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
Starts at 8pm with jams past 10pm – tough for families with young kids wanting early bedtimes
Not the most family-oriented; mostly adult jazz crowd, skips the Disney-level kid appeal
Budapest Jazz Club's cool but not globally iconic like New Orleans' Preservation Hall or London's 606 Club
13th District is nice but off the beaten path from big sights like Parliament, needs a quick extra trip


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