Jazz events in Copenhagen — Thursday, July 9 (afternoon)

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…

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 Samuel Winter Trio Enghave Plads 9

Samuel Winter is a Swedish drummer who has made Copenhagen his home over the past three years. During this time, he has established himself as a sought-after sideman in a wide ran…

2:00 pm Hester & Wessberg Lunden KBH

Hester & Wessberg is the young jazz culmination of pianist Sejer Hester and vocalist Clara Wessberg Rasmussen. The musicians met during their folk high school semester in 2025 and…

2:00 pm Sahra da Silva & Kjeld Lauritsen Hammond Trio Jazzcup

Sahra da Silva (voc), Kjeld Lauritsen (org), Per Gade (g), Espen Laub von Liljenskjold (dr) Line up: Sahra da Silva (voc), Kjeld Lauritsen (org), Per Gade (g), Espen Laub von Lilj…

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 Helle Henning & Peter Rosendal feat. Jesper Bodilsen & Jonas Johansen Drop Inn

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

2:00 pm Flamenco Passion VOC - Valby Oplevelsescenter

VOC Valby har med støtte fra Valby Fonden arrangeret 12 koncerter i forbindelse med Copenhagen Jazz Festival i uge 28. Flamenco Passion er et band med et udtryksfuldt og bredt mus…

2:00 pm Kansas City Stompers Højbro Plads

Kansas City Stompers er blevet udråbt til verdens ældste jazzband og fejrer i år 75-års jubilæum. De kommer som sædvanlig med to topsangerinder, Nynne Lange og Pia Kloster, og bes…

2:00 pm Ruth Belai Balders Plads

Copenhagen based DJ Ruth Belai started her career as a devoted music fanatic before transitioning into DJ-ing herself. She is the co-founder of dj-collective PREE and creator/host…

2:00 pm Sayaa presents Common Ground Balders Plads

Common Ground is an event series curated by German-born, Copenhagen-based DJ and host Sayaa. Bridging two distinct scenes, every edition pairs German artists with local talent for…

3:00 pm Dinesen/Tonnam + special guest TBA Sofie Kælderen

Jakob Dinesen one of Denmark's most sought-after saxophonists, is a master of balance – rooted in the jazz , tradition, but still evolving. His recordings has featured world class…

3:00 pm DEN 11. STEN - Kasper Tranberg / Maria Laurette Friis / Anders Filipsen Lindevangsparken

Den 11. Sten forener tre af de mest markante stemmer fra den danske improvisations- og jazzscene i et musikalsk møde præget af nerve, risikovillighed og stærk kollektiv intuition.…

3:00 pm MSK Ultra (Live Improvisation) Balders Plads

momo, ken + stephen aka MSK ultra are putting aside their obvious musical differences to come together for a special performance of peaceful grooves and exploratory melodies. taki…

3:00 pm Mads Matthias, Pelle von Bülow, Morten Ankarfeldt & Morten Ærø Bartof Station

"Danmarks førende mandlige jazzvokalist, lægger an til internationalt gennembrud." - Michael Bo, Politiken Den danske jazz-stjerne Mads Mathias er en crooner i international klass…

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 Schack / Søndergaard / Roupe / Lindblad Café G

Schack / Søndergaard / Roupe / Lindblad spiller Swingende jazz, bebop og blues improviseret over klassiske jazz standards. Martin Schack på Hammond orgel har rødder i blues, gospe…

3:00 pm Ellen Andersson, Bjarke Falgren & Heine Hansen Svenska Gustafskyrkan

Ellen Andersson, Bjarke Falgren & Heine Hansen. Three musicians of the highest calibre unite in a new collaboration. Ellen Andersson, one of Sweden’s most acclaimed jazz vocalists…

3:00 pm Sam Ghezzi Band Flere Fugle

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

3:00 pm Jakob Høyer Trio feat. Casper Hejlesen og Felix Moseholm Gaarden & Gaden

A trio across generations. Drummer Jakob Høyer — anchor in the Jakob Bro Trio and one of the most-recorded voices on the Danish scene across jazz and rock (The Raveonettes, Trente…

3:00 pm Kira Martini, Ole Fessor Lindgren & Marko Martinovic Bartof Cafe

Velkommen til en eftermiddag i de blå nuancer. De 3 musikere vil fortolke deres yndlingssange inden for jazz, blues og gospel klassiker, med et par egne numre også. Der vil være n…

