Jazz events in Copenhagen — Wednesday, July 8 (afternoon)

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…

1:00 pm Hey Band Enghave Plads 9

Hey Band delivers a smooth blend of fusion and Nordic jazz in their own melodic compositions, inspired by artists like Pat Metheny and Steps Ahead. Expect an evening of reflective…

1:00 pm The Spirit of New Orleans M.G. Petersens Familiehave

Her betales ikke entré - dog forbeholdt spisende gæster - Vi anbefaler at reservere bord via vores hjemmeside. Book f.eks. bord til spisning allerede en time før koncertstart. ( V…

2:00 pm Søren Kjærgaard & Kresten Osgood Duo CC Taste

Cutting edge improvisation, abstraktion og avantgarde med to af landets frieste kunstnere på traditionel kinesisk restaurant - det vi alle har savnet i København. Et af de helt sæ…

2:00 pm Bjarke Falgren Kvintet Jazzcup

Bjarke Falgren vln), Heine Hansen (p), Jakob Holm (g), Morten Lundsby (b), Anders holm (dr) Line up: Bjarke Falgren vln), Heine Hansen (p), Jakob Holm (g), Morten Lundsby (b), And…

2:00 pm Lategreen Trio feat. Nana Schwartzlose VOC - Valby Oplevelsescenter

Lategreen Trio feat. Nana Schwartzlose fortolker (Svenske viser, jazz fra 50'erne og 60'erne, Pop, Soul , Bossa Nova m.m.) Fire musikere med hver deres personlige lyd og baggrund…

2:00 pm Søren Houlind Jazzband Højbro Plads

Søren Houlind Jazzband har sine rødder helt tilbage til begyndelsen af 70erne, hvor Doc Houlind startede sit første traditionelle jazz band, med "the good old dixieland beat", og…

2:00 pm DuoUtrolig! Jan Harbeck / Janus Templeton Drop Inn

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

3:00 pm Lo Ersare & Nikolaj Hess (SE/DK) Bartof Station

Den svenske dansk bosatte stjerne-sangerinde Lo Ersare (også kendt fra pop projektet Lucky Lo) og den internationale jazzpianist Nikolaj Hess spiller for første gang sammen som du…

3:00 pm Zier Romme, Jacob Fischer & Anders Fjeldsted Bartof Cafe

Guitaristen Jacob Fischer stiller denne gang op med en superb storsvingende trio med nogle af de unge kæmpetalente,r der stormer frem på jazzscenen i disse år og er helt indstille…

3:00 pm Oliver Hoiness feat. Maria Jagd og Nils Bosse Davidsen Bellahøj Kirke

Oliver Hoiness steps forward for the first time with his own Danish-language songs. Oliver is known for his unique guitar playing in the band Skammens Vogn as well as with many ot…

3:00 pm Tommy Smith with the Carl Winther Trio Sankt Hans Torv

Med næsten en million månedlige lyttere har pianisten Carl Winther for alvor slået sit navn fast som en musiker med en helt særlig evne til at nå sit publikum. Det mærker man stra…

3:00 pm Jazz Cruise, Henning Munk & Plumperne Stromma Jazz Cruise

Enjoy 75 minutes of live jazz while sailing through the harbour and canals of Copenhagen. Henning Munk & Plumperne offer a vibrant and happy swing with a French touch, in the styl…

3:00 pm Callisto Flere Fugle

Callisto er en jazztrio, der på musikalsk og organisk vis forbinder jazz med bl.a. R&B og new age. Gruppens erfarne medlemmer udsender, gennem deres originale kompositioner, varme…

3:00 pm Chris Tanner, Henrik Bay, Jens Kristian Andersen Melchiors Plads

The trio has been around for 16 years and plays a mix of swing, blues and New Orleans classics. Line up: Chris Tanner (AUS) - clarinet & vokal Henrik Bay (DK) - guitar Jens Kristi…

