Jazz Summer at Bayerischer Hof 2026: A Celebration of Freedom, Hope, and Community
Munich, May 29, 2026 – The Hotel Bayerischer Hof, a long-standing fixture in Munich’s jazz scene, proudly announces the return of its annual Jazz Summer festival. Running from July 27 to August 1, 2026, this year’s festival is themed “What The World Needs Now,” aiming to highlight jazz as a music of freedom, hope, and community.
The Hotel Bayerischer Hof has been a co-organizer of the legendary “Klaviersommer” since 1991, which evolved into the Jazz Summer in 2006. It remains Munich’s only international jazz festival, drawing renowned artists from across the globe.
An Eclectic Line-up of International Jazz Stars
The festival will commence with a performance by South African legend Abdullah Ibrahim, an icon of the anti-apartheid movement and one of jazz’s most significant pianists. Following this, the New York Sirius Quartet will join German trumpeter Joo Kraus in the Night Club for a transatlantic musical encounter.
Further enriching the program, Jowee Omicil will present his unique blend of jazz, spirituality, and world music, supported by Moroccan singer Malika Zarra. Daniel Garcia Diego and his trio will bridge diverse musical worlds, incorporating jazz, flamenco, and Arabic influences.
A European premiere is anticipated with the performance of Puerto Rican singer/songwriter Fabiola Mendez, known for her collaboration with Bad Bunny and her international acclaim. The festival will conclude with the “nordic sound” of pianist Tord Gustavsen and saxophonist Trygve Seim, who will jointly present their atmospheric and spiritual soundscapes.
Concert Overview:
- July 27: Munich Music Critics Band & Matthias Bublath Trio (Night Club)
- July 28: Abdullah Ibrahim (Festsaal)
- July 28: Sirius Quartet feat. Joo Kraus (Night Club)
- July 29: Jowee Omicil & Malika Zarra (Night Club)
- July 30: Daniel Garcia Diego Trio (Night Club)
- July 31: Fabiola Mendez (Night Club)
- August 1: Tord Gustavsen & Trygve Seim (Night Club)
Accompanying Program: Exhibitions and Film Screenings
Beyond the concerts, the festival offers a rich accompanying program. An exhibition titled “Miles Davis – Three days in Malibu” by Ralph Quinke will be on display in the Atrium, featuring a photo series. Additionally, the astor@Cinema Lounge will host screenings of jazz-related films:
- July 28: Bird – Directed by Clint Eastwood
- July 29: Miles Davis – Birth of the Cool – Directed by Stanley Nelson Jr.
- July 30: Jazzfieber – The Story of German Jazz – Directed by Reinhard Kungel
- July 31: Calle 54 – Directed by Fernando Trueba
- August 1: Jazz an einem Sommerabend – Directed by Avram Avakian & Bert Stern
Ticket Information
Festival tickets are priced at EUR 160,- and can be purchased from the Concierge at Hotel Bayerischer Hof (Phone: +49 89.21 20-920). Please note that cinema tickets are not included in the festival pass. Individual concert tickets are available at all known advance booking offices, as well as through Eventim and München Ticket.
The Hotel Bayerischer Hof, a multi-award-winning traditional establishment owned by the Volkhardt family for over a century, boasts 337 rooms, including 74 suites. It is recognized as one of Germany’s leading hotels and is part of “The Leading Hotels of the World” and “Preferred Hotels.” The Volkhardts Wein wine merchant in Munich-Pasing also belongs to the company group.
Further detailed information about this year’s program can be found on the official homepage.
Source: https://www.nachrichten-muenchen.com/jazz-sommer-im-bayerischen-hof-2026/225522/
