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April 2026
NULL2026-04-25 - 20:00Donny McCaslin - Elbjazz Presents"Blackstar" was David Bowie's final album — McCaslin played a crucial role in making this clearly jazz-oriented album a worldwide success.
NULL2026-04-27 - 20:00ForqGet ready for an evening of joyous grooving excitement.
NULL2026-04-28 - 20:00Jasper van`t Hof Quartet ft. Tony LakatosFor decades, one of the leading figures in European jazz!
NULL2026-04-29 - 20:00Fellas"Fellas is a masterclass in groove space and atmosphere." Somewhere Soul
NULL2026-04-30 - 20:00Stephanie LottermoserCelebrating International Jazz Day 2026
May 2026
NULL2026-05-01 - 20:00Nicole Zuraitis“Supreme talent... a first-rate songwriter, powerhouse vocalist, and grade A pianist!” All About Jazz
Eric Martin2026-05-02 - 20:00Jessie Lee & The AlchemistsBlues, rock, soul, gospel, and improvisations in the style of the 70s.
Gilad Hekselmann2026-05-05 - 20:00KneebodyExplosive mixture of rock and high-caliber, nuanced chamber ensemble playing.
Anton Antonov2026-05-06 - 20:00Billy Cobham - Stehplätze ab sofort im VVK!An absolute highlight: The legend of jazz rock drumming is back at the Nica Jazz Club.
Uli Neumann-Cosel2026-05-07 - 20:00Shuteen Erdenebaatar QuartetAn absolute vertical starter ensemble!
Christoph Behrmann2026-05-08 - 20:00Luca Sestak Trio“An extraordinary musician.” Mainly Piano/USA
NULL2026-05-09 - 20:00San Glaser & Sascha RotermundBoy Meets Girl - the legendary album by Sammy Davis Jr. and Carmen McCrae reinterpreted.
NULL2026-05-10 - 18:00New York VoicesOne of the world's best vocal ensembles is going on a farewell tour this year.
Roberto2026-05-12 - 20:00YellowjacketsThe legends are back at Nica: "A perfectly burning electro-acoustic band, whose intelligent, often challenging and unpredictable compositions draw from fusion, post-bop and contemporary jazz." Jazz Times
NULL2026-05-13 - 20:00TakadoonThe Hamburg-based band convinces with musical and lyrical class and shows how good contemporary jazz can sound.
Anna Webber2026-05-14 - 20:00Alfredo Rodriguez Trio"He is undoubtedly one of the best young pianists I have ever seen." Quincy Jones
Dovile Sermokas2026-05-15 - 20:00Michel Schroeder Ensemble 2026Fascinating fusion of jazz and classical - six wind players, a string quartet, harp, vocals, and a dynamic rhythm section!
NULL2026-05-16 - 20:00Lucas ImbiribaGuitar On Fire - Fingerstyle Guitar at Its Finest!
NULL2026-05-19 - 20:00Vanisha Gould & Chris Andersen QuartetAn outstanding voice - inspired by Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, Joni Mitchell, and Ella Fitzgerald.
Uli Neumann-Cosel2026-05-20 - 20:00Nils Kugelmann Trio“One of the most exciting young figures in European jazz.” Jazzwise UK
Daniel Wetzel2026-05-21 - 20:00Leona BerlinShe opens up a world that brings atmospheric soul and R'n'B to life in unexpected ways.
Annika Paul2026-05-22 - 20:00Annika Chambers & Paul DesLauriersA thrilling ride through music history with elements of blues, funk, soul, and southern rock.
Buddy Guy Milwauke2026-05-23 - 20:00Taj FarrantThe 16-year-old absolute prodigy from Australia - in Germany for the first time.
NULL2026-05-25 - 20:00Dee Dee Bridgewater & Helen SungThe legendary voice queen is back at Nica - experience it up close!
Katharina von der Kall2026-05-27 - 20:00RadiusFunky, soulful, energetic - 8 musicians, one goal: maximum energy on stage.
Ditte Valente2026-05-28 - 20:00Søren Bebe TrioQuite simple: empathetic, dreamlike, and captivating jazz.
Nikolas Müller2026-05-29 - 20:00Melodic Lifetime ft. Markus StockhausenNo streaming, no click to watch on demand. Instead, melodies that stay in your memory.
