The Budapest Jazz Club at 1136 Budapest, Hollán Ernő u. 7, promises a thrilling 2026 season packed with live music, Hungarian and global stars, and top-notch technology in its concert hall. Swing by the nostalgic café or modern bistro day or night—perfect for more than just the 8 p.m. shows. Tuesdays through Saturdays, dive into those wildly popular jam sessions starting after 10 p.m. Whether you’re a die-hard jazz lover or just dipping your toes in, this is Budapest’s jazz heartbeat, blending cozy vibes, killer sound, and tasty bites.
April 2026 Kickoff
April 13: Bartók Conservatory (Bartók Konzi) vocal students’ concerts.
April 14: Trio Midnight, followed by Liszt Academy (LFZE) Open Jam with Bédy Levente Trio.
April 15: Skylark Quartet (IT-CH-AT-HU) and Wednesday Open Jam: Gyárfás István Trio.
April 16: Albus and BJC Café Jam: Kollmann Gábor Quartet.
April 17: Harmónia Jazzműhely: Egri János Jr. Trio feat. Dely Viki, plus Free BJC Jam Session: Gáspár Károly Trio.
April 18: ALERANT Jazz Est: Alerant Szeparé Sessions 4: Szalay Gábor & Bende Zsolt Duo, Oláh Kálmán Jr. Quintet, and Free BJC Jam Session: Nagy Noémi Quartet.
April 19: “Mogács labor.”
April 20: ALERANT Jazz Est: Sárik Péter Trio feat. Berki Tamás.
April 21: Budateher Jazz Est: Budapest Bossa Nova and Liszt Academy (LFZE) Open Jam: Suke Sándor Trio.
April 22: Wednesday Open Jam: Oláh Zoltán Trio and Szakcsi Jr. Trio.
April 23: Szakcsi Rádió Jazz Est: Pankastic! and BJC Café Jam: Balázs József Trio.
April 24: Free BJC Jam Session: Nagy Iván Classic Jam and Harmónia Jazzműhely: Budapest Jazz Orchestra feat. Chuck Israels.
April 25: Free BJC Jam Session: Pintér Péter Trio and FIDELIO Jazz Est: Gyémánt Bálint Trio.
May Through November Highlights
April 26: Fogi Theater (Fogi Színház): Cinderella (Hamupipőke) and CsDP 30! – Orchestral Semi-Operetta Concert.
April 27: Kicks off the 1st Szakcsi–Lakatos Béla International Jazz Piano Competition.
April 28: UNESCO Jazz Day Festival (UNESCO JAZZNAP FESZTIVÁL): Myrtill and the Swingistique, plus Liszt Academy (LFZE) Open Jam: LFZE Open Mic Session.
April 29: Wednesday Open Jam: Rieger Attila Trio and UNESCO Jazz Day Festival (UNESCO JAZZNAP FESZTIVÁL): Random Wednesday: Barabás Lőrinc & Anton Silaev (RU).
April 30: BJC Café Jam: Jónás Géza Trio and UNESCO Jazz Day Festival (UNESCO JAZZNAP FESZTIVÁL): Szabó Dániel Trio feat. Juhász Gábor.
May 1: Harmónia Jazzműhely: UNESCO Jazz Day Festival (UNESCO JAZZNAP FESZTIVÁL): Christian Garrick (UK) & Balázs József Trio, and Free Jam Session Evenings (Ingyenes Jam Session Estek): UNESCO Jazz Day Festival (UNESCO JAZZNAP FESZTIVÁL): Jam Session.
May 2: UNESCO Jazz Day Festival (UNESCO JAZZNAP FESZTIVÁL): Révész Richárd Latin Quartet feat. Yulaysi Miranda & Elisabeth Herrera – Son Est.
May 3: UNESCO Jazz Day Festival (UNESCO JAZZNAP FESZTIVÁL): BJC Big Band plays Dave Pell Octet, and Free Jam Session Evenings (Ingyenes Jam Session Estek): UNESCO Jazz Day Festival (UNESCO JAZZNAP FESZTIVÁL): Sunday Free Jam Session.
May 9: MÁV Symphony Orchestra (MÁV Szimfonikusok): Music – Space – Image Concerts – Percussion (Zene – Tér – Kép koncertek – ÜTŐHANGSZEREK).
May 22: World-renowned Chris Potter Trio (USA) with Matt Brewer & Kendrick Scott.
May 30: Vladimir Cetkar (MK).
August 13–15: Budapest Jazz Club presents Malomvölgy Festival (Malomvölgy Fesztivál).
November 22: Gryllus Vilmos: Winter Concert (Téli koncert).
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs!
