Budapest Jazz Club’s Epic 2026 Lineup Ignites

Discover Budapest Jazz Club's epic 2026 lineup: top Hungarian & international jazz stars, live concerts, jam sessions in cozy Budapest café.

where: 1136 Budapest, 13. kerület, Hollán Ernő u 7.

web: www.bjc.hu 🎷

The Budapest Jazz Club, located at Hollán Ernő Street 7, 1136 Budapest, 13th District, attracts quality music fans with varied programs and live performances by Hungarian and international stars in a state-of-the-art concert hall. Visit the peaceful, nostalgic Budapest-style café or the sleek modern bistro not only for evening shows but also for daytime relaxation. Concerts start at 8 p.m., while the hugely popular jam sessions from Tuesday to Saturday kick off after 10 p.m. If you’re craving light yet classy music vibes—whether a die-hard jazz buff or just dipping your toes in—head to this hub of the capital’s jazz scene. Expect a special atmosphere, excellent sound quality, a cozy jazz café, and bistro bites. Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs!

March 2026 Kickoff

March 18: Wednesday Open Jam with Gyárfás István Trio and Texas Tech Faculty Jazz Quintet. March 19: Papageno Jazz Evening with Varga Bendegúz Quartet feat. Koncz Kriszta, plus BJC Café Jam with Jónás Gézu Trio. March 20: Free BJC Jam Session with Egri János Trio and Harmónia Jazzműhely with Balázs József Trio feat. Zana Zoltán & Balogh Máté. March 21: Szakcsi Rádió Jazz Evening with Oláh Krisztián Quartet – POV 4 Perspectives IV, and Free BJC Jam Session with Molnár Sándor & Friends. March 22: “Mogács Labor.” March 23: RANDOM Musical Evening 9. March 24: LFZE Open Jam with Bangó Adrienne Quartet and presented by Jegymester.hu: Pankastic! March 25: Harcsa Veronika & Gyémánt Bálint Duo and Wednesday Open Jam with Rieger Attila Trio. March 26: BJC Café Jam with Nagy Noémi Quartet and Harcsa Veronika & Gyémánt Bálint Duo. March 27: Harmónia Jazzműhely with Kanizsa Gina – “Happy Birthday Sarah Vaughan!” March 28: Free BJC Jam Session with Pintér Péter Trio, plus BJC Big Band – Tribute to Gordon Goodwin at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. March 29: Budapest Jazz Orchestra feat. Tóth Vera. March 30: Révész Richárd Latin Quartet feat. Yulaysi Miranda & Elisabeth Herrera. March 31: SOMA & a VANAVAN jazz concert and LFZE Open Jam with Lakatos László Quartet.

April 2026 Groove Fest

April 1: Wednesday Open Jam with Farkas Gábriel Jam and Farkas Gábriel Showband – Fifty/Fifty. April 2: Presented by Jegymester.hu: Szalay Gábor Organ Trio and Glass of Jazz vol. 25. ★SZALAY GÁBOR ORGAN TRIO★ An evening for lovers of wine & jazz. April 3: Harmónia Jazzműhely with Clotilde Bonner Farkas Quartet and Free BJC Jam Session with Nagy Noémi Quartet. April 4: Balázs Elemér Group and Free BJC Jam Session with Gáspár Károly Trio. April 6: Papageno Jazz Evening with Balance Wheel Group. April 7: Voice & Guitar with Micheller Myrtill & Pintér Tibor Duo and LFZE Open Jam with Horváth Szabolcs Trio. April 8: Temesi Berci feat. Deborah Bond (Incognito-USA) (two sets), plus Wednesday Open Jam with Nagy Iván Classic Jam. April 9: Canarro and BJC Café Jam with Molnár Sándor & Friends. April 10: Free BJC Jam Session with Pluto Trio and Harmónia Jazzműhely with Borbély Balkan Jazz Project. April 11: Free BJC Jam Session with Gáspár Károly Trio and ALERANT Jazz Evening with Tzumo Gypsy Dreams. April 14: LFZE Open Jam with Bédy Levente Trio. April 15: Wednesday Open Jam with Gyárfás István Trio. April 16: Albus and BJC Café Jam with Kollmann Gábor Quartet. April 17: Free BJC Jam Session with Gáspár Károly Trio and Harmónia Jazzműhely with Egri János Jr. Trio feat. Dely Viki. April 18: Oláh Kálmán Jr. Quintet, ALERANT Jazz Evening: Alerant Szeparé Sessions 4 with Szalay Gábor & Bende Zsolt Duo, and Free BJC Jam Session with Nagy Noémi Quartet. April 19: “Mogács Labor.” April 20: ALERANT Jazz Evening with Sárik Péter Trio feat. Berki Tamás. April 21: Budateher Jazz Evening with Budapest Bossanova and LFZE Open Jam with Suke Sándor Trio. April 22: Wednesday Open Jam with Oláh Zoltán Trio and Szakcsi Jr. Trio. April 23: BJC Café Jam with Balázs József Trio. April 24: Free BJC Jam Session with Nagy Iván Classic Jam. April 25: FIDELIO Jazz Evening with Gyémánt Bálint Trio and Free BJC Jam Session with Pintér Péter Trio. April 26: CsDP 30! – Orchestral semi-live concert. April 27: I. Szakcsi Lakatos Béla International Jazz Piano Competition. April 28: LFZE Open Jam with LFZE Open Mic Session and Myrtill és a Swingistique. April 29: Wednesday Open Jam with Rieger Attila Trio. April 30: BJC Café Jam with Jónás Gézu Trio.

May 2026 Teasers

May 9: MÁV Symphony Orchestra: Music – Space – Image Concerts – Percussion. Closer on May 30: Vladimir Cetkar (MK).

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Pros

Jazz is huge internationally, so as a US tourist you'll instantly get the cool, sophisticated vibes without any culture shock.

Budapest's a top bucket-list spot for Americans, and the 13th District venue is a quick, easy ride via metro (M3 line nearby) or tram from the city center.

Zero Hungarian skills needed – it's all about the universal language of music, with English-friendly listings and an international crowd.

Way cheaper than similar top-shelf jazz nights at NYC's Blue Note or Village Vanguard, plus that unique Hungarian flair makes it stand out.

Packed lineup with free jam sessions most nights, perfect for spontaneous drop-ins during your trip.

Cozy café and modern bistro for daytime hangs or pre-show bites, adding a chill layer beyond just concerts.

Excellent sound and intimate atmosphere beat out many big US festival scenes for that up-close jazz magic.

Cons

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Not the most family-friendly with 8pm starts, 10pm+ jams, and a grown-up bistro vibe – better for couples or solo adults than kids.

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The Budapest Jazz Club isn't super famous globally compared to iconic spots like New Orleans' Preservation Hall, so it might not be on every tourist's radar.

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While Budapest rocks for visitors, this 13th District spot is a tad off the super-touristy beaten path in central Pest.

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Driving in? Skip it – Budapest traffic and parking suck; public transport's your best bet hands-down.