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

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…

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…

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 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 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 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…

5:30 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…

6:00 pm Casper Hejlesen Trio Rødder

Casper Hejlesen is an award-winning guitarist and composer who, at a young age, has managed to create a unique voice on his instrument as well as a composer. His two most recent a…

6:00 pm Carling Family med Gunhild Carling 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 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 Noah-Nilay Trio Metronomen

Three people with a remarkable belief that their ideas are worth repeating several times. They play Noah-Nilay's compositions and a few jazz standards, which they calmly and syste…

6:00 pm Sayaa Balders Plads

German hailing, Copenhagen-based Sayaa blends a multitude of genres like House, UKG, Future Beats and Soul, RnB and Hip Hop. Her initial fascination with electronic music sparked…

6:00 pm Testmann Jazz feat. Jens Søndergaard og Mogens Fosgerau Café G

Testmann Jazz plays swinging vocal mainstream jazz, ballads, bossas and bebop. The orchestra consists of five seasoned musicians who both master the best numbers from “The Great A…

6:00 pm Niclas Knudsen presents: "Funk Fabrik / The Music of Bent Fabricius-Bjerre" Kulturhuset Islands Brygge

Den folkekære komponist Bent Fabricius-Bjerre begyndte som jazzmusiker og var aktiv som sådan allerede i sin skoletid. Tidligt fik han oprettet sine egne små ensembler og såkaldte…

6:15 pm Jon Allen (UK) Den Røde Plads

Her er Englands måske bedst bevarede hemmelighed. Sanger-sangskriver Jon Allen leder tankerne hen på Sugar Man Rodriguez – måske fordi han er en af den slags stemmer, der lyder så…

6:30 pm Mo Hippa Section | Gårdhaven HUSET

Mo Hippa Section is rooted in the authentic New Orleans sound and soul. Inspired by artists such as Jon Cleary and The Absolute Monster Gentlemen, Galactic, The Meters, and Lettuc…

6:30 pm Sahra da Silva og Hans Knudsen Mojo

A wonderful cooperation is taking place tonight. A debut album came out last year. It's the "Early" Jazzfestival concert and you can book a seat by sending an email to billet@mojo…

7:00 pm Big Band Bonanza - MIBB Kildevæld Kulturcenter

MIBB – Universitetets Big Band MIBB er et traditionsrigt big band etableret i 1970’erne og har siden fungeret som en selvstændig forening med stærk tilknytning til universitetsmil…

7:00 pm David Schousboe Duo og Jamsession Salonen 222

Salonen og David Hartvig Schousboe stabler en pop-up jazzcafé med jamsession på benene til Jazzfestivalen. Vi udnytter Salonens stemningsfulde lokaler og gode placering på Østerbr…

7:00 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…

7:00 pm Amanda Kluxen Lunden KBH

Amanda Kluxen draws listeners into an organic and reflective universe, moving freely and intuitively between styles, as she weaves connections to Nordic jazz and singer-songwriter…

7:00 pm Malene Kjærgård Quartet Kaffesalonen

Malene Kjærgård has a rare ability to captivate any audience through her irresistible voice, magnetic presence, and distinctive interpretative flair – qualities that have made her…

7:00 pm Odqin Ensemble Balders Plads

Odqin Ensemble is a Malmö and Copenhagen-based musical collective that fuses Jazz with elements of Hip-Hop, R&B, and electronics, creating an energetic and interactive experience…

7:00 pm Sinne Eeg & Søren Sko med Tivoli Big Band | Plænen Tivoli

Presented as part of Copenhagen Jazz Festival. The evening features soulful duets and swinging jazz classics from the repertoires of Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole…

7:00 pm Jan Harbeck Kvartet Jazzcup

Jan Harbeck (ts), Henrik Gunde (p), Eske Nørrelykke (b), Anders Holm (dr) Line up: Jan Harbeck (ts), Henrik Gunde (p), Eske Nørrelykke (b), Anders Holm (dr) Genres: Classic Jazz

7:00 pm Francesca Burattelli Byhaven Pumpehuset

Francesca Burattelli is a key figure on the Danish experimental music scene, known for her avant-pop work that combines orchestral elements, electronic soundscapes, and art-pop se…

7:00 pm Butt Dilan Christianshavns Beboerhus

Butt Dilan is an allstar instarnational group of musicians dedicated to the ways of the ten thousand things . The music tries and fails constantly with no real direct agenda or me…

