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

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 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 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 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…

6:00 pm Emma Rawicz & Søren Møller (DK/UK) Husumvold Kirke

Experience one of the most exciting new voices on the international jazz scene during Copenhagen Jazz Festival, as the London- and Berlin-based tenor saxophonist Emma Rawicz appea…

6:00 pm Christina von Bülow Trio Klangbar v/ DR Koncerthuset

Christina von Bülow Trio er et af de mest fremtrædende kammermusikalske jazzensembler på den danske jazzscene. Trioen har gennem mange års samarbejde udviklet en meget personlig,…

6:00 pm David Dunbar Quartet 25hours Hotel Indre By

David Dunbar Quartet er rendyrket underholdning med rødder i New Orleans. Med trompeten i hånden, masser af charme og et glimt i øjet går David Dunbar på scenen som en ægte entert…

6:00 pm Hans Knudsens Jump Band 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…

6:00 pm Zelva Metronomen

Zelva is a self-composing jazz-rock band that was founded in the year of Lord 2025 in the cold north in Helsingør, Denmark. Out of the cold grew a violent, radical and piss drunk…

6:00 pm Anna Stæhr Trio M/S Viking

Anna Stæhr er et nyt frembrusende sangtalent på den danske jazzscene, som allerede har lagt grundstenene for sin karriere. Anna Stæhrs stærke kunstneriske udtryk har givet anledni…

6:00 pm Roupe / Besiakov / Ulveseth / Lindblad Café G

Roupe / Besiakov / Ulveseth / Lindblad spiller moderne jazz, latin, bebop og blues improviseret over klassiske jazz standards. Bjarne Roupé på guitar tilhører eliten af europæiske…

6:00 pm Kresten Osgood presents: "Unsung Heroes of The North" Kulturhuset Islands Brygge

Kresten Osgood er en af de personer, der både trodser og fuldstændig ejer alle kategorier. En ekstraordinær trommeslager og improvisator, som med den dybeste respekt for tradition…

6:00 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…

6:00 pm El Perito Cuatro feat. Johan Bylling Lang Maven - Restaurant & Vinbar

El Perito Cuatro unites different musical genres and expressions from the Spanish-speaking world. Based on Spanish flamenco and rumba, the band draws lines to Cuban son and jazz.…

6:30 pm Mathias Sandberg - The Captain Mojo

It's the "Early" jazzfestival Concert and you can book a seat by sending an emailto billet@mojo.dk Please notice that we have another concert around 9.30 and we will empty the roo…

6:30 pm FLOW TRIO | Gårdhaven HUSET

Lubos Soukup is a professional saxophonist, clarinetist and composer. He graduated in Music Performance from the Rhythmic Music Conservatory (RMC) in 2013. Four years later he rec…

6:45 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…

7:00 pm Big Band Bonanza - A Very Big Band feat. Anders Bergcrantz Kildevæld Kulturcenter

A Very Big Band under ledelse af Ole Kock Hansen er et af de bedste bigbands i hovedstadsområdet sammensat af professionelle og talentfulde musikere. Orkestrets repertoire spænder…

7:00 pm Iris Bergcrantz Quartet Kaffesalonen

Den svenske sangerinde og komponist Iris Bergcrantz er blevet fremhævet for sin gribende indlevelsesevne og klangrige stemme. Hun har udgivet fire album i eget navn, som alle er b…

7:00 pm Adrian Cox Trio Jazzcup

Adrian Cox (cl), Honey Boulton (g), Alex Gilson (b) Line up: Adrian Cox (cl), Honey Boulton (g), Alex Gilson (b) Genres: Classic Jazz

7:00 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…

7:00 pm Engqvist/Grønvad Unit Kayak Bar

The musicians are internationally renowned and have both recorded and toured with some of the biggest names on the global scene. They have performed across the country at countles…

7:00 pm Ocean Fanfare Råhuset

Celebrated Danish-Polish quartet Ocean Fanfare return with Third Nature, the final instalment in their long-form Nature Trilogy. Led by trumpeter Tomasz Dąbrowski and saxophonist…

