Jazz events in Copenhagen — Friday, July 3 (afternoon)

1:00 pm Tribute to NHØP & Rollins Copenhagen Admiral Hotel

A vibrant tribute to two jazz legends. Hotel Admiral’s opening concert at the Jazz Festival breathes new life into the classic saxophone trio format—made world-famous by American…

1:00 pm Hess / AC / Hess: Spacelab Matiné Apollo Bar / Charlottenborg

The residency concerts with this trio are a living tradition at the Copenhagen Jazz Festival. Audiences flock from near and far, helping to develop and renew it. Telepathic interp…

2:00 pm Søhesten & Musik Syndikatet Present: Andy Martin, Andrea Passenger, The Chosen Groove, Andreas Fryland Groove Trio Balders Plads

Søhesten & Musik Syndikatet invite you to a six-hour day party at Jazz at Balders Plads, a warm, rhythmic journey through vinyl, live performances, and groove, where genres and ge…

2:00 pm The Spirit of New Orleans Højbro Plads

The Spirit of New Orleans blev dannet i 1990 og slog hurtigt igennem på den danske jazzscene. Så i dag fremstår orkesteret som et af de mest kendte og rutinerede orkestre i Danmar…

2:00 pm Surface Tension Drop Inn

This year Drop Inn has assigned themes to the days that represent the best in Jazz. A superselection that celebrates and highlights instruments, sub-genres & the trends in Jazz-De…

2:00 pm Henrik Bolberg, Kasper Tranberg og Søren Kristiansen Trio Jazzcup

Henrik Bolberg & Kasper Tranberg (tp), Søren Kristiansen (p), Daniel Franck (b), Frands Rifbjerg (dr) Line up: Henrik Bolberg & Kasper Tranberg (tp), Søren Kristiansen (p), Daniel…

2:00 pm Bottos Jazz Band VOC - Valby Oplevelsescenter

VOC Valby har med støtte fra Valby Fonden arrangeret 12 koncerter til Copenhagen Jazz Festival i uge 28. Festivalen indledes med Bottos Jazz Band. Bottos Jazz Band er et talentful…

2:30 pm High Birds Trio Enghave Plads 9

A bebop trio takes the stage at Enghave Plads, bringing the energy of the 1950s with them. Expect a lively set of jazz standards, played with personality. Line up: Francisco Nasci…

3:00 pm Josefine Cronholm, Jacob Fischer & Matthias Petri Bartof Cafe

Her er en sjælden mulighed for at høre den betagende dejlige svenske sangerinde Josefine Cronholm i en intim trio sammenhæng med jazzguitaristen Jacob Fischer. Musikken bliver byg…

3:00 pm Sophisticated Ladies Sofie Kælderen

Sophisticated Ladies are in a class of their own. They are stunning to the eye, but even more stunning to the ear. They have – for quite a number of years – played unforgettable c…

3:00 pm Snorre Kirk European Quintet Bartof Station

Vi glæder os umådeligt over igen at kunne invitere jer til et brag af en åbningskoncert - europæisk, festlig og lækkert akustisk JAZZ eftermiddag på Bartof Station! De øvrige gang…

3:00 pm Jazz Cruise, Doc Houlinds New Orleans All Stars Stromma Jazz Cruise

Enjoy 75 minutes of live jazz while sailing through the harbour and canals of Copenhagen. Experience real 'good time jazz' with Doc Houlind's New Orleans All Stars, as they captur…

3:00 pm Ferm / Kjærgaard / Hess / AC Gaarden & Gaden

The festival opens with four of the most distinctive voices in Danish jazz right now. American multi-instrumentalist Ned Ferm, who's left his mark on the Danish rhythmic music sce…

3:00 pm The Chosen Groove Balders Plads

Andreas Toftemark Sat, May 16, 3:23 PM (6 days ago) to me It looks like this message is in Danish Balders Plads 3/7 kl 15 - 16.45 The Chosen Groove Per Møllehøj Guitar Andreas Tof…

3:00 pm Benjamin Koppel & Anders Koppel duo Svenska Gustafskyrkan

Anders Koppel og Benjamin Koppels duokoncert i Svenska Gustafskyrkan vil være en sjælden mulighed for at opleve far og søn med musik fra et livslangt musikalsk fællesskab. Allered…

3:30 pm The Honker & The Tickler | Gårdhaven HUSET

The Honker & The Tickler ragtime duo revive the playfulness of 1920s and 1930s ragtime blues with heartfelt authenticity and drive. Maksim Sorokin on blues harp, washboard, and vo…

3:30 pm Official Opening of Copenhagen Jazz Festival 2026: Purpur Klangbar v/ DR Koncerthuset

Purpur er et orkester bestående af syv unge kvinder med individuelle, musikalske baggrunde inden for jazz, pop og folk. I maj 2026 vandt de JazzDanmarks Jazzkonkurrencen. Sammen s…

