Beleuchtete Bühne des ELBJAZZ Festivals im Hamburger Hafen mit Menschenmenge und Hafenkränen bei Abenddämmerung.
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Jazz live

From legendary live clubs to new discoveries

It grooves, swings and sounds in Hamburg: Jazz is an established part of the Hanseatic city's unique live music scene. Jazz lovers will find a daily concert schedule between the Alster and the Elbe in traditional clubs like the Cotton Club, the Hamburg jazz institution Birdland to new venues such as the NICA JAZZ CLUB in the heart of the city next to the town hall and stages for newcomers such as the , the concert hall of the Hamburg University of Music and Theatre. What they all have in common is a top-class programme and international guests.

 

  • CLEO & Band: From Broadway to Blue Notes
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    CLEO & Band: From Broadway to Blue Notes Concerts & Music

    • 24.10.2026
    • 18:30
    • JazzHall
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    LaLi Jam & Open Stage Concerts & Music

    • 24.10.2026
    • 19:00
    • LaLi Kulturhaus Langenhorn
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  • Terri Lyne Carrington
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    Terri Lyne Carrington’s »We Insist 2026!« feat. Christie Dashiell Concerts & Music

    • 24.10.2026
    • 19:30
    • Elbphilharmonie (Kleiner Saal)
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  • Elias Kobulashvili & Lorant Aktan Trio feat. Simon Gums (Bachelor Recitals)
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    Elias Kobulashvili & Lorant Aktan Trio feat. Simon Gums (Bachelor Recitals) Concerts & Music

    • 28.10.2026
    • 18:30
    • JazzHall
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  • FatJazz: Lisa Wulff Quartet & JazzHall Ensemble
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    FatJazz: Phenomena & JazzHall Ensemble

    • 29.10.2026
    • 18:30
    • JazzHall
    To event
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    Jazz In The Galerie Concerts & Music

    • 30.10.2026
    • 21:00
    • Nancy Tilitz Galerie im Bahnhof Dammtor
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  • Nils Landgren Funk Unit
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    Nils Landgren Funk Unit Concerts & Music

    • 31.10.2026
    • 18:30
    • JazzHall
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Here you can experience jazz live Jazz concert venues in Hamburg

You can listen to jazz live in the following venues in Hamburg. The typical sound can be heard, for example, in the best-known venues such as Birdland and the Cotton Club, but also in small, cosy clubs that are popular with locals, such as the Jazzclub Bergedorf or the Bar Italia.

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BernsteinBar

  • Live Club
  • Bar

The BernsteinBar is halfway between Schanze and Kiez. A colourful mixed audience is here.

BernsteinBar

BernsteinBar

Bernstorffstraße 103
22767 Hamburg

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Bourbon Street Bar

  • Bar

A touch of New Orleans in Hamburg: The Bourbon Street Bar is one of the most famous jazz bars in the Hanseatic city. Fresh cocktails and varied live music are on offer.

Bourbon Street Bar

Bourbon Street Bar

Rothenbaumchaussee 10
20148 Hamburg

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Brakula

The Brakula is the first and largest district cultural centre in the northeast of Hamburg. A varied programme is offered every month.

Brakula

Brakula

Bramfelder Chaussee 265
22177 Hamburg

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Brueckenstern

  • Restaurant
  • German cuisine

Not far from the musical theatre Neue Flora and the S-Bahn station Holstenstraße is the restaurant Brückenstern. It invites you to get into the right mood for a nice evening or a cosy end to the day.

Brueckenstern

Brueckenstern

Stresemannstraße 133
22047 Hamburg

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Cascadas Hamburg
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Cascadas

  • Live Club
  • Bar

A live club in the middle of Hamburg's city centre is truly something special. Cascadas offers a varied concert programme with national and international artists from funk, soul, hip-hop, singer-songwriters, world music and more! You can also party to the sounds of salsa, electro, hip-hop, oriental or in the "Silent Disco" with your headphones on.

Cascadas

Cascadas

Ferdinandstrasse 12
20095 Hamburg

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Spielbank Hamburg
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Casino Esplanade

  • Bar

Place your bets: Roulette, blackjack and poker on 18 tables.

Casino Esplanade

Casino Esplanade

Stephansplatz 10
20354 Hamburg

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Ensembles
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