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Program
January 2026
NULL2026-01-22 - 20:00Albie Donnelly´s SuperchargeBrass sections in swing shine and wafting Hammond sounds - this balancing act between high standards and good-time music cannot be topped.
Volker M. Bruns2026-01-23 - 20:00Albie Donnelly´s SuperchargeBrass sections in swing shine and wafting Hammond sounds - this balancing act between high standards and good-time music cannot be topped.
NULLSold Out2026-01-24 - 20:00Cosmo Klein - Purple 4 Life – A Tribute 2 PrinceAs last October, when everyone was already dancing to the first song, no one will be sitting in their seats that evening!
Stefan Karstens2026-01-27 - 20:00Danny Bryant BigbandAlbum Release Tour 2026
Christoph Bombart2026-01-28 - 20:00The Cat´s TableAlbum Release Tour 'Supernatural Soul Charade' - Cinematic Jazz by and with Tom Reinbrecht.
NULL2026-01-29 - 20:00Eric SardinasA virtuoso of slide playing, who wrests timeless, majestic blues rock from his dobro guitar - from brisk acoustic blues to boogies to punchy rock.
NULL2026-01-30 - 20:00Volkan Baydar & The VolcanoesThe best of Stevie Wonder, Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye, James Brown, Sam & Dave, The Commodores, Donny Hathaway, or Sam Cooke.
NULL2026-01-31 - 20:00Andy Sheppard TrioRenewed formation around the British star tenorist celebrated for his open sound.
February 2026
NULL2026-02-03 - 20:00Todd SharpvilleFinest blues, blues-rock and Americana from the "world's first blue-blooded bluesman".
NULL2026-02-04 - 20:00Dan Weiss QuartetSophisticated, unclassified jazz and a drummer who is equally virtuosic in jazz, metal, Indian folk music, and classical music.
NULLSold Out2026-02-05 - 20:00Joja Wendt & Axel ZwingenbergerBoogie Woogie Legends Live
Nico Dreier2026-02-06 - 20:00Jimmy Reiter"One of the best young guitarists in the European blues scene." Blues & Rhythm/UK
NULL2026-02-07 - 20:00Analog AI - Pukl, Escreet, Sanders, LillingerA musical imitation of analog AI. These musicians insist that music is at its most powerful, lyrical, and sensual when played in the moment and in front of live audiences.
NULL2026-02-10 - 20:00Butter Funk FamilyThis band from Los Angeles makes their debut in Europe and combines the energy of 70s funk with a murderous new sound. A concert with fun guaranteed!
Maria Frodl2026-02-11 - 20:00David Helbock - Julia Hofer DuoFrom jazz to chamber music – multifaceted, atmospheric, and elegant, always finely balanced between groove and improvisation.
NULL2026-02-12 - 20:00Sebastian Studnitzky - EuphoriaAn epic album and a superband that breaks boundaries: jazz, classical music, and club vibes merge with depth and power.
NULL2026-02-14 - 20:00Fola Dada - Valentines SpecialOur Valentine's Day concert for all lovers, those who are still searching or enough for themselves. Couples have already found each other in Nica!
NULLPostponed2026-02-17 - 20:00Jin Jim - Das Konzert muss leider auf einen späteren Termin verlegt werden. Der neue Termin wird bekanntgegeben.Jin Jim are one of the "absolute high-flyer bands in the German jazz scene" (NDR).
NULL2026-02-17 - 20:00Debby SmithWhen will Hamburg realize that a singer with world star potential lives in the city? Debby Smith belongs on the big stages of this world!
NULL2026-02-18 - 20:00Ian Paice & PurpendicularThe legendary Deep Purple drummer and a rock legacy - reinvented.
Marco van Rooijen2026-02-19 - 20:00Julian SasThe icon of Dutch blues rock is coming to Hamburg.
NULL2026-02-20 - 20:00Jowee OmicilA spiritual yet lively mix that combines jazz, gospel, Afro-Haitian rhythms, and hip-hop.
Rasmus Sigvaldi2026-02-21 - 20:00Viktoria Tolstoy & Jacob Karlzon - Who We AreA mature, warm, self-contained work by two artists who know each other in their complexity – and have found a form of freedom in it. A work that does not explain who they want to be, but who they really are.
NULL2026-02-24 - 20:00Lisa BassengeWildflowers: a colorful bouquet between jazz, pop, and chanson - with songs from Dolly Parton to Depeche Mode, Bob Dylan to Death Cab for Cutie.
Elisabeth Jakobsen2026-02-25 - 20:00MalditoMaldito turned down the opportunity to write songs with Paul McCartney because they didn't want to cancel their tour in Germany. That deserves respect!
Gerhard Richter2026-02-26 - 20:00Jeff CascaroBroadway & Beyond - carefully selected musical city gems in a mix of jazz, soul, and blues.
