Budapest Jazz Club’s Killer 2026 Jazz Lineup!

Discover Budapest Jazz Club's epic 2026 lineup: top Hungarian & international jazz stars, live shows, jam sessions in vibrant 13th District venue.
where: 1136 Budapest, 13. kerület, Hollán Ernő u 7.

Budapest Jazz Club at Hollán Ernő u. 7, 1136 Budapest (13th District), kicks off 2026 with live music featuring Hungarian and international stars in its high-tech concert hall – perfect for quality jazz fans. Pop into the peaceful, nostalgic café or modern bistro any time, day or night. Shows start at 8 p.m., with hot jam sessions Tue.–Sat. kicking off after 10 p.m.

April 2026 Schedule

April 9 (Thu): Canarro; BJC Cafe Jam: Molnár Sándor & Friends. April 10: Free BJC Jam Session: Pluto Trio; Harmónia Jazzműhely: Borbély Balkan Jazz Project. April 11: Free BJC Jam Session: Gáspár Károly Trio; ALERANT Jazz Est: Tzumo Gypsy Dreams. April 14: LFZE Open Jam: Bédy Levente Trio. April 15: Wednesday Open Jam: Gyárfás István Trio. April 16: BJC Cafe Jam: Kollmann Gábor Quartet; Albus. April 17: Harmónia Jazzműhely: Egri János Jr. Trio feat. Dely Viki; Free BJC Jam Session: Gáspár Károly Trio. April 18: ALERANT Jazz Est: Alerant Szeparé Sessions 4: Szalay Gábor & Bende Zsolt Duo; Free BJC Jam Session: Nagy Noémi Quartet; Oláh Kálmán Jr. Quintet. April 19: “Mogács Lab”. April 20: ALERANT Jazz Est: Sárik Péter Trio feat. Berki Tamás. April 21: LFZE Open Jam: Suke Sándor Trio; Budateher Jazz Est: Budapest Bossa Nova. April 22: Szakcsi Jr. Trio; Wednesday Open Jam: Oláh Zoltán Trio. April 23: BJC Cafe Jam: Balázs József Trio. April 24: Free BJC Jam Session: Nagy Iván Classic Jam. April 25: FIDELIO Jazz Est: Gyémánt Bálint Trio; Free BJC Jam Session: Pintér Péter Trio. April 26: CsDP 30! – Orchestral Semi-Opera-Concert; Fogi Színház: Cinderella (Hamupipőke). April 27: 1st Szakcsi Lakatos Béla International Jazz Piano Competition. April 28: LFZE Open Jam: LFZE Open Mic Session; Myrtill és a Swingistique. April 29: Wednesday Open Jam: Rieger Attila Trio. April 30: BJC Cafe Jam: Jónás Gézu Trio.

Later 2026 Highlights

May 9: MÁV Symphony Orchestra: Music – Space – Image Concerts – Percussion. May 30: Vladimir Cetkar (MK). Aug. 13–15: Budapest Jazz Club presents Malomvölgy Festival. Nov. 22: Gryllus Vilmos: Winter Concert. Craving chill yet classy tunes? Jazz pro or newbie, hit Budapest’s jazz heart – ace vibes, sound, café, and bistro grub. Organizers reserve the right to tweak dates and program!

2025, adrienne

Pros
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Jazz is a U.S. staple, so this lineup with stars like Sárik Péter Trio feels familiar yet fresh with Hungarian flair
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Budapest's a top pick for American tourists, and the 13th District's walkable vibe adds to the adventure
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Super easy to reach via tram 4/6 or metro M3 from city center – no car needed, parking's a hassle anyway
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No Hungarian skills required; jazz is universal, English signage and tourist-friendly staff make it painless
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Chill café and bistro open day/night for casual hangs, plus kid-friendly bits like the Cinderella show
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High-tech hall delivers pro sound rivaling NYC spots like Blue Note, but way cheaper tickets for us Yanks
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Packed April schedule with free jams and variety keeps it exciting, better value than pricey U.S. festivals
Cons
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Starts at 8pm with jams past 10pm – tough for families with young kids wanting early bedtimes
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Not the most family-oriented; mostly adult jazz crowd, skips the Disney-level kid appeal
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Budapest Jazz Club's cool but not globally iconic like New Orleans' Preservation Hall or London's 606 Club
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13th District is nice but off the beaten path from big sights like Parliament, needs a quick extra trip


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