3:30 pm Tirsdags jazz på en Torsdag Hvide Lam

De sidste tirsdage i hver måned (tredje og fjerde, og nogle måneder også femte) spiller PåTirsdag på Hvide Lam. Det er swingmusik fra hjertet tilsat et par overraskelser, I ikke l…

3:30 pm Forskellige Lyde Bevar's

En jazzet lydrejse skabt med tangenter og elektronik. Line up: Asmus Christensen Keys/Electronics Genres: Elektronisk/beat, Eksperimental Jazz Free admission

3:30 pm Out of Line Brass Band | Gårdhaven HUSET

Brass Band as it is played in the streets of New Orleans. Lots of funky tunes, both those known from Mardi Gras and cover songs with a twist. The band has worked with their own ar…

4:00 pm Fyraftensjazz: Riis‑Holm/Kirk/Harbeck/Mørck | 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. Pianist and rising jazz talent Mingus…

4:00 pm Moth / Pedersen Duo Damhuskanten

Saxophonist Fredrik Moth and guitarist Peter Pedersen join forces in a duo setting where interaction and improvisation take center stage. Drawing from a selection of jazz standard…

4:00 pm Salig Metronomen

Salig is a project created by Niels Kruse, with the purpose of telling and conveying stories about/from peculiar people, and giving them a new light and a voice through close and…

4:00 pm Emil de Waal, Fredrik Lundin, Gustaf Ljunggren og Dan Hemmer Kvartet Ingolfs Kaffebar

Emil de Waal, Fredrik Lundin, Gustaf Ljunggren og Dan Hemmer Denne koncert er lidt af et scoop, for det er virkelig ikke hver dag disse fire musikere kan samles og spille sammen.…

4:00 pm John Vincent Balders Plads

John Vincent is a Copenhagen based, former B-Boy turned turntablist & producer. Hiphop is his main sound, but has a blend of genres when DJ'ing/producing. On a regular basis you c…

4:00 pm RKDIA Den Røde Plads

RKDIA er en højenergisk duo, der opererer i krydsfeltet mellem electronica, jazz og broken disco. Morten Schantz (synths, vokal) bygger store, filmiske lydlandskaber, mens Anton E…

4:00 pm Viktoria Søndergaard Trio M/S Viking

Vibrafonisten, komponisten og performeren Viktoria Søndergaard er en af de mest originale stemmer på den danske jazz- og improscene. Med sit usædvanlige instrumentvalg har hun for…

4:00 pm Esben Just & Tricia Boutté (DK/US) Hotel Hans

For more than 20 years, Esben Just has been setting clubs, festivals, and audiences across the country alight with his intensely swinging and deeply charming New Orleans-inspired…

4:00 pm Nicolai Kornerup Trio Rødder

Danish pianist Nicolai Kornerup takes you on a musical journey that unites lively energy and deep sincerity. Nicolai Kornerup’s Nordic compositions, marked by melancholy and longi…

4:00 pm Nikolaj Hess special Bellahøj Kirke

Nikolaj Hess plus special guest Line up: Nikolaj Hess plus special guest Genres: Folk/roots, Moderne jazz (bebop, hardbop, cool, modal), Contemporary Free admission

4:00 pm Michael Dalgas Trio Hotel Danmark

Michael Dalgas Trio presents atmospheric music that invites the listener into a diverse universe of melody-driven and reflective jazz. The music is primarily composed by bandleade…

4:00 pm George Garzone, Hyhne, AC & Osgood Galathea Kroen

George Garzone sax AC bass Mads Hyhne trb Kresten Osgood dr Line up: George Garzone sax AC bass Mads Hyhne trb Kresten Osgood dr Genres: Moderne jazz (bebop, hardbop, cool, modal)…

4:00 pm Alé Emaljehaven

A Brazilian cocktail with a touch of jazz and classical music. Alé – horn-rimmed glasses, rather nerdy and with a beating heart for Brazilian instrumental music – that type x 3 ma…

4:30 pm Jazz Être Sous Enghave Plads 9

With Jazz être Sous, a new subgenre is introduced to jazz, where jazz musicians interpret the sounds of the present day. A simple rule of Jazz être Sous is that musicians may choo…

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 Geraldine Thenoux Palæ Bar

Geraldine Thenoux is one of Latin America’s distinctive voices in jazz and world music. She performs songs and classics in Spanish, French, and English, moving effortlessly betwee…

5:00 pm LOUPE 5e

Over the past year, LOUPE has explored extremely amplified “magnified micromusic” through massive PA systems. This time, the electricity is set aside: the trio meets the room full…

