Jazz is back
The Leverkusen Festival ranks amongst the very best jazz festivals in Europe and are Germany’s largest and most prestigious festival. Over 20,000 visitors flock to Leverkusen every year to experience the unique atmosphere first-hand. From Ray Charles to Jamie Cullum, so many big names have graced the stage in Leverkusen and have become fans of this festival in the process. The Forum is the main venue for the Jazz Festival.
October and November 2026
This year, the Jazz Days at the Forum kick off as early as 15 October with a magical night: Joe Bonamassa meets the WDR Big Band.
Between 4 and 15 November, major German and international stars will take to the stage daily in the Terrassensaal, ranging from Milow to Level 42 and Asaf Avidan to Kamrad.
Getting to the Jazz Festival at the Forum
Please note that the Jazz Festival attract large crowds and the car park at the Forum will fill up quickly. It is best to travel by public transport or use other car parks in the surrounding area.
Important traffic information for the Jazz Festival!
Over the weekend, roadworks and road closures will increase the risk of traffic congestion. Please bear this in mind when travelling to the Jazz Days at the Forum.
- From 10.00 pm on Friday 13 November until 10.00 pm on Saturday 14 November, the A1 will be completely closed in both directions between the Leverkusen-West and Leverkusen junctions.
- Due to renovation work at the roundabout at Wiesdorf railway station, the Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße roundabout will be fully closed on Sunday 15 November from 08:00 to 12:00. A wide-ranging diversion will be signposted. This also affects bus services.
Please also note our general information on travelling to the venue and parking.
Complete overview
You can find a complete overview of all the concerts at the 2026 Leverkusen Jazz Festival in the ‘Lust auf Leverkusen’ events calendar.