NPG Records2026-05-30 - 20:00Ida Nielsen & The FunkbotsA goddess on the bass and a lyrical miracle.
Boris Breuer2026-05-31 - 20:00Cosmo Klein & The CampersThe exceptional singer presents his new album 'Jumping Bird'!
June 2026
Egil Hansen2026-06-02 - 20:00Bugge Wesseltoft - Arild Andersen - Gard NilssenThe legendary Bugge Wesseltoft presents his album 'Am Are'.
Boris BreuerPostponed2026-06-03 - 20:00Bobby Sparks II - Das Konzert musste auf den 26. Juni verschoben werden!Jazz, funk, hip hop, soul, and fusion from the long-time member of the superband Snarky Puppy.
NULL2026-06-03 - 20:00Jax Hollow"I wish I were the one who discovered Jax Hollow!" Melissa Etheridge
Jaron Kühms2026-06-04 - 20:00JazzWerk Big BandImaginative instrument combinations, sometimes with subtle swing, sometimes with rocking beats or latin jazz.
NULL2026-06-05 - 20:00Jin Jim"Jin Jim are one of the absolute high-flyer bands in the German jazz scene" (NDR).
NULL2026-06-06 - 20:00Portable InfinityAn all-star quartet: Jacob Karlzon, Benjamin Koppel, Scott Colley, and Magnus Öström.
Lena Semmelroggen2026-06-07 - 18:00Simon Oslender Trio meets Randy BreckerJazz generations in dialogue - youthful brilliance meets legendary experience.
NULL2026-06-09 - 20:00Ziggy ZeitgeistDance music meets improvisation, synthesizers merge with flutes, jazz drums meet the raw energy of broken beat.
Lena Semmelroggen2026-06-10 - 20:00SWR Big Band - Secrets: The Funky Herbie HancockIt gets funky - with John Beasley (p) & Magnus Lindgren (sax, fl, cl)!
NULL2026-06-13 - 20:00Adi Wolf presents Soul on FireFeel the fire. Live the soul. The best of soul from the last decades.
Compost2026-06-16 - 20:00WEB WEBFor over ten years, they have stood for uncompromising, visionary jazz beyond fixed conventions.
Victoria Page2026-06-17 - 20:00Daniel Stelter Trio ft. Menna MulugetaWooden Songs Tour. Enchanting, organic and simply feelgood music.
Luco Vidales2026-06-18 - 20:00SorvinaAn incredibly exciting artist with a mixture of hip-hop, soul, jazz, and gospel-loving poetry.
NULL2026-06-19 - 20:00Gismo Graf TrioIn Spirito Django - lots of family, lots of class, and a virtuosic Gypsy Swing evening!
Thomas Laukat2026-06-20 - 20:00Heidi Joubert Chaos & Peace BandThe Queen of Cajón brings rhythm, soul, and great stories to the stage.
Boris Breuer2026-06-25 - 20:00Bobby Sparks IIJazz, funk, hip hop, soul, and fusion from the long-time member of the superband Snarky Puppy.
Boris BreuerPostponed2026-06-26 - 20:00Bobby Sparks IIPostponed to June 25, 2026.
NULL2026-06-26 - 20:00Klazz Brothers & Cuba PercussionClassic meets Cuba - Salsa, Merengue, Jazz, and Swing exuberantly mixed with Bach, Beethoven, and Bizet!
Tom Schneider2026-06-28 - 18:00Alma Naidu"One of the greatest singing talents in the republic" (Süddeutsche Zeitung)
NULL2026-06-30 - 20:00Axel ZwingenbergerThe uncrowned king of boogie-woogie.
July 2026
NULL2026-07-01 - 20:00Adam Hall & The Velvet PlayboysSwinging jazz, rock-like rhythm and blues, and boogie-woogie.
E. Groza2026-07-02 - 20:00Leléka"This woman is really a phenomenon." (JazzThing)
NULL2026-07-03 - 20:00Charlotte ColaceAn impressive, powerful, soulful, and expressive soul singer.