7:00 pm Candombe DK: Memory in Rhythm Union

An intimate, groove-driven night of jazz, candombe, and African-inspired sound. Candombe DK returns to Union and the Copenhagen Jazz Festival with a special quartet exploring the…

7:00 pm Kalaha Enghave Plads 9

Beyond being an extremely captivating and high-energy live band, Kalaha is known for constantly exploring new musical borderlands and geographic soundscapes. Consisting of drum po…

7:00 pm Psychobillyjazz 3 Byhaven Pumpehuset

Psychobillyjazz 3 consists of alto saxophonist, keyboardist & punk jazz legend TS Høeg & the two young talented & hard-working hybrid musicians in guitarist Halfdan Stefansson & d…

7:00 pm Astrup / Westergaard / Wankel Christianshavns Beboerhus

Astrup/Westergaard/Wankel er opstået i det berlinske jazzmiljø. Trioen spiller kompositioner af Jakob Astrup og forener improvisation med et alsidigt repertoire. Med fokus på eksp…

7:00 pm Francisco Nascimento Trio (PT/SE) 4tallet Live

A bebop trio takes the stage at 4tallet, bringing the spirit of the 1950s back to life. Rooted in the tradition, the band will play a selection of jazz standards. Line up: Francis…

7:00 pm Lasse Schjerning / Ned Ferm / Nils Bo Davidsen KIMA

Drummer Lasse Schjerning has brought together some of the finest musicians in the country for this evening. Ned Ferm on saxophone and Nils Bo Davidsen on bass—both well-known name…

7:30 pm Zinssou Quartet fabula

Join us for innovative contemporary jazz as Zinssou Quartet takes the stage. Recent winners of Jazzkonkurrencen, the quartet has established itself as one of the most exciting new…

7:30 pm Sinne Eeg & Lars Jansson feat. Hans Ulrik Christians Kirke

Three of the Nordic region’s biggest jazz names come together in a unique concert featuring compositions by pianist Lars Jansson and vocalist Sinne Eeg. They are joined by special…

7:30 pm Miriam Mandipira feat. Frederick Menzies Home of Carlsberg

Rooted in blues, jazz, soul, gospel, and Afro-pop, Miriam’s artistry is defined by her multifaceted vocal range and expressive delivery. She moves effortlessly across genres, brin…

8:00 pm En aften med Damkapellet KoncertKirken

Det eksperimenterende musikerkollektiv Damkapellet markerer sit 10-års jubilæum med en koncertaften i tre dele i KoncertKirken under Copenhagen Jazz Festival. Siden etableringen h…

8:00 pm Waidtløw / Christoffersen / Fonnesbæk / Pasborg 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, subgenres & trends in Jazz-Denmar…

8:00 pm Chris Andersen Trio LUN

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…

8:00 pm Social Club feat. Naja Rosa Koppel - Nikolaj Hess, Thomas Vang, Anders Holm & Frank Hasselstrøm Bartof Station

Velkommen i klubben af blå, bluesy toner, soul og stemningsmættet jazz! Social Club er et samarbejdsprojekt mellem de fem musikere Nikolaj Hess (piano), Thomas Vang (bas), Frank H…

8:00 pm OnsdagsJazz: Andersson/Stoneman/Moseholm/Patrone | Orangeriet Tivoli

As part of Jazzy Wednesday, Tivoli Gardens invites Danish jazz musicians to meet in new constellations created especially for the occasion. The musicians take part in a short arti…

8:00 pm Rasmus Oppenhagen Krogh Brorsons Kirke

Ovenpå det Carl Prisen-nominerede og anmelderroste album Until Then (2023), introducerer Rasmus Oppenhagen Krogh nu sit fjerde album i eget navn, der bærer titlen Pillars. Om albu…

8:00 pm mimicri Christianshavns Beboerhus

mimicri is a genre-breaking ensemble blending elements of rock, pop and jazz, always allowing free improvisation to be the main thread between those. mimicri’s debut album from 20…

