In the organizer's words:

In summer 2026, ELBJAZZ will once again transform the Port of Hamburg into a vibrant stage for extraordinary sounds! With fresh energy and an exciting line-up, the popular festival brings unforgettable concert experiences between jazz, soul and electronic sounds.

Headliner Jamie Cullum (GB) perfectly embodies the spirit of ELBJAZZ with his stylistic openness and musical curiosity. The exceptional British artist combines jazz virtuosity with pop sensibility. The five-time Grammy award-winning Snarky Puppy (USA) make jazz complexity dance, GoGo Penguin (GB) merge electronic and acoustic soundscapes. Soul voice Greentea Peng (GB) inspires with psychedelic grooves, José James & China Moses (USA) reinterpret Marvin Gaye's masterpiece "I Want You".
Saxophonist Nubya Garcia (GB) combines jazz, classical music, R&B and dubstep. The NDR Bigband celebrates the 100th birthday of Miles Davis with John Beasley (USA). The Bad Plus (USA) combine avant-garde jazz with rock and pop, while Herbert & Momoko create experimental soundscapes. Dominique Fils-Aimé (CAN) is one of the leading vocal jazz greats, while multi-instrumentalist Jowee Omicil (CAN) presents his personal universe of sound.
The ELBJAZZ line-up continues to grow - more acts will be announced soon!

NEW: For the first time, the festival combination ticket can also be booked with a grandstand seat (limited) on the main stage.

ELBPHILHARMONIE SPECIALS
The exclusive individual concerts take place on both festival days and promise musical highlights in a class of their own.
In addition to the British soul icon Joss Stone (GB), who can be experienced on July 10 with support from Don West (AUS) in the Great Hall of Hamburg's spectacular concert hall, the second ELBJAZZ "Elbphilharmonie Special" will follow on July 11 with the Canadian composer, pianist and word acrobat Chilly Gonzales .

Info & tickets: ELBJAZZ.DE