7:00 pm Terkel Nørgaard's Beat Trio (DK/IT/PT) LAMAR

Terkel Nørgaard’s Beat Trio brings together jazz and beats. Expect a vibrant live set with groove, energy and interplay at its core – right in LAMAR’s dining room, with doors open…

7:00 pm Joanna Wojtkiewicz Sings Billie Holiday (PL/DK) 4tallet Live

Joanna Wojtkiewicz is a polish jazz vocalist and arranger currently based in Copenhagen. She completed her Bachelor's degree in Composition and Music Theory at the Academy of Musi…

7:00 pm Red Gazelle Trio feat. Ned Ferm fabula

fabula inviterer til en sommeraften med nordisk jazz, når Red Gazelle Trio indtager scenen. Trioen har etableret sig som en markant stemme i nordisk jazz med et lydunivers, der be…

7:00 pm Eloise Park Project & Anders Lauge Meldgaard Råhuset

Eloise Park Project performs minimalist and transcendent music in a symmetrical constellation consisting of two pianists and two drummers. Eloise Park Project seamlessly combines…

7:00 pm Daimi og Louisiana Jazz Band KLEIN – Karens Minde Kulturhus

Traditionen tro vender Daimi tilbage til Dansepavillonen på KLEIN til dette års Copenhagen Jazz Festival. Daimi er Danmarks mest erfarne nulevende solist, og hun charmerer stadig…

7:00 pm Lambert (DE) Enghave Plads 9

LAMBERT: I AM NOT LAMBERT LAMBERT is back. Or maybe he never left. Maybe, indeed, he was never actually there in the first place. There’s no use enquiring, however. You’d have to…

7:00 pm Candura Union

Candura is a new Norwegian band that pushes genre boundaries and draws inspiration from across the world. Their music fuses elements from Brazilian styles such as MPB, bossa nova…

7:30 pm Rasmus Sørensen Kvartet (INT) Home of Carlsberg

Den nordjyske pianist Rasmus Sørensen er i de seneste års løb blevet anerkendt internationalt for hans innovative men samtidigt tilgængelige lyd som både musiker og komponist. Eft…

7:30 pm Montanaro// Osgood// Strange// Moseholm (DK/MT) Husumvold Kirke

Glen Montanaro is guitarist and composer from Malta, actively working at finding new sounds in collaborations. His combination of emotional rubato melodies, open improvisation and…

8:00 pm oliverhald Bevar's

oliverhald spiller original instrumentalmusik, hvor nordisk klingende melodier kombineres med groovy figurer, bygget op omkring som bygges op omkring støvede 70’er-trommemaskinely…

8:00 pm TONEART: Trækfugle KoncertKirken

Koncerten er et eksperimenterende arbejde med det klassiske strygekvartet-format, der leges med, udfordres og pilles fra hinanden, for på ny at blive sat sammen - og nu sammen med…

8:00 pm Bo Sundström meets Copenhagen Jazzexperience (SE/DK) Bremen Teater

Bo Sundström er herhjemme kendt fra Bo Kaspers Orkester, som gennem de sidste 30 år har cementeret sig som et af Nordens mest roste livebands og senest har udsolgt hele ni koncert…

8:00 pm ADG7 (KR) - FÅ BILLETTER ALICE

Deeply rooted in Korean folklore but infused with the qualities of K-pop, the Korean ensemble ADG7 (Ak Dan Gwang Chil) enchants audiences with delightful pop songs, charming chore…

8:00 pm Ridin’ Thumb - FÅ BILLETTER Hotel Cecil

Med sin hybrid af funk, soul og hip hop har den danske musikinstitution Ridin' Thumb fyret op under mangt en svedig funkfest – og mon ikke det er opskriften til denne koncert unde…

8:00 pm Morten Schantz Trio feat. Vadsholt & Templeton Bankeråt

Sommerjazz Morten Schantz Trio featuring Kaspar Vadsholt Janus Templeton Line up: Morten Schantz Trio featuring Kaspar Vadsholt Janus Templeton Genres: Classic Jazz

8:00 pm Marie Carmen Koppel med Band 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 and state…

8:00 pm Paul Banks & Jakob Dinesen Bartof Cafe

Paul Banks er et toneangivende navn på den danske blues-/roots- og sangskriverscene. Især hans virtuose akustiske guitarspil har gjort indtryk på flere generationer af danske guit…

