Jazz at Helmholtzplatz

The event series kicks off the second half of the year with a bang and invites jazz lovers to enjoy special musical experiences.

A special highlight is its participation in this year’s Jazz Week: With two concerts, Jazz at Helmholtzplatz establishes itself as an integral part of the regional jazz scene. Visitors can look forward to rousing live music, top-tier artists, and the unique atmosphere at Helmholtzplatz.

The concerts promise stylistic diversity—from classic jazz sounds to modern interpretations—and thus offer unforgettable evenings for die-hard jazz fans as well as curious newcomers.

Dates:

Thursday, June 25, 8:00 p.m.

Look forward to Polish pianist Ilona Damięcka, who will perform at the Brotfabrik alongside Thiago Duarte and Marc Michel.

ILONA DAMIĘCKA BERLIN TRIO

Ilona Damięcka – piano

Thiago Duarte – bass

Marc Michel – drums

Tickets: HERE

Friday, June 26, 2026, 8:00 PM

Charlotte Joerges Band performs at Kubiz Raoul Wallenberg, Bernkasteler Str. 78

FIVE FLYING ELEPHANTS

Charlotte Joerges - sax

Tito Lopez – trombone

Leander Neidig – piano

Pelle Buschmann – bass

Florian Veit - drums

Tickets: HERE

Before the summer break, there will be one more concert at the Brotfabrik on Saturday, July 4, at 8 p.m., featuring the

LENN SMIDT ORGANIC TRIO

Lenn Smidt - piano

Benson Itoe - bass

John Berta - drums

Tickets: HERE

Starting in August, the series "Hot and Free? Jazz in Divided Berlin 1950–1970," funded by the Lotto Foundation, begins.

Dates: Aug. 12, Aug. 13, Aug. 15, Aug. 21, Sept. 18, and Oct. 2.

In addition, we’re launching the series “Hot Tropical.Nights. The Jazz Scenes in Rio de Janeiro and Havana around 1950 and Their International Reception” at the end of August.

Dates: Aug. 22, Aug. 28, Aug. 29, Sept. 19, Oct. 3, Oct. 10, Nov. 7, Nov. 14, Nov. 20, Nov. 21, Dec. 5, 2026.

It is sponsored by the Berlin Senate Department for Culture and Social Cohesion.