Step inside the Budapest Jazz Club (Budapesti Jazz Club), tucked away on Hollán Ernő Street, and you’ll discover a musical haven for jazz lovers. This legendary hotspot offers an irresistible mix of live music, concerts featuring both Hungarian and international stars, and a state-of-the-art concert hall designed for unforgettable performances. But it’s not just about the music—there’s a cozy, old-world café and a trendy bistro restaurant where you’ll want to linger, day or night.
Nightly Concerts and Jam Sessions
The club is known for its jam-packed evenings of quality music. Concerts kick off every night at 8 PM, with popular open jam sessions running until after 10 PM from Tuesday through Saturday. The jam sessions are famously vibrant, giving you the chance to hear renowned trios, quartets, and star duos up close—or even spot the next rising talent.
Who’s Playing?
July and August are packed with big names and fresh faces. Highlights include:
– BJC Open Jam nights, featuring rotating trios such as Attila Rieger (Rieger Attila), Viktor Hárs (Hárs Viktor), and István Gyárfás (Gyárfás István)
– Special theme nights like the Fidelio Jazz Evening (Fidelio Jazz Est) with Elsa Valle Bakary
– Unmissable duos such as Sïnthia & Zoltán Rugovics (Rugovics Zoltán), and Myrtill Micheller (Micheller Myrtill) & Tibor Pintér (Pintér Tibor)
– Vibe, Symbiosis 5, Pastell Contemporro, Budapest Bossa Nova Swing (Budapest Bossanova swing), and more
– The Budapest Jazz Orchestra saluting legends with their “Weather Report Tribute”
– Hot summer jam events with trios led by József Balázs (Balázs József), János Egri Jr. (Egri János Jr.), Károly Gáspár (Gáspár Károly), Krisztián Lakatos Pecek (Lakatos Pecek Krisztián), and the Noémi Nagy Quartet (Nagy Noémi Quartet)
International Flavor
It’s not just local legends—world-renowned artists drop by too. Standout appearances include Djabe & Steve Hackett: Freya Summer Show 2025, and, saving the biggest for last, the Dave Holland Trio shakes up the club in November.
More Than Music
Beyond the music, expect first-class service, delicious food, and a nostalgic atmosphere that immerses you in the golden era of jazz. Stay spontaneous: organizers may change the line-up or schedule, keeping every visit exciting.
Jazz, community, world-class acts—Budapest Jazz Club (Budapesti Jazz Club) keeps the city swinging all summer (and beyond).
