The Madrid International Jazz Festival returns this autumn, turning the capital once again into the European epicenter of this essential musical genre. 🎷🎶

JAZZMADRID brings together major international masters and leading Spanish talents across an extensive programme held in top venues and theaters.

🎶 JAZZMADRID26. Festival Internacional Jazz Madrid

📅 From October 8 to November 30, 2026 (selected dates)

🕐 Check schedule on the official website

📍 Varios espacios de Madrid, Madrid

🎟️ Check prices on the official website

📖 Legendary tributes and world-class figures

This edition features headline acts such as Kurt Elling with The Yellowjackets presenting their project Celebrate Weather Report, vocal sensation Cécile McLorin Salvant with Sullivan Fortner, veteran Paquito D'Rivera, and saxophonist David Murray.

The festival also marks the centenaries of Miles Davis and John Coltrane with sets by Emmet Cohen, James Carter, Jason Miles, and Emma-Jean Thackray. Spanish artists include Marco Mezquida, Moisés P. Sánchez, Rita Payés, Daniel García, and the CMS Trio.

🏛️ A capital-wide celebration of jazz

Concerts take place in emblematic venues including Teatro Fernán Gómez, CentroCentro, Contemporánea Condeduque, Teatro Albéniz, Círculo de Bellas Artes, Institut Français, and live music clubs with Villanos del Jazz.

ℹ️ Good to know: Festival runs from October 2 to November 30 across various halls and theaters (Sala Villanos, Teatro Albéniz, La Riviera, CentroCentro, Teatro Fernán Gómez, Círculo de Bellas Artes, Madrid en Vivo clubs). Pricing varies by concert: some events are free while others require paid tickets.

✨ An unmissable autumn celebration showcasing the finest jazz talent in Madrid.