8:00 pm ØKSE (DK/SE/HT/US) ALICE

Consisting of NYC-based drummer Savannah Harris, Danish saxophonist Mette Rasmussen, Haitian electronic composer Val Jeanty and Swedish bassist, synth player and sampler Petter El…

8:00 pm Bebop Bonfire Bevar's

Bebop Bonfire spiller jazz fra Bebop musikkens sangbog, samt egne kompositioner. Orkestrert er yderst sammenspillet og med åbenlys sans for formidling og improvisation tilpasser m…

8:00 pm Blåly Flere Fugle

Flydende trommegrooves, hypnotiske klavermønstre og æteriske klange fra strøget kontrabas skaber en nøgen lydverden, som er enkel, fordybende, rummelig og ærlig. Blåly spiller ste…

8:00 pm Rawkéké - Mikkel Nordsø, Moussa Diallo og Marco Diallo Bartof Cafe

Musiklegenderne guitaristen, Mikkel Nordsø og bassisten, Moussa Diallo har været på farten i årtier og snart spillet med Gud og hver mand på den danske rock- og verdensmusikscene.…

8:00 pm Lotte Anker / Fred Frith (DK/UK) 5e

Anker and Frith have collaborated for numerous years in various groups, projects and ad hoc constellations. As a duo, they have developed a deep, intuitive mutual understanding of…

8:00 pm Dynamic: (St)ages LiteraturHaus

Lush vocal harmonies, four strong lead singers, and a top rhythm section. Dynamic, founded in 2013 by award winning singer and arranger Paul Kim from San Francisco, breathes new l…

8:00 pm Sabrina Brazzil - Bossa Nova Bankeråt

8/7 — Sabrina Brazzil — Bossa Nova Sabrina Brazzil — BOSSA NOVA-AFTEN Luk øjnene, og du er i Rio. Sabrina Brazzil bringer bossa nova til Bankeråt — den blide, solbeskinnede brasil…

8:00 pm Bremer/McCoy - UDSOLGT KLEIN – Karens Minde Kulturhus

Bremer/McCoy inviterer til et firedages sommer-residency med en række helt specielle koncerter i Dansepavillonen til Copenhagen Jazz Festival 2026. Med residency-formatet invitere…

8:00 pm Paolo Russo Trio feat. Gunnar Halle (IT/NO) Jazzhus Montmartre

What kind of jazz do they play? Italian-born Paolo Russo masters both the classic jazz piano and the soulful Argentine instrument, the bandoneon. He is technically and composition…

8:00 pm Anders Gaardmand / Henrik Gunde Kvartet La Fontaine

Anders Gaardmand is a distinctive figure in Danish music. With roots in the 1970s rock scene and countless studio recordings, he later established himself as a powerful jazz saxop…

8:00 pm Jan Harbeck Trio Nordhus

Jan Harbeck has released six albums on Stunt Records, all of which have ranked among the very best-selling Danish jazz records. His latest album, Conversation, has just been relea…

8:00 pm Cécile McLorin Salvant (US) + Brandee Younger (US) DR Koncerthuset, Koncertsalen

The American, Haitian-French artist Cécile McLorin Salvant is one of the greatest jazz voices of her generation. Grammy-nominated Brandee Younger is a rare talent on the very spec…

8:00 pm Black Money Orchestra Cafe Bopa

It’s going to be an absolutely fantastic Wednesday night in every way — as long as you make it to Cafe Bopa, no matter the weather. The band features anywhere from 10 to 18 musici…

8:00 pm Mathias Heise Orchestra - FÅ BILLETTER Bremen Teater

Mathias Heise Orchestra består af syv førsteklasses solister fra både ind- og udland, som samles i en euforisk blanding af virtuos instrumentalisme og spirituel selvforglemmelse.…

8:15 pm Tegn & Jesper Zeuthen Råhuset

Warped and twisted pedal-steel guitar and thundering, staggering drums construct beautiful scenes and unsettling landscapes. The music ebbs and flows, with glimpses of serenity, a…