NULL2026-02-27 - 20:00Mike ZitoOne of the most celebrated artists of contemporary blues – his honesty, authenticity, and integrity are simply overwhelming.
NULL2026-02-28 - 20:00Muret Big Band & Criss Cross Big BandFrance meets Hamburg - Big Band meets Big Band. From Swing to Funk and Latin to Tango Nuevo - and above all, there is joy of playing and good vibrations.
March 2026
Thomas Schloemann2026-03-04 - 20:00Lars Danielsson & LiberettoThe master of harmonious sound on bass and cello presents his brand-new album for the very first time with a world premiere.
NULL2026-03-05 - 20:00Julia Hülsmann OktetSometimes a classically styled piano-string trio is at play, sometimes a grooving jazz trio – both worlds meet in sophisticated dialogues.
Kharen Hill2026-03-06 - 20:00Nathan & Noah East - Father SonBass legend and Fourplay founding member Nathan East visits us with his "wunderkind" Noah East.
Hans Fredrik Asbjörnsen2026-03-10 - 20:00Ketil BjørnstadHis performances integrate classical music, jazz, literature, and poetry, bringing them to life.
NULL2026-03-12 - 20:00Luca StricagnoliQuite simply: One of the most unique guitarists in the world.
Caterina Di Perri2026-03-13 - 20:00Bobo Stenson TrioDelicate poetry meets free improvisation, Scandinavian melancholy meets Cuban passion. An evening full of musical magic!
Shelly Strazis2026-03-16 - 20:00Chad Wackerman & The L.A. All-StarsThe Impossible Rock Fusion Tour - Four exceptional musicians who will make the Nica come alive!
Franck Socha2026-03-17 - 20:00Yilian Canizares Trio"Without a doubt: This woman is an exceptional figure in Cuban music in the early 21st century." (Jazzthing)
Frank Bullitt2026-03-19 - 20:00Robin McKelleA sensational voice! A magnificent musician! And finally in Hamburg!
Spessi2026-03-20 - 20:00ADHD“A world-class jazz quartet” (InReykjavik)
Roberto Cifarelli2026-03-22 - 18:00Nils Petter Molvaer GroupThe pioneer of electronic jazz - ambient, house, break beats and jazz merge together.
NULL2026-03-24 - 20:00Vincen GarciaThe Spanish bassist is a musical virtuoso who completely redefines the boundaries of jazz and funk!
Boris Breuer2026-03-25 - 20:00Céline Rudolph - Amaré„A Jewel of European Vocal Jazz.“ TSF Jazz France
Dave Stapleton2026-03-27 - 20:00Dave Holland & Lionel LouekeAn exceptional duo dedicated to pushing boundaries and exploring new horizons.
Jaron Kühms2026-03-28 - 20:00JazzWerk Big BandImaginative instrument combinations, sometimes with subtle swing, sometimes with rocking beats or latin jazz.
April 2026
Mats Bäcker2026-04-08 - 20:00Jacob Karlzon - Questar"He has now reached the pantheon of European jazz pianists." Jazzpodium
NULL2026-04-09 - 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
Yvonne Schmedemann2026-04-10 - 20:00Nikki @ Nica & NDR BigbandA unique concert experience with the NDR Bigband and chief conductor Nikki Iles.
Nora Blum2026-04-11 - 20:00TilarBest funk-pop-jazz from Germany - dive into Tilar's sparkling parallel universe.
Nora Blum2026-04-12 - 18:00TilarBest funk-pop-jazz from Germany - dive into Tilar's sparkling parallel universe.
May 2026
Gilad Hekselmann2026-05-05 - 20:00KneebodyExplosive mixture of rock and high-caliber, nuanced chamber ensemble playing.
Anton Antonov2026-05-06 - 20:00Billy CobhamAn absolute highlight: The legend of jazz rock drumming is back at the Nica Jazz Club.
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
Anna Webber2026-05-14 - 20:00Alfredo Rodriguez Trio"He is undoubtedly one of the best young pianists I have ever seen." Quincy Jones
Daniel Wetzel2026-05-21 - 20:00Leona BerlinShe opens up a world that brings atmospheric soul and R'n'B to life in unexpected ways.
June 2026
Boris Breuer2026-06-03 - 20:00Bobby Sparks IIJazz, funk, hip hop, soul, and fusion from the long-time member of the superband Snarky Puppy.
October 2026
NULL2026-10-16 - 20:00Joscho Stephan´s Transatlantic Guitar TrioVirtuosity meets passion – a concert not to be missed.
November 2026
Zohar2026-11-07 - 20:00Zohar & AdamOne of the most exciting new discoveries in jazz - two brothers, one sound, boundless music.
December 2026
Manfred Pollert2026-12-27 - 18:00Joscho Stephan TrioFurious Gypsy Swing full of sophistication.