8:00 pm Benita Haastrup MUSIC FOR BEES Svenska Gustafskyrkan

MUSIC FOR BEES er groovy, smuk, humoristisk og naturvenlig musik - en vildtvoksende, saftig, summende og boblende gryde stærke grooves, hymner og fællessang. Musikken henter inspi…

8:00 pm Nikolaj Hess Trio feat. Jayla Chee & Jochen Rueckert (US/DK)) Bartof Station

Med improvisation, leg og interplay i højsædet, spiller denne virtuose supertrio øjeblikkets blanding af nøje udvalgte klassikere i nutidige udgaver, Hess’ prisvindende kompositio…

8:00 pm Lotte Anker, Christof Kurzmann, Burkhard Beins (DK/DE) 5e

Three eminent and idiosyncratic musicians and improvisers join forces in this concert. Adventurous and exploratory music moving in and out of imaginary, fragile, transcendent yet…

8:00 pm Peter Bernstein Quartet (US) - UDSOLGT Jazzhus Montmartre

In Montmartre's series of intimate concerts with jazz giants, during Copenhagen Jazzfestival 2026 we present one of the world's best jazz guitarists, who travels across the Atlant…

8:00 pm Jacob Fischer Kvartet feat. Zier Romme Larsen La Fontaine

Guitarist Jacob Fischer brings together a hard-swinging quartet featuring some of the most exciting young talents on the Danish jazz scene. With decades of experience alongside le…

8:00 pm Wonderbrazz Cafe Bopa

A true classic and insanely funky tradition at Bopa, with its roots firmly planted in New Orleans’ second line traditions and high energy level. The 6-piece band Wonderbrazz plays…

8:00 pm The Mukherjee Development Studenterhuset, København

Gør klar til indie-rock af allerhøjeste kvalitet! Oscar Mukherjee og hans band er brændvarme og vi glæder os til et show fyldt med musikalsk overskud og indlevelse: De danske Cold…

8:00 pm Anne Efternøler Trio Tårnby Hovedbibliotek

As a self-proclaimed slowness activist, Anne Efternøler and her two fellow musicians blow the horn for a loving fight against the tyranny of time's acceleration. In sympathy with…

8:00 pm Frank Hasselstroem & Bjarke Falgren + Solister Picniq

Glæd jer til en smuk aften på Picniq udendørs scene, når multi-instrumentalist FRANKIE alias Frank Hasselstrøm igen gæster vores scene midt i Valbyparken. Frankie (Frank Hasselstr…

8:00 pm Unicum Trio Flere Fugle

Unicum Trio spiller en opfindsom blanding af den amerikanske jazz-tradition og ungarsk klassisk- og folkemusik: Nye fortolkninger af den ungarske klassiske komponist Bela Bartoks…

8:00 pm Anton Eger Kayak Bar

Anton Eger: Swedish Invasion Norwegian/Swedish Anton Eger will be joined this evening by three secret Swedish connections, as Kayak Bar sets the stage for a loose, playful, and ex…

8:15 pm Hey Nana, I'm Halym Råhuset

"Hey Nana, I'm Halym" is the duo project of saxophonist Nana Pi and drummer Halym Kim from Copenhagen. In this duo, this dialogue, Nana and Halym delve into the sonic possibilitie…

8:30 pm Latin Jazz Nights på Nimb Roof Nimb

Experience three magical evenings under the open sky at one of Copenhagen’s most spectacular rooftop bars. High above the city, with views over the lights of Tivoli Gardens and th…

8:30 pm Made In Wood Metronomen

The duo Made in Wood— pianist Jonas Berg and double bassist Bastian Sjelberg— invite you to their universe of contemplative music. They have topped Apple Music’s list of new jazz…

8:30 pm Mikkel Ploug Trio + guests play Carl Nielsen, Bent Sørensen & J.S. Bach DR Koncerthuset, Studie 3

Den danske jazzguitarist Mikkel Ploug har etableret sig på den internationale jazzscene med turnéer i mere end 25 lande og 20 udgivelser på velrenommerede pladeselskaber fra USA t…

8:30 pm Reuben James (UK) Den Røde Plads

Reuben James er en kunstner fra den klassiske jazz/RnB/neosoul-scene i London. Han er ikke længere et up-and-coming act, men et navn der de senere år har udviklet sig til at være…

