Budapest Jazz Club throws open its doors in 2026 with a full-throttle calendar, a high-spec concert hall, live sets from Hungarian favorites and global names, and a café-bistro pairing old Budapest charm with a modern kitchen. You’ll find it in District 13 at 1136 Budapest, Hollán Ernő u. 7. Concerts generally start at 20:00, while the wildly popular jam sessions run Tuesday to Saturday from after 22:00. Drop in by day for coffee and bistro plates, then stay for the night’s groove. The organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs, so keep an eye out for updates.
Where to find it and how to settle in
The club sits a short hop from the city’s business, shopping, dining, and nightlife hubs, and it’s surrounded by accommodation options to match every budget and taste. Think apartment hotels a few minutes from downtown action; classic city hotels within 250 meters of Nyugati Railway Station, 800 meters from Parliament, and 850 meters from Margaret Island’s green sprawl; and a panorama-rich 105-room hotel with a 40-seat rooftop bar on the 9th floor, an equipped gym, and a 50-seat meeting room for tidy mid-size events. Prefer the riverside? There’s a floating three-star hotel and restaurant ship moored on the Pest side by St. Stephen’s Park (Szent István Park), opposite Margaret Island—the calm of the Danube with the city within reach.
For longer stays or group visits, there are worker-friendly lodgings with refreshed rooms, building-wide free Wi‑Fi, a 45-seat event room in the lobby, and practical extras like shared kitchens and laundry. Hostels in the center offer five private rooms with 13 total beds, while larger buildings pack 95 rooms across three floors, bright corridors, and views split between quiet side streets and inner courtyards. Wellness-minded travelers can even retreat to a fin-de-siècle spa hotel inspired by Miklós Ybl, set in peaceful greenery with sweeping Danube and Margaret Island views, known for its medical expertise and treatments focused on musculoskeletal recovery.
June kicks off: exams, jams, and rising stars
The season opens June 8 with Bartók Konzi end-of-year exam concerts. On June 9, the LFZE Open Jam brings Éles Máté Trio, while the same night Voice & Guitar pairs Micheller Myrtill and Pintér Tibor Duo. June 10 splits the bill between Budateher Jazz Night with Kanizsa Gina: Vocalese and the Wednesday Open Jam led by Kollmann Gábor Quartet. On June 11, BJC Cafe Jam hosts Juhász Gábor Trio, followed by FIDELIO Jazz Night with Bágyi Balázs New Quartet. June 12 features Harmónia Jazzműhely: Jazzation and a Free BJC Jam Session with Molnár Sándor & Friends.
June 13 is packed: Kollektív Alternatív Zeneműhely closes its year, Az első 50… celebrates with friends, and the Free BJC Jam Session spotlights Gyárfás István Trio. Midweek momentum returns June 17 with Wednesday Open Jam by Pintér Péter Trio, rolling into June 18’s BJC Cafe Jam with Nagy Noémi Quartet and more Bartók Konzi exam showcases. June 19 continues the exam spotlight and adds a Free BJC Jam Session with Gáspár Károly Trio. On June 20, Egri János Trio anchors the Free Jam, while Harmónia Jazzműhely pairs Luiza Zan with Gyárfás István Trio.
Late June: organ grooves and album launches
June 23 serves the Stella Jazz Night with Organ Station and an LFZE Open Jam with Bédy Levente Trio. June 24 brings a classic spin: Wednesday Open Jam with Nagy Iván Classic Jam and a standalone set by Fröx Trio. June 25 repeats the fan-favorite BJC Cafe Jam with Juhász Gábor Trio, and Jegymester.hu presents Marcus Lee Trio – Old Songs album release. June 26 keeps the night open with a Free Jam by Egri János Trio, plus Pastell Contemporro. June 27 closes the month’s Saturdays with a Free Jam courtesy of Balázs József Trio and the band Cafuné. On June 30, the LFZE Open Jam features Moldovai Dóra Quartet, and the ALERANT Jazz Night spotlights Budapest Bossa Nova.
July: camps, bops, and gypsy jazz
July eases into summer with Frankie Látó Quartet on July 3, then BJC Music Camp (BJC Zenetábor) runs July 7–9, intersecting with a July 9 set by Kiss Attila Band. July 10 leans into swing with the Gypsy Jazz Band. On July 16, Egri Jr. Trio features László Attila for a mid-July highlight.
August and beyond: festival flair and winter glow
Budapest Jazz Club Presents: Malomvölgy Festival runs August 13–15, bringing a multi-day burst of open-air vibes curated by the club. As the calendar turns toward year’s end, mark November 22 for Vilmos Gryllus: Winter Concert (Gryllus Vilmos), a warm seasonal close to a packed program year.
Plan your visit
Beyond the weekly jams and nightly concerts, the club’s café and bistro are worth a daytime stop, whether you’re a dyed-in-the-wool jazz head or testing the waters for the first time. Check date ranges across June, July, August, and into the fall for rolling highlights at multiple central Budapest venues, including the iconic Vigadó Square (Vigadó tér) in District 5 and outdoor stages like Városmajor in District 12. With flexible programming and a steady stream of talent from student ensembles to veteran trios, Budapest Jazz Club remains the city’s home of live, late, and loud-enough-to-love jazz—all year long.
