De Jazzontspooring 2025

De Jazzontspooring proudly presents another adventurous and versatile jazz festival stretching from Harelbeke to Deerlijk, from Wevelgem to Kortrijk and Kuurne. Jazz without boundaries, both musically and literally.

Top international artists continue to find their way to this festival. Danish guitar phenomenon Jakob Bro celebrates ten years of Streams with Joey Baron and Thomas Morgan. There are also fresh, promising voices like Elina Duni and Rob Luft, who breathe new poetic life into jazz and folk, and Sullivan Fortner, the virtuoso New Orleans pianist acclaimed worldwide for his swing, finesse, and soul. Or the young Haitian-American singer Tyreek McDole, who, with his irresistible baritone voice and stage presence, is giving his very first concert in Belgium.

But the Belgian scene also shines: Philip Catherine, icon of lyrical jazz guitar, will present an intimate concert. New voices like Alex Koo, Kosmo Sound, and Elias D’hooge prove that the future of Belgian jazz is alive and well. And with Bord du Nord, Sam Vloemans surrounds himself with top performers Gwen Cresens, Lara Rosseel, and Dominique Vantomme.

Whether you're a jazz connoisseur or a curious listener: Jazz Derailment welcomes you with open arms this fall. Let yourself be surprised, transported, and derailed.

Jazz Derailment is a biennial, multi-day jazz festival in Harelbeke and the surrounding area. During September, October, and November, you can be enchanted by the virtuosity of world-renowned jazz artists and discover the stars of tomorrow.