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

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…

7:00 pm Odqin Ensemble Byhaven Pumpehuset

Odqin Ensemble is a musical collective based in Malmö and Copenhagen that fuses jazz with elements of hip-hop, R&B, and electronic music, creating an energetic and interactive exp…

8:00 pm Kjeld Lauritsen feat. Niels HP La Fontaine

Hammond organist Kjeld Lauritsen presents a powerful quartet featuring Danish soul singer Niels HP. Blending blues, jazz and soul, the band delivers an energetic and groove-driven…

8:00 pm Thilo Forever DR Koncerthuset, Koncertsalen

I april 2026 gik et af landets store jazznavne bort, den 84-årige tenorsaxofonist Jesper Thilo. Under Copenhagen Jazz Festival 2026 mindes en række af hans musikalske venner arven…

8:00 pm J.Tex & The Volunteers Bartof Cafe

Danmarks stærkeste fortolker af amerikansk hillbilly-countryblues hygger om os i aften som trio. Kom og hør og oplev dette fremragende band på Bartof Cafe. J.Tex & The Volunteers…

8:30 pm Peter Whitta Trio. Feat. Thomas Walbum Maven - Restaurant & Vinbar

The band's repertoire, which is mainly written by the band's bandleader, is characterized by grooves based on a mix of jazz/Latin/Afro. On this basis, the simple, airy and melodic…

8:30 pm Daniel Shitrit og Hannibal Gustafsson Smokenhagen Social Club

Daniel Shitrit & Hannibal Gustafsson are a strong and captivating duo who move elegantly between soul, R&B, reggae, and jazz with great musicianship and personality. On vocals is…

8:30 pm Fredags jam Hvide Lam

Vores fredags hold er med deres kæmpe talenter og div. gæste artister blevet en kendt ting på Hvide Lam. Festen er aldrig død på Hvide Lam om Fredagen Line up: Kapel Mester: Olive…

9:00 pm Lasse Garcia Flamenco Jazz Quintet feat. Olle Pelayo Lind Metronomen

A concert exploring the intersection of jazz, flamenco, and Latin music under the direction of Lasse Garcia. The evening features an energetic repertoire including works by Chick…

9:00 pm Jacob Artved Group Sofie Kælderen

Exciting things happen amongst the younger generation of jazzmusicians: One of the most prominent is guitarplayer Jacob Artved Genres: Fusion, Eksperimental Jazz

9:00 pm Albert Waidtløw Quintet (DK/US) | Stardust HUSET

Experience guitarist Albert Waidtløw and leading names from the NYC jazz scene during the Copenhagen Jazz Festival at Paradise Jazz. Award-winning guitarist and composer Albert Yd…

9:00 pm Girls in Airports x Halvcirkel | Xenon HUSET

Please note that there will be two concerts, one at 5:00 PM and one at 8:00 PM. Please make sure you have purchased a ticket for the concert of your choice. ●○●○●○●○●○●○●○●○●○●○●○…

9:00 pm Chairman of the Board Christiania Jazz Club

Chairman of the board is a fantastic rhythm section that delivers the best swing in copenhagen.Jess Harpsøe the singer is a fabulous interpreter of the classic love songs in jazz,…

9:00 pm Gustaf Ljunggren & Skúli Sverrisson (SE/IS) Brorsons Kirke

Oplev den svensk-islandske duo Gustaf Ljunggren & Skúli Sverrisson på jazzfestivalens åbningsaften, når Brorsons Kirke åbner dørene til et tonesprog, som bevæger sig mellem drømme…

9:00 pm Charlie Scotts All star Band ft. Tricia Boutte Charlie Scott's

One night only! This is gonna be a good one! Kick off your Copenhagen Jazz Festival on this amazing night. Charlie Scott's Bar All Stars feat. members from Jazz Five, NOLA Love, B…

9:00 pm Francesco Cigna / Romulo Duarte / Jacob Melchior (IT/BRA/DK)) 25hours Hotel Indre By

