Budapest Jazz Club’s Killer 2026 Jazz Lineup!

Discover Budapest Jazz Club's stellar 2026 lineup: international stars, jam sessions, UNESCO Jazz Day in cozy 13th District venue!
where: 1136 Budapest, 13. kerület, Hollán Ernő u 7.

Budapest Jazz Club kicks off 2026 with a thrilling mix of live music, Hungarian and international stars performing in a state-of-the-art concert hall. Enjoy that cozy, nostalgic Budapest café vibe or grab bites at the sleek modern bistro—visit during the day or for evening shows. Concerts start at 8 PM sharp, while Tuesday-through-Saturday jam sessions—huge crowd-pleasers—kick off after 10 PM. Catch it all at Budapest 1136, 13th District, Hollán Ernő Street 7.

April 2026 Schedule

April 12 (Sunday): Grund Theater: Maestro. April 13: Bartók Conservatory singers’ student concerts. April 14: Liszt Academy Open Jam with Bédy Levente Trio; Trio Midnight. April 15: Wednesday Open Jam with Gyárfás István Trio; Skylark Quartet (IT-CH-AT-HU). April 16: Albus; BJC Café Jam with Kollmann Gábor Quartet. April 17: Free BJC Jam Session with Gáspár Károly Trio; Harmónia Jazz Workshop with Egri János Jr. Trio feat. Dely Viki. April 18: Alerant Jazz Evening with Alerant Separé Sessions 4: Szalay Gábor & Bende Zsolt Duo; Free BJC Jam Session with Nagy Noémi Quartet; Oláh Kálmán Jr. Quintet. April 19: “Mogács Lab.” April 20: Alerant Jazz Evening with Sárik Péter Trio feat. Berki Tamás. April 21: Budateher Jazz Evening with Budapest Bossa Nova; Liszt Academy Open Jam with Suke Sándor Trio. April 22: Szakcsi Jr. Trio; Wednesday Open Jam with Oláh Zoltán Trio. April 23: BJC Café Jam with Balázs József Trio; Szakcsi Rádió Jazz Evening with Pankastic! April 24: Free BJC Jam Session with Nagy Iván Classic Jam; Harmónia Jazz Workshop with Budapest Jazz Orchestra feat. Chuck Israels. April 25: Free BJC Jam Session with Pintér Péter Trio; Fidelio Jazz Evening with Gyémánt Bálint Trio. April 26: Fogi Theater: Cinderella (Hamupipőke); CsDP 30! – half-concert with band. April 27: I. Szakcsi Lakatos Béla International Jazz Piano Competition. April 28: UNESCO Jazz Day Festival with Myrtill and the Swingistique; Liszt Academy Open Jam: Liszt Academy Open Mic Session. April 29: Wednesday Open Jam with Rieger Attila Trio; UNESCO Jazz Day Festival: Random Wednesday with Barabás Lőrinc & Anton Silaev (RU). April 30: UNESCO Jazz Day Festival with Szabó Dániel Trio feat. Juhász Gábor; BJC Café Jam with Jónás Gézu Trio.

May Onward

May 1: Free Jam Session Nights: UNESCO Jazz Day Festival Jam Session; Harmónia Jazz Workshop: UNESCO Jazz Day Festival with Christian Garrick (UK) & Balázs József Trio. May 2: UNESCO Jazz Day Festival with Révész Richárd Latin Quartet feat. Yulaysi Miranda & Elisabeth Herrera – Son Est. May 3: Free Jam Session Nights: UNESCO Jazz Day Festival Sunday Free Jam Session; UNESCO Jazz Day Festival with BJC Big Band plays Dave Pell Octet. May 9: MÁV Symphony Orchestra: Music – Space – Image concerts – Percussion. May 22: World stars at BJC: Chris Potter Trio (USA) with Matt Brewer & Kendrick Scott. May 30: Vladimir Cetkar (MK). August 13-15: BJC presents Malomvölgy Festival. November 22: Gryllus Vilmos: Winter Concert.
Craving chill yet classy jazz vibes? Jazz die-hard or newbie, swing by Budapest’s jazz hub, the BJC. Epic atmosphere, crystal sound, friendly jazz café, and bistro grub await. Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs!

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Pros
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Jazz is huge internationally, especially for us Americans – you'll recognize the smooth vibes from home like Miles Davis nights.
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Budapest's a superstar destination for U.S. tourists, right up there with Paris or Rome for easy add-ons to your Euro trip.
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Zero Hungarian needed – jazz is all about the music, not lyrics, and the café staff speak English to grab a beer or bite.
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Super easy to reach from central Budapest via M3 metro (just a few stops to Lehel tér) or tram, or a quick 15-min drive/Uber with parking nearby.
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Surprisingly family-friendly with student concerts, open jams, workshops, and even a kid's theater show like Cinderella for younger ones.
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Holds its own against U.S. gems like the Village Vanguard or Blue Note – intimate hall, top sound, but tickets are way cheaper than NYC prices.
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Killer lineup blending Hungarian stars with U.S./international acts like Chris Potter Trio, plus UNESCO Jazz Day for that global fest feel.
Cons
Late 8 PM concert starts and 10 PM+ jam sessions can wreck jet-lagged family schedules or bedtime for little kids.
The Budapest Jazz Club isn't super famous abroad like Ronnie Scott's in London, so it flies under the radar for casual visitors.
13th District spot is solid but not smack in tourist central like District V, adding 20-30 min travel from your likely Pest hotel.
Organizers can tweak the schedule last-minute, a bummer when you're flying 10 hours from the States.


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