Call for artists: jazzahead! 2026 Showcase

Who will be the 38 showcases in 2026?

Showcases are the 30 to 45 minute short concerts at jazzahead! which are open to the general public and at the same time part of the trade fair. The 38 showcase bands have previously applied and are selected by international expert juries. The jazz highlights and current formations from Germany, Europe, Overseas/Africa as well as from the partner country 2026 Sweden can be experienced on three days and nights on the stages of Hall 7 and the Kulturzentrum Schlachthof.

Furthermore, this edition marks the 20th year of existence of this internationally recognised jazz fair and festival.

The showcase application phase for jazzahead! 2026 starts on 1 September 2025 and ends on  8 October 2025 ! Precondition is to register as an exhibitor or as a professional participant of jazzahead! 2026.

Follow the link brlow for more details and the application form.