3:00 pm Daniel Franck 3 Sofie Kælderen

Our Concerts on the quay have their own format. A very prominent musician is asked to pick a trio where the musicians will match the informal atmosphere of a summer afternoon in t…

3:00 pm Garzone / Nørgaard / Høyer Gaarden & Gaden

A living legend at Nørrebro. George Garzone — Boston tenor saxophonist, member of The Fringe since 1972 and one of the most influential jazz educators of his generation (Joshua Re…

3:30 pm Mass | Gårdhaven HUSET

Mass is a contemporary saxophone trio, playing original compositions with an emphasis on open improvisation and experimentation. The live experience means entering a room of intim…

3:30 pm Svagin/Thøger Kvartet Bevar's

To be announced Line up: To be announced Genres: Moderne jazz (bebop, hardbop, cool, modal) Free admission

4:00 pm Wonderboom Metronomen

Wonderboom er et eksplosivt fusion-band, der blander ellers harmløse genreelementer i nøje afmålte mængder til en springfarlig cocktail af pulserende grooves, kraftfulde hooks og…

4:00 pm Lars Fiil New Ground (DK/US) Hotel Danmark

With a personal and atmospheric expression, the trio Lars Fiil New Ground creates a musical universe where beautiful melodies, fearless improvisation, and electronic explorations…

4:00 pm Jazzet højskolesang Husumvold Kirke

Kom og syng med, når vi dykker ned i Højskolesangbogens klassikere – i jazzede arrangementer med swing og varme toner. Vi synger sammen, og musikken løfter stemningen med jazzens…

4:00 pm DJ Jan Kincaid (UK) Den Røde Plads

Som medstifter af kultbandet Brand New Heavies har Jan Kincaid haft stor indflydelse på den engelske acid jazz-bevægelse fra midten af 90'erne, der kom til verden i forladte lager…

4:00 pm Cathrine Legardh Nordic Quartet Emaljehaven

Here is a unique opportunity to experience jazz vocalist Cathrine Legardh together with violinist & harmonica player Alexander Kraglund, pianist Jacob Christoffersen, and bassist…

4:00 pm Felix Moseholm Kvartet with Ronja Andersson, Noah Stoneman & Jacob Patrone Galathea Kroen

Felix Moseholm Line up: Felix Moseholm bas Ronja Andersson vokal sax Noah Stoneman piano Jacob Patrone drums Genres: Vokaljazz, Moderne jazz (bebop, hardbop, cool, modal), Contemp…

4:00 pm Rosalia De Souza Quarteto 55` feat. Hans Ulrik Sankt Jakobs Kirke

Brazilian, North American and Scandinavian musical traditions come together in the most beautiful way with the wonderful Brazilian singer Rosàlia De Souza and the top-tuned dynami…

4:00 pm Rite Rei / Pedersen Duo Damhuskanten

Pille-Rite Rei from Saaremaa, Estonia, studied voice and classical saxophone and gained recognition as a young musician. Under the guidance of jazz guitarist Tiit Paulus, she stud…

4:30 pm Gideon Tazelaar Quartet Enghave Plads 9

The tenor saxophonist Gideon Tazelaar grew up in the Netherlands, where from a young age he developed his musical skills by playing with Benjamin Herman and John Engels. In 2017,…

4:45 pm Jazz Cruise, Henning Munk & Plumperne Stromma Jazz Cruise

Enjoy 75 minutes of live jazz while sailing through the harbour and canals of Copenhagen. Henning Munk & Plumperne offer a vibrant and happy swing with a French touch, in the styl…

5:00 pm Clothing Club Palæ Bar

Clothing Club is a fresh addition to the modern Danish jazz scene, inducing head nods, smiles, and a sense of presence in the moment. It's vibrant instrumental hip-hop/jazz infuse…

5:00 pm Jakob Dinesen with Dawda Jobarteh & Warit Tonnam Apollo Bar / Charlottenborg

