Next events

Sunday 06/07/2025

The WDR Big Band is performing at the Alte Schlachthof for the fourth time. Their unwavering success is built on systematically inviting international jazz musicians of world-class caliber to collabo...

Wednesday 03/09/2025

Mata as well as Sara Decker perform with an all-female ensemble. A total of nine musicians who live and breathe jazz, bringing it to the stage with passion. In terms of lineup, 'Women in Jazz' is an...

Saturday 20/09/2025

The quintet Pilgrim, formed around Zurich tenor saxophonist Christoph Irniger, has matured over the years into one of the most exciting ensembles in young European jazz. In March 2025, they will rele...

Saturday 11/10/2025

Olivier Chavet’s quintet presents its second album, Elements. As with the first album, Racines, introspection and a close connection to the surrounding natural landscape played a key role in the crea...

Friday 17/10/2025

Young British guitarist Rob Luft is regarded as one of the leading artists of the new generation of guitarists, with his virtuosity often compared to that of legends such as John McLaughlin and Pat M...

Friday 14/11/2025

Pianist and composer Bill Laurance, a five-time Grammy Award winner, effortlessly blends a wide range of musical styles. Classically trained, Laurance is a founding member of Snarky Puppy and has dem...

Wednesday 03/12/2025

French musician Renaud Garcia-Fons is considered one of the most virtuosic double bassists of our time in the worlds of world music and jazz. He prefers to play a five-string double bass, allowing hi...