Budapest Jazz Club’s Sizzling 2026 Lineup

Discover Budapest Jazz Club's sizzling 2026 lineup: top Hungarian & international jazz stars, epic jam sessions, cozy café in Budapest's 13th district.
where: 1136 Budapest, 13. kerület, Hollán Ernő u 7.

Swing into Budapest’s jazz hotspot at the Budapest Jazz Club, 1136 Budapest, Hollán Ernő u. 7 in the 13th district. Dive into a varied lineup of live music, with Hungarian and international stars rocking a high-tech concert hall. By day, chill in the peaceful, nostalgic café or grab modern bistro bites—perfect anytime. Evenings heat up with concerts at 8 p.m. sharp, plus wildly popular jam sessions Tuesday through Saturday kicking off after 10 p.m. Whether you’re a jazz diehard or just dipping your toes in, this is the city’s jazz heart, blending killer sound, cozy vibes, a jazz café, and tasty eats.

April 2026 Highlights

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: Wednesday Open Jam: Nagy Iván Classic Jam; Temesi Berci feat. Deborah Bond (Incognito-USA)—double the fun. April 9: BJC Café Jam: Molnár Sándor & Friends; Canarro. April 10: Harmónia Jazzműhely: Borbély Balkan Jazz Project; Free BJC Jam Session: Pluto Trio. 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: Albus; BJC Café Jam: Kollmann Gábor Quartet. 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.

More April Action & Beyond

April 19: “Mogács Labor”. 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: Wednesday Open Jam: Oláh Zoltán Trio; Szakcsi Jr. Trio. April 23: BJC Café 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! – zenekaros félretett műkoncert; Fogi Színház: Hamupipőke (Cinderella). April 27: I. Szakcsi Lakatos Béla Nemzetközi Jazz Zongoraverseny. April 28: Myrtill és a Swingistique; LFZE Open Jam: LFZE Open Mic Session. April 29: Wednesday Open Jam: Rieger Attila Trio. April 30: BJC Café Jam: Jónás Géza Trio. May 9: MÁV Szimfonikusok: Zene – Tér – Kép koncertek – ÜTŐHANGSZEREK. May 30: Vladimir Cetkar (MK). Nov 22: Gryllus Vilmos: Téli koncert. Craving light yet classy tunes? Hit the club! Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.

2025, adrienne

Pros
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Jazz is a universal language, so as a U.S. tourist, you'll groove to killer live music without needing Hungarian skills
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The club's cozy café vibe by day is super chill for families, with modern bistro eats perfect for a relaxed hangout
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Easy peasy to reach via Budapest's excellent public transport – hop on the M3 metro or nearby trams from tourist central
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Varied lineup packs international flavor like Deborah Bond from the USA, mixing Hungarian stars with familiar sounds
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Compared to stuffy, overpriced NYC spots like Blue Note, this feels intimate, affordable, and way more laid-back
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Budapest's jazz scene is buzzing internationally but underrated, making it a cool discovery over cookie-cutter tourist traps
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Non-stop jam sessions Tue-Sat add spontaneous fun, like free-form sets you'd chase in New Orleans but cozier here
Cons
Evening shows kick off at 8pm with jams past 10pm, tough for families with early-bedtime kids or jet-lagged parents
The Budapest Jazz Club isn't a household name like Village Vanguard, so it lacks that instant "wow" prestige abroad
13th district spot is local and authentic but not as iconic as Pest's party zone for foreign visitors
Hungarian-heavy event names and announcements might leave you guessing without Google Translate handy


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