Jakob Dinesen has brought together two of the most exciting new names on the creative music scene for an inspiring musical encounter between West African, Asian, and European trad…

5:00 pm Swimming Pool Byhaven Pumpehuset

Swimming Pool is a Copenhagen-based drum & guitar duo that works in the space between strict repetition and free improvisation. The music is dark and uses extreme dynamics, from s…

5:00 pm Bäckbrothers JazzTivoli Feat. Kira Martini Café Blå Time

Cafe Blå Time are very happy and proud to present Bäckbrothers JazzTivoli together with Kira Martini. Bäckbrother's hallmark is hot and timeless jazz, and what better than to pres…

5:00 pm Bo Stief / Ole Koch / Bobo Moreno Drop Inn

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

5:00 pm Hedvig Skøn & Strings Metronomen

Karen Schröder invites the audience into her theatrical, neo-souled and slightly pop universe. With both original music and interpretations of some of her favorite songs, she conv…

5:00 pm Bøegh/Ocansey Vesterhus Vinbar

The Bøegh/Ocansey Duo consists of two young, aspiring jazz musicians, August Bøegh and Alfred Ocansey, who are passionately and ambitiously establishing themselves on the Danish j…

5:00 pm Jon-Erik Kellso w. Tranberg, Anderskov, Skovbakke & Osgood (US/DK) 5e

"Plays Sun Ra and Other Great Stuff” American trumpeter, cornetist and jazz sensei Jon-Erik Kellso meets Danish jazz heavyweights Kasper Tranberg, Jacob Anderskov, Jeppe Skovbakke…

5:00 pm Jazzgudstjeneste med Søren Baun Trio feat. Kaspar Vadsholt & Jonas Due Kirkeskibet 2450

Welcome to the Jazz Service at the Church Ship, where Pastor Ida Fonsbøl delivers today’s message and the music is performed by Søren Baun Trio featuring Kaspar Vadsholt and Jonas…

5:00 pm Victor Bøsling Kvartet Friheden

Victor Bøsling is a jazz harmonica player of the highest international caliber. Recently, he won the most prestigious competition for his instrument—the World Harmonica Championsh…

5:00 pm Jakob Hasselstrøm akustisk Lunden KBH

Jakob Hasselstrøm is an emerging Danish artist whose Danish-language songs explore everything from secret crushes to online hostility. In 2026, Jakob appeared on The X Factor, whe…

5:00 pm Sam Ghezzi Vortex | Gårdhaven HUSET

Sam Ghezzi - singer, tenor saxophone blower and harmonica sucker - presents to you a blues and rock'roll band under his own name with Amsterdam and Copenhagen based musicians such…

5:00 pm Flying Jazzman Quintet Charlie Scott's

Flying Jazzman Quintet The band plays the 30-40’s jazz standards in a fresh style with clear threads to the old days of swinging jazz from dance halls and small jazz clubs. In 201…

5:00 pm Chris Andersen Trio Beviamo Restaurant

With everything from soft jazz ballads and bossa nova to upbeat, groovy soul, the Chis Andersen Trio hits a rare middle ground that blends warm, flowing jazz with the added spice…

5:00 pm Björn Ingelstam Duo Restaurant Under Uret

Björn Ingelstam Duo Genres: Vokaljazz, Classic Jazz Free admission

5:30 pm Southern Avenue (US) Den Røde Plads

To gange Grammy-nominerede Southern Avenue er ikke et ukendt band i Danmark, især efter en succesfuld tourné i april 2025. Southern Avenue spiller ”Southern funk” funderet i gospe…

5:30 pm Rolf Thofte Trio på ROOF - Bar & Lounge ROOF - Bar & Lounge

EXPERIENCE JAZZ ABOVE COPENHAGEN ROOF – Bar & Lounge takes Copenhagen Jazz Festival to the top and invites you to two exclusive jazz concerts on the rooftop, where Rolf Thofte Tri…