The Barcelona International Jazz Festival is one of the city’s most important music events and a major reference for jazz in Europe. The festival was inaugurated in 1966 by the Dave Brubeck Quartet, marking the beginning of a long tradition of world-class jazz performances in the city.
Held annually, usually from autumn to early spring, the festival brings together renowned international artists alongside emerging talents and local musicians. Concerts, masterclasses, and special events take place in some of Barcelona’s most iconic venues, including the Palau de la Música Catalana, L’Auditori, and the Gran Teatre del Liceu.
PROGRAM 2026
- 18 APRIL 2026 20:00h
Marco Mezquida Trio
Hall: L’Auditori Sala 2
https://www.jazz.barcelona/es/marco-mezquida-trio
- 26 APRIL 2026 12:00 – 22:00
BARCELONA INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY 2026
Concert in the street: Passeig de Gràcia
Free entrance
https://www.jazz.barcelona/es/barcelona-international-jazz-day-31099
- 31 MAY 2026 19:30h
Sullivan Fortner
Hall: Conservatori Liceu
https://www.jazz.barcelona/es/sullivan-fortner
- 3 JULY 2026 20:00h
VAN MORRISON
Hall: Auditori Forum
https://www.jazz.barcelona/es/van-morrison
- 13 JULY 2026 21:00h
Maria Schneider & Clasijazz Big Band
Paral.lel 62.
https://www.jazz.barcelona/es/maria-schneider-clasijazz-big-band
- 23 JULY 2026 21:00h
Pat Metheny Side-Eye III+
Hall: Palau de la Música Catalana
https://www.jazz.barcelona/es/pat-metheny-side-eye-iii
- 24 JULY 2026 21:00h
Marcus Miller presents We Want Miles!
Hall: Palau de la Música Catalana
https://www.jazz.barcelona/es/we-want-miles
- 16 OCTOBER 2026 21:00h
Michel Camilo Trio con Ricky Rodríguez y Antonio Sánchez
Hall: Palau de la Música Catalana
https://www.jazz.barcelona/es/michel-camilo-trio-con-ricky-rodriguez-y-antonio-sanchez
- 21 OCTOBER 2026 20:30h
Andrea Motis-Yamandu Costa
Hall: Palau de la Música Catalana
https://www.jazz.barcelona/es/andrea-motis-yamandu-costa
- 22 OCTOBER 2026 21:00h
Barcelona Jazz Orquestra
Hall: Palau de la Música Catalana
https://www.jazz.barcelona/es/barcelona-jazz-orquestra-louis-armstrong
- 30 OCTOBER 2026 21:30h
OMEGA 30 ANIVERSARIO
Hall: Palau de la Música Catalana
https://www.jazz.barcelona/es/omega-de-morente
- 3 NOVEMBER 2026 20:30h
Branford Marsalis & Dianne Reeves
Hall: Palau de la Música Catalana
https://www.jazz.barcelona/es/branford-marsalis-dianne-reeves
- 4 NOVEMBER 2026 20:15h
Sant Andreu Jazz Band All-Stars
Hall: Sala La Paloma
https://www.jazz.barcelona/es/sant-andreu-jazz-band-all-stars
- 28 NOVEMBER 2026 20:30h
Ramon Mirabet All Star Jazz Project
Hall: Palau de la Música Catalana