5:00 pm Caroline Bugala / Thomas Fonnesbæk / Eliel Lazo (FR/DK/CU) Drop Inn

Caroline Bugala stands among the most compelling European jazz violinists of her generation, carrying forward the great lineage of Didier Lockwood, Stuff Smith and Svend Asmussen.…

5:00 pm Middag & Jazz med Sebastian Zawadzki Nordic Trio Absalon

On Thursday, July 9th, we invite you to enjoy food and music in beautiful harmony. The evening starts with a communal meal, followed by a jazz concert with the Sebastian Zawadzki…

5:00 pm Townsend/Hollesen Kvartet Friheden

Rob Townsend—renowned saxophonist and flutist in Steve Hackett’s band (former guitarist of Genesis)—has toured the world, performing everywhere from intimate clubs to arenas and m…

5:00 pm Bäckbrothers JazzTivoli celebrating Miles Davis 100 year Feat. Anders Malta Café Blå Time

Café Blå Time and UtopiaJazz are very happy and proud to present Bäckbrothers JazzTivoli celebrating Miles Davis 100 year Feat. Anders Malta. 2026 marks 100 years since the birth…

5:00 pm Emma Danielsen Metronomen

Emma Danielsen writes songs in danish about everything that changes. With irony and tenderness, she creates a lyrical universe, where everything can be examined, and nothing is to…

5:00 pm The Orgelheimers Kayak Bar

For the first time in several years, Orgelheimerne haven’t mixed up the Jazz Festival with Midsummer’s Eve, and will therefore be showing up at Kayak Bar for this year’s festival.…

5:00 pm James Martin (US) & Chris Copen Duo Restaurant Under Uret

From New Orleans to Copenhagen, this performance reflects a shared musical language built on groove, soul, and feel. Inspired by icons like Dr. John, Allen Toussaint, and Fats Dom…

5:00 pm hands on fire Byhaven Pumpehuset

hands on fire is a free-punk collective made up of musicians with backgrounds ranging from improvised jazz and punk to folk and ambient music. Their work is a mosaic of improvisat…

5:00 pm Richard Anderson group Apollo Bar / Charlottenborg

Richard Anderson group Line up: Richard Anderson group Genres: Moderne jazz (bebop, hardbop, cool, modal), Contemporary, Classic Jazz Free admission

5:00 pm Mette Naja And the Gentleman of Jazz Charlie Scott's

Berlin based vocal ace Mette Nadja is back in her homeland for an exclusive concert during Copenhagen Jazz Festival with a killer line up of musicians! The music will span from Sw…

5:00 pm Lysning Lunden KBH

Lysning er en ung jazztrio, som fortolker smukkeste sange fra den danske sangskat og ’The Great American Songbook’. Vi deler en stor kærlighed til den gode melodi, swingmusik og d…

5:00 pm Rosa Salamon / Nicolai Majland / Haim Peskoff Beviamo Restaurant

Join us at Beviamo for an evening of wine and uplifting music! Copenhagen’s exciting new jazz trio, ‘Jazz and Tonic’, will share their original arrangements of timeless songs from…

5:00 pm SØSTRE – Jazzens Skjulte Heltinder feat. MUSViT & Aquire H15 Studio

SØSTRE – The Hidden Heroines of Jazz Concert, art, and club atmosphere during Copenhagen Jazz Festival 2026 On July 9, SØSTRE invites you into H15 Studio for a sensory evening whe…

5:00 pm Sigvard Madsen Quintet | Gårdhaven HUSET

The quintet plays original, contemporary jazz, where the music is carried by a narrative and lyrical compositional form. Each track is a short story without words, in which motifs…

5:00 pm Meron x Johnny Kulo Balders Plads

MERON is a prolific songwriter and singer who often accompanies himself on either guitar and keys. Long before a studio release, MERON was already opening for Anastasia, Moses Yoo…

5:00 pm Ellegaard/Frøland/Knudsen Vesterhus Vinbar

Ellegaard/Frøland/Knudsen play floating jazz from the raw west coast. Whether it is afternoon rough-and-tumble at the harbour, anxiety on the local train, or warm Brazilian rhythm…

5:30 pm Mathias Sandberg Trio CopenHill

Experience an evening with Mathias Sandberg – once called “Finland’s best-kept secret,” now an international artist performing over 100 concerts a year to sold-out audiences acros…

5:30 pm Jonas Johansen Adventure Trio Maven - Restaurant & Vinbar

Jonas Johansen's new group Adventure Trio is a guitar trio, with music based on simple, catchy lines and strong grooves. The transparent and airy atmosphere of the music shows Joh…