Budapest Jazz Club’s Sizzling 2026 Lineup

Discover Budapest Jazz Club's sizzling 2026 lineup: top Hungarian & international jazz stars, live concerts, jam sessions in cozy 13th district venue.

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

web: www.bjc.hu 🎷

The Budapest Jazz Club, located at Hollán Ernő u. 7, 1136 Budapest, in the 13th district, attracts music lovers with a variety of programs featuring live music from Hungarian and international stars in a state-of-the-art concert hall. Enjoy the cozy, nostalgic Budapest café atmosphere or the modern bistro not only for evening shows but also for daytime visits. Concerts begin at 8 p.m., while the highly popular jam sessions, held Tuesday through Saturday, start after 10 p.m.

March 2026 Kickoff

March 29 (Sunday): Budapest Jazz Orchestra feat. Tóth Vera. March 30: Révész Richárd Latin Quartet feat. Yulaysi Miranda & Elisabeth Herrera. March 31: SOMA & AVANAVAN Jazz Concert; LFZE Open Jam: Lakatos László Quartet.

April 2026 Highlights

April 1: Farkas Gábriel Showband – Fifty/Fifty; Wednesday Open Jam: Farkas Gábriel Jam. April 2: Presented by Jegymester.hu: Szalay Gábor Organ Trio; Glass of Jazz vol. 25. ★SZALAY GÁBOR ORGAN TRIO★ An evening for lovers of wine & jazz. April 3: Harmónia Jazzműhely: Clotilde Bonner Farkas Quartet; Free BJC Jam Session: Nagy Noémi Quartet. April 4: Balázs Elemér Group; Free BJC Jam Session: Gáspár Károly Trio. April 6: Papageno Jazz Est: Balance Wheel Group. April 7: Voice & Guitar: Micheller Myrtill & Pintér Tibor Duo; LFZE Open Jam: Horváth Szabolcs Trio. April 8: Temesi Berci feat. Deborah Bond (Incognito-USA); Wednesday Open Jam: Nagy Iván Classic Jam. April 9: 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.

More April Action

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: Free BJC Jam Session: Gáspár Károly Trio; Harmónia Jazzműhely: Egri János Jr. Trio feat. Dely Viki. 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: Budateher Jazz Est: Budapest Bossa Nova; LFZE Open Jam: Suke Sándor Trio. April 22: Wednesday Open Jam: Oláh Zoltán Trio; Szakcsi Jr. Trio. April 23: BJC Cafe Jam: Balázs József Trio. April 24: Free BJC Jam Session: Nagy Iván Classic Jam. April 25: Free BJC Jam Session: Pintér Péter Trio; FIDELIO Jazz Est: Gyémánt Bálint Trio. April 26: CsDP 30! – Band Semi-Concert. April 27: 1st Szakcsi Lakatos Béla International Jazz Piano Competition. April 28: Myrtill és a Swingistique; LFZE Open Jam: LFZE Open Mic Session. April 29: Wednesday Open Jam: Rieger Attila Trio. April 30: BJC Cafe Jam: Jónás Gézu Trio.

May Sneak Peeks

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

Looking for relaxed yet high-quality music experiences? Whether you’re a die-hard jazz fan or just dipping your toes in, visit Budapest’s jazz hub, the Budapest Jazz Club, for its excellent atmosphere, superb sound, welcoming jazz café, and bistro fare. Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs!

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Pros

Jazz is super well-known internationally, especially coming from the US where it's huge in places like New Orleans or NYC, so you'll feel right at home with the vibe.

Budapest is a massive hit with foreign tourists, drawing millions of us Yanks each year for its thermal baths and architecture, making this an easy add-on to your trip.

No Hungarian skills needed at all since it's live music that transcends language, plus the café and bistro have that universal appeal with English menus likely available.

Getting there is a breeze via Budapest's excellent public transport – hop on the metro to Lehel tér or tram 14, or it's a quick drive with plenty of parking nearby in the 13th district.

The cozy café atmosphere during the day and intimate concert hall beat out massive US jazz venues like the Blue Note, giving a more personal, nostalgic Hungarian twist.

Packed lineup with Hungarian stars and international acts like Deborah Bond from Incognito means high-quality shows rivaling smaller US clubs but at way cheaper ticket prices.

Open jam sessions Tuesday-Saturday are a blast for dipping in casually, similar to spontaneous sessions in Chicago but in a welcoming spot perfect for tourists. - Late starts at 8pm with jams after 10pm make it tough for families with kids who need early bedtimes, more adult-oriented than kid-friendly Disney jazz brunches back home.

Cons

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The Budapest Jazz Club itself isn't a household name globally like Ronnie Scott's in London or Village Vanguard in NYC, so you might miss it without seeking it out.

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The 13th district spot is a bit off the beaten tourist path in residential Angyalföld, not as central as Buda Castle, requiring some planning unlike walkable jazz strips in US cities.

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While solid, it doesn't match the star power of massive US festivals like Monterey Jazz, focusing more on local talent with fewer blockbuster international headliners.