Nestled in Budapest’s XIII. district at Hollán Ernő u. 7 (1136 Budapest), the Budapest Jazz Club attracts lovers of quality music with its diverse live music scene, featuring Hungarian and global stars in a high-tech concert hall. Enjoy the peaceful, nostalgic vibe of its old-school Budapest café or the sleek modern bistro not just for evening gigs but anytime during the day. Catch concerts kicking off at 8 p.m. sharp, and from Tuesday to Saturday, dive into the wildly popular jam sessions starting after 10 p.m.
April 2026 Kickoff
It all heats up on April 11 with Alerant Jazz Est: Tzumo Gypsy Dreams and Free BJC Jam Session: Gáspár Károly Trio. April 12 brings Grund Theater (Grund Színház): Maestro. On the 13th, Bartók Conservatory (Bartók Konzi) singers’ student concerts. April 14 doubles up with Trio Midnight and LFZE Open Jam: Bédy Levente Trio. The 15th features Skylark Quartet (IT-CH-AT-HU) plus Wednesday Open Jam: Gyárfás István Trio. April 16 has BJC Café Jam: Kollmann Gábor Quartet and Albus. The 17th rocks with Free BJC Jam Session: Gáspár Károly Trio and Harmónia Jazzműhely: Egri János Jr. Trio feat. Dely Viki. April 18 packs Alerant Jazz Est: Alerant Separé Sessions 4: Szalay Gábor & Bende Zsolt Duo, Free BJC Jam Session: Nagy Noémi Quartet, and Oláh Kálmán Jr. Quintet. “Mogács Labor” hits on the 19th. April 20 spotlights Alerant Jazz Est: Sárik Péter Trio feat. Berki Tamás. The 21st swings with Buda Teher Jazz Est: Budapest Bossa Nova and LFZE Open Jam: Suke Sándor Trio. April 22 delivers Szakcsi Jr. Trio and Wednesday Open Jam: Oláh Zoltán Trio. On the 23rd, Szakcsi Rádió Jazz Est: Pankastic! and BJC Café Jam: Balázs József Trio. April 24 offers Free BJC Jam Session: Nagy Iván Classic Jam and Harmónia Jazzműhely: Budapest Jazz Orchestra feat. Chuck Israels. The 25th has Fidelio Jazz Est: Gyémánt Bálint Trio and Free BJC Jam Session: Pintér Péter Trio.
May and Beyond
April 26 stages Fogi Theater (Fogi Színház): Cinderella (Hamupipőke) and CsDP 30! – Orchestral Semi-Concert. The 1st Szakcsi–Lakatos Béla International Jazz Piano Competition (I. Szakcsi Lakatos Béla Nemzetközi Jazz Zongoraverseny) runs on April 27. April 28 celebrates UNESCO Jazz Day Festival (UNESCO JAZZNAP FESZTIVÁL): Myrtill és a Swingistique plus LFZE Open Jam: LFZE Open Mic Session. April 29 features Wednesday Open Jam: Rieger Attila Trio and UNESCO Jazz Day Festival (UNESCO JAZZNAP FESZTIVÁL): Random Wednesday (Random Szerda): Barabás Lőrinc & Anton Silaev (RU). April 30 brings BJC Café Jam: Jónás Gézu Trio and UNESCO Jazz Day Festival (UNESCO JAZZNAP FESZTIVÁL): Szabó Dániel Trio feat. Juhász Gábor. May 1 rocks with Harmónia Jazzműhely: UNESCO Jazz Day Festival (UNESCO JAZZNAP FESZTIVÁL): Christian Garrick (UK) & Balázs József Trio, plus Free Jam Session Evenings (Ingyenes Jam Session Estek): UNESCO Jazz Day Festival (UNESCO JAZZNAP FESZTIVÁL): Jam Session. May 2 swings with UNESCO Jazz Day Festival (UNESCO JAZZNAP FESZTIVÁL): Révész Richárd Latin Quartet feat. Yulaysi Miranda & Elisabeth Herrera – Son Set. The 3rd has UNESCO Jazz Day Festival (UNESCO JAZZNAP FESZTIVÁL): BJC Big Band plays Dave Pell Octet and Free Jam Session Evenings (Ingyenes Jam Session Estek): UNESCO Jazz Day Festival (UNESCO JAZZNAP FESZTIVÁL): Sunday Free Jam Session. May 9 spotlights MÁV Symphony Orchestra (MÁV Szimfonikusok): Music – Space – Image Concerts: Percussion (Zene – Tér – Kép koncertek – ÜTŐHANGSZEREK). May 22 welcomes world stars Chris Potter Trio (USA) w/ Matt Brewer & Kendrick Scott. May 30 features Vladimir Cetkar (MK). August 13–15 presents Budapest Jazz Club’s Malomvölgy Festival (Malomvölgy Fesztivál). November 22 closes with Gryllus Vilmos: Winter Concert (Téli koncert).
Whether you’re a die-hard jazz fan or just dipping your toes in, head to Budapest’s jazz hub for that effortless yet top-notch musical experience, wrapped in outstanding sound, cozy vibes, a friendly jazz café, and bistro bites. Organizers reserve the right to tweak dates and programs!