Roberto Rocco2026-07-04 - 20:00NOA“Her talent is no joke and her live performance is nothing short of the top of the international crop!” Quincy Jones
NULL2026-07-05 - 19:00Fusion Experience Quartet ft. Weckl - Bona - Manna - LecoqAn outstanding band and a musical journey without boundaries! Indispensable for every fusion lover!
NULL2026-07-06 - 20:00Fred Wesley GenerationsThe funkiest trombonist on earth… - over 68 years on the road!
NULL2026-07-07 - 20:00Dana MastersLast year she simply thrilled us completely with her debut in Hamburg. Don't miss it!
NULL2026-07-20 - 20:00Stacey KentShe is back at the Nica - a uniquely intimate concert with a real world star.
NULL2026-07-21 - 20:00Stacey Kent - Zusatzkonzert!She is back with an additional concert - a unique, intimate concert with a real world star.
September 2026
Udo Hinz2026-09-03 - 20:00NighthawksTheir concerts are a frenzy of great melodies, a strong pulse and powerful grooves.
Jason Gilrichst2026-09-07 - 20:00Jazz SabbathThey blur the boundaries between jazz and the songs that have defined heavy metal.
Jonas Müller2026-09-09 - 20:00Marialy Pacheco Trio"With Marialy Pacheco the dream of every piano music lover comes true!" LP-Magazin für analoge Hifi-und Vinyl Kultur
NULL2026-09-12 - 20:00Cosmo Klein - Purple 4 Life – A Tribute 2 PrinceFrom now on, regularly on our program: On this evening, no one will be able to sit still!
NULL2026-09-25 - 20:00Lily Dahab"Every note shines and glows, feeling invigorating and affirmative! When Lily Dahab sings, the sky radiates." Jazzthetik
October 2026
Mal Wichelow2026-10-09 - 20:00Philip SayceNew Album Release Tour 2026
NULL2026-10-16 - 20:00Joscho Stephan´s Transatlantic Guitar TrioVirtuosity meets passion – a concert not to be missed.
NULL2026-10-22 - 20:00Francesca TandoiHer concerts are described as "an explosion of swing", her piano playing as masterful and elegant.
Tyler Zoller2026-10-23 - 20:00The Reverend Peyton`s Big Damn Band"Like the Rolling Stones in the 60's, Peyton is bringing young music fans back to the blues." American Blues Scene
NULL2026-10-24 - 20:00Lucy Woodward & The Rocketeers"She combines beauty and complexity without any need for compromise between these two traits...the combination of grit and finesse one finds in Woodward’s music is quite rare.” All about Jazz
NULL2026-10-26 - 20:00Rabih Abou-Khalil GroupA master – between traditional Arabic music, European classical music, and open jazz.
NULL2026-10-28 - 20:00Lutz Krajenski Big Band ft. Atrin Madani - Remembering RogerA tribute to the wonderful Roger Cicero, who passed away unexpectedly 10 years ago.
November 2026
Zohar2026-11-07 - 20:00Zohar & AdamOne of the most exciting new discoveries in jazz - two brothers, one sound, boundless music.
NULL2026-11-10 - 20:00Danielle Nicole Band“That girl gets down to the nitty gritty.” Koko Taylor
Claus Fischer2026-11-28 - 20:00Hanno BuschOpen, empathetic, powerful - songs that move between jazz and contemporary pop.
December 2026
Steven Haberland2026-12-03 - 20:00Martin Ehlers TrioAfter the last sold-out and the subsequent release concert, we are once again looking forward to this exceptional trio!
NULL2026-12-05 - 20:00Ina ForsmanA force of nature - a soul-urging storm - timeless vintage sound with modern storytelling.
NULL2026-12-17 - 20:00Fola Dada - Joo Kraus - Martin Meixner - Christmas SerenadeSolemn trumpet sounds, jazzy Christmas classics, and elaborate songs - the best of Christmas from jazz, gospel, and pop.
NULL2026-12-21 - 19:00Debby Smith - Christmas SpecialThis stunning musician gets us into the Christmas spirit this evening.
Manfred Pollert2026-12-27 - 18:00Joscho Stephan TrioFurious Gypsy Swing full of sophistication.
NULL2026-12-31 - 21:00Silvesterparty im Nica Jazz ClubWe toast together to the new year 2027!