Some of the best jazz festivals in the world can be found in Europe, and many are right on our doorstep.
Jazz music has seen a considerable revival across all age groups, with thanks to Jamie Cullum and many more helping to make the genre more popular to a wider audience.
Jazzahead
Held in Bremen for the last eight years, Jazzahead holds over 110 concerts across more than 30 stages throughout the city.
The festival is considered to be a meeting point for some of the biggest names in jazz.
Whilst it is mainly a trade fair, there is a broad programme that covers showcase concerts, visual arts, exhibitions and various cultural events across the city.
Attracting more than 16,000 visitors every year, the festival is famous for its global appeal in which it attracts businesses, acts and labels from across the world.
It has also become a go-to event for the public, largely due to its cultural programme that spans a lengthy two and a half weeks throughout April.
16,000 visitors
You can also explore the sights, smells and sounds of Bremen.
The city’s famous cathedral is a focal point and is situated near the market square.
Bremen has a long-standing tradition of organ music and the cathedral has five organs in different areas of the property.
There are also many museums to explore, such as the Kunsthalle and the Weserburg Modern Art Museum.
Ticket prices vary depending on whether you plan to go for a day or a whole weekend.
Together with numerous cultural institutions in the region of Bremen a cultural festival takes place for several weeks.
With emphasis on jazz and music beyond jazz, events displaying and presenting visual arts, theatre, readings and exhibitions are also part of the festival program.
Doing so, Jazzahead creates something unique.
Following this year‘s partner country France, in 2016 Switzerland will present itself at Bremen Jazzahead.
For more information, head to this page of the Jazzahead Festival.
