The Budapest Jazz Club at 7 Hollán Ernő Street, 1136 Budapest (13th District), is your go-to spot for top-tier live jazz in 2026. Expect a mix of Hungarian and international stars, killer sound in a high-tech concert hall, and that old-school nostalgic vibe in the café blended with a slick modern bistro. Drop by during the day or catch evening shows starting at 8 p.m.—plus those wildly popular jam sessions from Tuesday to Saturday kicking off after 10 p.m. Whether you’re a die-hard jazz fan or just dipping your toes, this is Budapest’s jazz hub with cozy vibes and epic eats.
April 2026 Jazz Explosion
Kick off April 12 with Grund Theater (Grund Színház): Maestro. April 13 brings Bartók Conservatory (Bartók Konzi) singers’ concerts. Hit April 14 for Liszt Academy (LFZE) Open Jam: Bédy Levente Trio and Trio Midnight. April 15 rocks with Wednesday Open Jam: Gyárfás István Trio plus Skylark Quartet (IT-CH-AT-HU). April 16 features Albus and BJC Café Jam: Kollmann Gábor Quartet. April 17 has Free BJC Jam Session: Gáspár Károly Trio and Harmónia Jazzműhely: Egri János Jr. Trio feat. Dely Viki. April 18 delivers ALERANT Jazz Est: Alerant Szeparé Sessions 4: Szalay Gábor & Bende Zsolt Duo, Free BJC Jam Session: Nagy Noémi Quartet, and Oláh Kálmán Jr. Quintet. Wrap up April 19 with “Mogács labor.” April 20 brings ALERANT Jazz Est: Sárik Péter Trio feat. Berki Tamás. April 21 features Budateher Jazz Est: Budapest Bossa Nova and Liszt Academy (LFZE) Open Jam: Suke Sándor Trio. April 22 features Szakcsi Jr. Trio and Wednesday Open Jam: Oláh Zoltán Trio. April 23 features BJC Café Jam: Balázs József Trio and Szakcsi Radio (Szakcsi Rádió) Jazz Est: Pankastic!, plus April 24 Free BJC Jam Session: Nagy Iván Classic Jam and Harmónia Jazzműhely: Budapest Jazz Orchestra feat. Chuck Israels.
May Through November Highlights
May 1 features a free jam with UNESCO Jazz Day Festival (UNESCO JAZZNAP FESZTIVÁL): Jam Session and Harmónia Jazzműhely: UNESCO Jazz Day Festival (UNESCO JAZZNAP FESZTIVÁL): Christian Garrick (UK) & Balázs József Trio. May 2 brings UNESCO Jazz Day Festival (UNESCO JAZZNAP FESZTIVÁL): Révész Richárd Latin Quartet feat. Yulaysi Miranda & Elisabeth Herrera—Son Est. May 3 features Free Jam Session Evenings (Ingyenes Jam Session Estek): UNESCO Jazz Day Festival (UNESCO JAZZNAP FESZTIVÁL): Sunday Free Jam Session and BJC Big Band plays Dave Pell Octet. May 9 features MÁV Symphony: Music—Space—Image (Zene—Tér—Kép) Concerts—Percussion. May 22 stars Chris Potter Trio (USA) with Matt Brewer & Kendrick Scott. May 30 features Vladimir Cetkar (MK). August 13–15 Budapest Jazz Club presents Malomvölgy Festival (Malomvölgy Fesztivál). November 22 features Gryllus Vilmos: Winter Concert. Plus April 25: Free BJC Jam: Pintér Péter Trio, Fidelio Jazz Est: Gyémánt Bálint Trio; April 26: Fogi Theater (Fogi Színház): Cinderella (Hamupipőke), CsDP 30!—orchestral semi-performance; April 27: 1st Szakcsi Lakatos Béla International Jazz Piano Competition; April 28: UNESCO Jazz Day (UNESCO JAZZNAP): Myrtill és a Swingistique, Liszt Academy (LFZE) Open Jam: LFZE Open Mic; April 29: Wednesday Open Jam: Rieger Attila Trio, UNESCO Jazz Day (UNESCO JAZZNAP): Random Wednesday (Random Szerda): Barabás Lőrinc & Anton Silaev (RU); April 30: UNESCO Jazz Day (UNESCO JAZZNAP): Szabó Dániel Trio feat. Juhász Gábor, BJC Café Jam: Jónás Géza Trio. Organizers reserve the right to change the dates and programs!