Built on countless gigs, this trio has developed a deep, almost instinctive connection. Guitar, bass, and drums move as one—flexible, responsive, and grounded in a shared sense of…

9:00 pm MAGIC CITY - Artisan Audiophile Dance Party H15 Scene

One of Copenhagen’s best kept secrets where music feels like magic and Danish hygge meets high-fidelity hedonism. A full-on cosmic dance party all night long. Jazz, Funk, Soul, Pe…

9:00 pm Kasper Hollesen Trio feat. Søren Høst (DK) LUN

On the opening night of the jazz festival, the Kasper Hollesen Trio will perform with the fantastic tenor saxophonist Søren Høst. Søren is one of the most prominent saxophonists o…

9:00 pm Tazelaar / Besiakov / Franck / Nilsson (INT) Blågårds Apotek

Hollandske tenorsaxofonisten Gideon Tazelaar (f. 1997) har gjort sig kendt i både Europa og USA for sin tone der fylder et helt lokale og en vild evne at reagere lynhurtigt på det…

9:00 pm Viktoria Tolstoy + Nikolaj Hess NYC TRIO (INT) BRØK

Endnu engang er Nikolaj Hess huskunstner på festivalen og inviterer spændende internationale kunstnere med på scenen. For tredje år i træk får vi lov at møde Nikolajs amerikanske…

9:10 pm Dyad Aka (Lygten Jazz dag 1) Lygten Station

Dyad Aka is a Copenhagen-based duo where cello and double bass converge in an intense, tactile and deeply exploratory sonic landscape. Rooted in improvisation and experimental pra…

9:15 pm Miles Davis Marathon - Seven Steps to Heaven Epicurus

This summer, during Copenhagen Jazz Festival, Epicurus revisits jazz history with a condensed edition of Epicurus’ Miles Davis Marathon, marking the centennial of Miles Davis in 2…

9:30 pm Aardestrup/Efternøler/Wikström/P.O. Jørgens (DK/SE) 5e

A brand new quartet is put together to play freely improvised music within the frame of minimalist compositions. The four musicians each have histories in distinct and strong grou…

9:30 pm Louise Brüel Band Mojo

It's friday and you can book a seat by writing an email to billet@mojo.dk It's the first Friday of the Internationally renowned Copenhagen Jazz Festival The Show starts at 9.30 PM…

10:00 pm Jacob Anderskov Augmented Solo KoncertKirken

Denne koncert bliver en premiere på fuldlængdeversionen af en opstilling som Anderskov har arbejdet med i forskellige sammenhænge: akustisk flygel, augmenteret med granulare delay…

11:00 pm Late Night Jamsession at Montmartre Jazzhus Montmartre

ENGLISH: Over the years, our Late Night Jams have become a popular institution during the festival week. Numerous visiting jazz stars head to Store Regnegade 19a after their offic…

11:00 pm Strange Siblings 5e

The original trio started playing in 1976 and later the same year won the first prize at the international jazz competition in Dunkerque, France. Later the same year they were joi…

11:00 pm Jam Session med Thomas Fonnesbæk & Jacob Christoffersen Drop Inn

This year, Drop Inn has assigned themes to the days that represent the best in Jazz. A super selction that celebrates and highlights instruments, subgenres and current trends in J…

11:00 pm Niclas Knudsen Trio Charlie Scott's

This is Niclas new trio project, a melting pot for Jazz, Funk, Blues and Afrobeat. Brand new tunes and a new suprising setup!! Line up: Niclas Knudsen: Guitar Genres: Funk, Blues,…

11:30 pm Horse Orchestra Christiania Jazz Club

Horse Orchestra is a very special band on the modern Nordic jazz scene. The band members succeed in combining parts of the history of jazz with modern barrier-breaking musical exp…

11:59 pm Jamsession m. Andreas Fryland La Fontaine

During the jazz festival, some of Copenhagen’s finest musicians gather every night at La Fontaine for late-night jam sessions. The format is open, with music created in the moment…