.

Today, ELBJAZZ is one of the largest and most popular jazz festivals in the country and even in Europe. It appeals to die-hard jazz connoisseurs as well as open-minded music lovers who have had little exposure to this genre and may otherwise prefer pop, hip-hop, rock or electronic music. ELBJAZZ features acts that are firmly rooted in jazz as well as those that are more loosely connected to it. This offers plenty of variety and exciting listening experiences!

The maritime ambience of the Port of Hamburg exudes an irresistible charm and adds the finishing touch to the two-day festival. The main stage on the Blohm + Voss site is surrounded by shipping containers and cranes. When the seagulls are circling, the sun is shining or the harbor lights are already illuminating the summer evening and traditional or innovative jazz sounds are coming from the stage, it’s pure magic – Hamburg style.

For passionate jazz lovers and curious music enthusiasts alike, for Hamburg residents and tourists, ELBJAZZ is always one of the highlights of the year. And anyone who has been there once will understand why – and keep coming back.

Genre & Program

Jazz, Blues, Swing, Soul, Pop, Electronic

Program References

Jamie Cullum, Melody Gardot, Gregory Porter, Kamasi Washington, Snarky Puppy, Lady Blackbird, Robert Glasper, GoGo Penguin, The Streets, Jungle, L’Imperatrice, Faithless, Moses Yoofee, Asaf Avidan

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Large group of people gathered outdoors near industrial cranes and buildings under a partly cloudy sky.

© Elbjazz | Danilo Rößger

Outdoor concert stage with bright spotlights and a crowd watching a live band at night during ELBJAZZ festival.

© Elbjazz | Danilo Rößger

Band members taking a bow on stage with colorful stage lights and a large crowd at the Elbjazz music festival.

© Elbjazz | Danilo Rößger

Large blue and yellow industrial crane at a busy outdoor event with many people walking nearby under a cloudy sky.

© Elbjazz | Danilo Rößger

Outdoor night concert stage with bright lights and silhouettes of musicians performing in front of a crowd.

© Elbjazz | Danilo Rößger

Child with green ear protection and cap facing a crowd watching a concert on an outdoor stage labeled ELBJAZZ.

© Elbjazz | Danilo Rößger

Large group of people gathered outdoors near industrial cranes and buildings under a partly cloudy sky.
Outdoor concert stage with bright spotlights and a crowd watching a live band at night during ELBJAZZ festival.
Band members taking a bow on stage with colorful stage lights and a large crowd at the Elbjazz music festival.
Large blue and yellow industrial crane at a busy outdoor event with many people walking nearby under a cloudy sky.
Outdoor night concert stage with bright lights and silhouettes of musicians performing in front of a crowd.
Child with green ear protection and cap facing a crowd watching a concert on an outdoor stage labeled ELBJAZZ.
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