8:30 pm Jeppe Zacho Quintet Maven - Restaurant & Vinbar

Jeppe Zacho Quintet has just been in the studio recording their upcoming release. This concert is a rare chance to hear all the new compositions performed live for the first time.…

8:30 pm Ferm / Hejlesen / Dayyani / AC / Høyer Dynaudio

This concert marks the official live debut of a remarkable new ensemble, bringing together both established and emerging voices from the forefront of European jazz and improvised…

8:30 pm Vokal Torsdag Hvide Lam

Hver torsdag året rundt præsenteres en sanger(-inde) på Hvide Lam, og sådan er det også under festivalen. Udover et nyt talent eller et etableret navn i front består VokalTorsdag…

9:00 pm Artved Wax Galathea Kroen

Wax Line up: Jacob Artved guitar Ben Besiakov piano Genres: Moderne jazz (bebop, hardbop, cool, modal), Contemporary

9:00 pm A Plane to Catch Charlie Scott's

A Plane to Catch har på kort tid etableret sig godt på den danske musikscene. Bandet udgav den anmelder roste debutplade Moko Jumbie på April Records den 28 April 2023. Udgivelsen…

9:00 pm Sarathy Korwar (UK/IN) | Musikcaféen HUSET

Experience Sarathy Korwar and his genre-breaking universe of jazz, electronic and Indian folk at an intense concert about community, identity and decoloniality. ●○●○●○●○●○●○●○●○●○…

9:00 pm Alice Carrari / Martin Schack Quartet HUSET

Experience Alice Carreri / Martin Schack at Paradise Jazz during the Copenhagen Jazz Festival 2026. Alice Carreri/Martin Schack invites you to a concert experience where interplay…

9:00 pm Garzone/Campagnol 3 Sofie Kælderen

George Garzone plays tenorsax i the highest league. For many years, he has delighted us with his forceful and percussive playing. It takes quite a drummer to match him. But Niclas…

9:00 pm The Organic Truth (IT/DK) 25hours Hotel Indre By

The Organic Truth, a Danish-Italian organ trio exploring the spiritual depth and groove of classic jazz. With Francesco Cigna on guitar, Jacob Broholm on Hammond organ, and Thomas…

9:00 pm Tomas Franck + Brickman/Moseholm/Svendsen Blågårds Apotek

Gå ikke glip af saxofonlegenden Tomas Franck, som er en af Europas stærkeste stemmer inden for den moderne jazz. En sand mester på sit instrument og med en melodisk dybde, som kun…

9:00 pm 20_14 Assembly: Mija Milovic, Henriette Motzfeldt, Holger Hartvig og Rune Kielsgaard Christianshavns Beboerhus

20_14 is a music platform from copenhagen curated by drummer and producer Rune Kielsgaard. Since 2021, the project aims to dissolve hierarchy, frame contrasts, and create a space…

9:00 pm Bending Backwards Ølsnedkeren

Bending Backwards is a loud indie band from the Danish underground. For this concert, the band will play their music in a downsized, acoustic format, zooming in on the most intima…

9:00 pm Kresten Osgood Quintet Christiania Jazz Club

I godt 20 år har Kresten Osgood været centralt placeret i dansk musikliv. Han er blevet kaldt “det bedste der er sket i dansk jazz siden 80’erne”, “Vildmanden i det danske jazzvåb…

9:15 pm Miles Davis Marathon - Bitches Brew 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 EKKO PARK dag 2: Troels Abrahamsen & Christian Balvig + Kandis for livet Park Bio

EKKO PARK – Day 2 19:00 - Film screening: Kandis for livet 21:15 - Concert: Troels Abrahamsen & Christian Balvig Ekko park unfolds at Park Bio as part of the Copenhagen Jazz Festi…

9:30 pm Blues Jam Mojo

Det er torsdag og der er traditionen tro Blues Jam Et husorkester vil lede diverse gæstejam'ere gennem natten Det er åben scene med kapelmester Laust Krudtmejer Genres: Jamsession…

9:30 pm Solborg / Banke / Heebøll + Søndergaard 5e

A tour de force featuring some of the strongest voices in original Danish jazz right now. The Solborg/Banke/Heebøll trio’s approach is fundamentally about focusing on how the mate…

9:30 pm TEETH (Filipsen/Müntzing/Berre) Råhuset

Welcome to an auditory anarchy where the sound palette is extended to the extreme! The Scandinavian trio TEETH has been together for 10 years and unites 3 highly interesting Scand…