Elbjazz

On 10 and 11 July 2026, ELBJAZZ invites you to an atmospheric festival at the Port of Hamburg. Experience jazz on the Elbe, a maritime atmosphere and Hamburg at its most beautiful.

When jazz meets the harbour, when cranes and containers turn into a backdrop and music drifts along the Elbe, it can only mean one thing: ELBJAZZ is back in Hamburg. On 10 and 11 July 2026, the port will transform into a festival site brimming with atmosphere and musical energy. ELBJAZZ returns bigger, more diverse and more atmospheric than ever.

After a year’s creative pause, the much-loved festival is back with fresh energy and a new concept. In July 2026, ELBJAZZ invites music lovers from around the world to experience jazz in all its breadth, from classical to experimental, from soulful to electronic. More than 30 outstanding acts will make the festival a musical experience full of variety and surprises.

The line-up includes international greats such as Jamie Cullum, Chilly Gonzales, José James & China Moses, Greentea Peng, Herbert & Momoko, Tom Jones and the NDR Bigband with a centenary tribute to Miles Davis, and Joss Stone as an Elbphilharmonie special.

The stages are as distinctive as the festival itself. At the heart of the action is the Blohm+Voss site, where industrial heritage meets sound art. Here, the Am Helgen stage, the Shipbuilding Hall and the large Main Stage create unforgettable concert moments. The Elbphilharmonie is once again part of the festival with special concerts in the Grand Hall, which are bookable separately. ELBJAZZ ticket holders receive priority booking.

ELBJAZZ 2026 does more than bring music to the stage. It lights up Hamburg’s harbour.