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.
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.