4:00 pm Christina Mai feat. Anne T Metronomen

Når Christina Mai vender tilbage til Metronomen under Copenhagen Jazz Festival 2026 er det for at fejre kabareten og de skønne filmminder. I tages med på rejse gennem danske jazzp…

4:00 pm Sarah Elgeti Quartet Freddy’s Bar

You can look forward to hearing many wonderful standards and evergreens once again. From soft ballads and Latin grooves to swing numbers and the band’s own arrangements of pop cla…

4:00 pm Fyraftensjazz: Andersson/Sørensen/Moseholm/Høyer | Pantomimeteatret Tivoli

During Copenhagen Jazz Festival, you can enjoy the sound of jazz on the Greenhouse Stage in front of the Pantomime Theatre in Tivoli Gardens. Ronja Rose Andersson and Rasmus Søren…

4:00 pm Jazzout Damhuskanten

Jazzout offers relaxed and atmospheric lounge music with guitar and vocals. They perform a varied mix of jazz standards, bossa nova, blues, and pop with a jazzy twist. The reperto…

4:00 pm Fredagsjazz på Kajen: Emil de Waal Old News Den Sorte Diamant

Come and join in the celebration of 100 years of Danish jazz. Enjoy a cold drink and get in the summer mood in front of The Black Diamond! An original and eye-opening tour of Dani…

4:30 pm Karl Seyer Trio Enghave Plads 9

Karl Seyer is a young Danish jazz drummer currently based in New York City, where he studies at The Juilliard School and performs at venues across the city. In recent years, he ha…

4:45 pm Jazz Cruise, Doc Houlinds New Orleans All Stars Stromma Jazz Cruise

Enjoy 75 minutes of live jazz while sailing through the harbour and canals of Copenhagen. Experience real 'good time jazz' with Doc Houlind's New Orleans All Stars, as they captur…

5:00 pm Andreas Fryland Groove Trio Balders Plads

“Andreas Fryland har gennem årtier været en fast søjle på den danske jazzscene, kendt for sit utrættelige drive og evnen til at løfte ethvert ensemble. I Groove Trio tager han skr…

5:00 pm Dino / Eger / Tonnam (DK/NO/THA) Drop Inn

This year Drop Inn has assigned themes to the days that represent the best in Jazz. A superselection that celebrates and highlights instruments, subgenres and trends in Jazz-Denma…

5:00 pm Johan Jep 4 - Releasekoncert LiteraturHaus

Johan Jep er dansk komponist, saxofonist og klarinettist og har gennem de seneste år markeret sig som en stærk stemme på den danske jazz- og improscene. Han er blandt andet aktiv…

5:00 pm 100 Stemmer DR Koncerthuset, Studie 2

100 Stemmer samler musikere på tværs af generationer, køn, geografi og jazzens mange udtryk. Komponist Anders Malta har skabt værket specifikt til dette års markering af 100 år me…

5:00 pm Francesco Cigna Trio - a guitar tribute to Sonny Rollins Beviamo Restaurant

Sonny Rollins is one of the most influential figures in jazz history. Known for his powerful sound, endless creativity, and iconic compositions such as St. Thomas, Oleo, and Doxy,…

5:00 pm Chris Tanner Duo Restaurant Under Uret

Chris Tanner Duo Genres: Classic Jazz Free admission

5:00 pm The Jeppe Jacho Quartet Charlie Scott's

Zacho har været på den danske musikscene i mange år og optræder i grupper som Jazz Five, The Counterfictionals, Jack Street og diverse Big Bands. På sit debutalbum "Introducing Je…

5:00 pm Jazz by Heart | Gårdhaven HUSET

Jazz by Heart plays intimate vocal jazz with touches of Joni Mitchell and Jimi Hendrix. Expect a musical experience that touches the heart and leaves a smile on your lips. Jazz by…

5:00 pm Mads Mathias Kvartet BRØK

Når Mads Mathias indtager scenen, er det med karisma, elegance og en stemme, der har placeret ham blandt Danmarks absolut førende jazzvokalister. En singer/songwriter og saxofonis…

5:00 pm Salt Fat Acid Jazz Byhaven Pumpehuset

Beskrivelse kommer snart... Genres: Eksperimental Jazz Open air Free admission

5:30 pm Simon Leo & venner LAMAR

Our own Simon Leo & friends kickstart Copenhagen Jazz Festival at LAMAR with a DJ set packed with beats and surprises – setting the tone the LAMAR way. From 17:30 till close. Genr…

5:30 pm Lea Foxman Trio Maven - Restaurant & Vinbar

Lea Foxman is quickly emerging as a new name on the Danish jazz scene. Combining technical skill with deep musical sensitivity, she creates a distinctive sound and a presence that…

5:30 pm Girls in Airports x Halvcirkel | Xenon | FÅ BILLETTER HUSET

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