8:30 pm Henrik Linder/Gustaf Ljunggren/Joel Lyssarides/Anton Eger H15 Scene

Bringing together four of Scandinavia’s most celebrated and stylistically singular musicians, this Nordic supergroup unites Dirty Loops bassist Henrik Linder’s electrifying bass w…

8:30 pm MonoNeon (US) Den Røde Plads

En af vor tids mest banebrydende musikere farver Den Røde Plads i sine signaturfarver. Grammy-vinderen står på de musikalske skuldre af blandt andre Prince, George Clinton, Frank…

8:30 pm Cat Pack Hvide Lam

swing og crooneres med charme og festlighed på Line up: Lasse Rømer: Trompet og Vokal Søren Anker: Guitar Jimmi Roger: Kontra Bas Ole Mathiassen: klaver Genres: Vokaljazz, Classic…

8:30 pm Dusty Rag Jazzband Metronomen

Dusty Rag Jazz Band is a young Copenhagen based orchestra who brings on the jazz tradition from New Orleans, where street-music is honored and danced to. Dusty Rag includes Danish…

9:00 pm Abdullah S Blågårds Apotek

Abdullah S’ selvproducerede, håndspillede univers er bygget på arven fra Funk, Riddim&Blues,og Jazz med klare referencer til No Wave, Detroit Tek & Chicago House. Udover debut alb…

9:00 pm Johan Bylling Lang Quintet - New Orleans & Beyond Charlie Scott's

Johan Bylling Lang har samlet et helt specielt orkester til lejligheden med de bedste musikere fra den danske jazzscene. Musikken har New Orleans som omdrejningspunkt, og man kan…

9:00 pm Coco Zhao Kvartet | Stardust HUSET

Experience Coco Zhao and top Danish musicians at Paradise Jazz during the Copenhagen Jazz Festival 2026. Internationally acclaimed jazz singer Coco Zhao from Shanghai takes the st…

9:00 pm Jacob Artved & guests Christiania Jazz Club

Jacob Artved - guitar David Wong - bass Michael Shekwoaga Ode - drums + guests Line up: Jacob Artved - guitar David Wong - bass Michael Shekwoaga Ode - drums + guests Genres: Mode…

9:00 pm Viktoria Søndergaard Secrets + support: Purpur | Musikcaféen HUSET

Award-winning vibraphonist, composer, and bandleader Viktoria Søndergaard presents her most personal and fearless project to date: Viktoria Søndergaard SECRETS. A dream band featu…

9:00 pm Jakob Dinesen with Chuva Boa with Dinesen, Mørck, Christensen & Damasceno Galathea Kroen

CHUVA BOA is a new ensemble that brings together four prominent musicians from the Danish and Brazilian jazz scene. The name means “pleasant rain” and reflects the band’s musical…

9:00 pm Four Trips Around The Sun Ølsnedkeren

"Four promosing voices in the Nordic Europe, jazz improvised and pop realm. Prismatic soundscapes, free improvisation, humor and melodies characterize the compositions of the four…

9:15 pm Miles Davis Marathon - In A Silent Way 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…

9:15 pm EKKO PARK dag 1: Cæcilie Balling & Dybfølt + Where Music Grows Park Bio

EKKO PARK – Day 1 19:00 - Film Screening: Where Music Grows 21:15 - Concert: Cæcilie Balling & Dybfølt (Mathæus Bech, Kirstine Elise Pedersen) Ekko Park unfolds at Park Bio as par…

9:30 pm TING (SE/SK/DE) 5e

SHOES AND ZIPPERS Innovative, Copenhagen based Group TING presents a new performance for footwear and more. Flopping slippers, clicking heels, ripping buttons and squeaking boots…

9:30 pm Esben Just All Stars Mojo

It's sunday and you can book a seat by sending an email to billet@mojo.dk Sammen med et sandt hold allstar artister, dykker Esben Just ned i den dybe traditionelle jazz, og bringe…

9:30 pm Richard Andersson & Rudi Mahall Quartet (INT) Råhuset

Known for his expressive playing with his current groups like Die Enttäuschung and Monk’s Casino, Rudi Mahall is approaching the jazz tradition with this international quartet. Th…