Budapest Jazz Club rolls into 2026 with a packed calendar, delivering live music from Hungarian heavy-hitters and international stars in a high-tech concert hall. Located at 1136 Budapest, 13th District, 7 Hollán Ernő Street (Hollán Ernő utca 7), the venue mixes old-world café charm with a modern bistro and keeps the city’s jazz pulse steady day and night. Concerts start at 20:00, and from Tuesday to Saturday, the hugely popular jam sessions kick off after 22:00. Drop by for the music, stay for the vibe—daytime included.
Where to Find It and How It Works
Pop into the Budapest Jazz Club café for a mellow afternoon or line up for the evening shows. The address is 1136 Budapest, 7 Hollán Ernő Street (Hollán Ernő utca 7), in the 13th District, with information and phone contacts available directly from the club. Beyond the stage, the club’s café and bistro serve up friendly service and a nostalgic-meets-modern setting that regulars swear by. The organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs—so keep an eye out for updates.
July: Jam-Rich Summer Nights
July opens with a double on July 3: Free BJC Jam Session with the Károly Gáspár Trio and a set from the Frankie Látó Quartet. July 4 keeps the energy high with a Free BJC Jam Session led by the József Balázs Trio and the Test Jazz Group. On July 7, SITMOB shares the night with BJC Music Camp (BJC Zenetábor) and the LFZE Open Jam featuring the Sándor Drozdik Trio. July 8 swings with Trio Midnight, more Music Camp action, and the Wednesday Open Jam led by the Gábor Kollmann Quartet.
July 9 shifts to café vibes with BJC Café Jam by the Tivadar Varga Trio, plus the Attila Kiss Band and another Music Camp session. July 10 brings the Gypsy Jazz Band followed by the Free BJC Jam Session with the Attila Rieger Trio. On July 11, Elsa Valle Bakary turns up the heat, then the Szabolcs Horváth Trio leads a free jam.
Mid-month, July 14 hosts Voice & Guitar: Myrtill Micheller & Tibor Pintér Duo, alongside the LFZE Open Jam with the Dávid Csikó Quartet. July 15 headlines the Wednesday Open Jam with Szakcsi Jr. 58! – Birthday Jam Special and a duo set from Gábor Szalay & Zsolt Bende. July 16 features BJC Café Jam by the Zoltán Oláh Trio and the Egri Jr. Trio featuring Attila László.
Summer BJC Jam Sessions take over the weekend: July 17 offers a free night with the Károly Gáspár Trio; July 18, the János Egri Trio. July 21 returns with the LFZE Open Jam: Ferenc Korbeli Trio and a full-band set by the Juli Szigeti Band. July 22 doubles up with Wednesday Open Jam: Iván Nagy Classic Jam and AppleBlue. July 23 serves BJC Café Jam: János Egri Jr. Trio and Gina Kanizsa: Vocalese Trio. July 24 is a big one: Lucy Markus – LOTUS album launch, plus a Free BJC Jam Session with the Géza Jónás Trio. July 25 keeps the free summer jam rolling with the Péter Pintér Trio.
On July 28, LFZE Open Jam brings in the Benjámin Baranyi Trio, while S.K.Y. Chronicles – Fanni Sárközy and Friends – MAGIA adds a fresh concept set. July 29 features the Wednesday Open Jam with the András Pecek Lakatos Trio and the Double Weisz Quartet. July 30 balances BJC Café Jam: Zoltán Oláh Trio with Budapest Bossa Nova. July 31 wraps the month with Free Jam Session Nights: Summer BJC Jam Session led by the Noémi Nagy Quartet.
August: From Duos to Festival Days
August opens on the 4th with Voice & Guitar: Myrtill Micheller & Tibor Pintér Duo, then August 5 spotlights the Almaty Youth Jazz Band. August 6 pairs Bálint Gyémánt & Mike Gotthard Duo for a guitar-forward night, followed by the Noémi Nagy Quartet on August 7.
The club presents the Malomvölgy Festival (Malomvölgy Fesztivál) across three consecutive days—August 13, 14, and 15. Expect a curated showcase reflecting BJC’s taste and scope. On August 19, Mrs. Columbo: Play It Again! (Játszd újra!) rewinds and reimagines familiar sounds. August 26 brings another round of Budapest Bossa Nova, and August 28 features the Whiteful Jazz Quartet.
Autumn Headliners: International Heavyweights
October belongs to the world stars. On October 2, World Stars at Budapest Jazz Club (Világsztárok a Budapest Jazz Clubban) presents the Jure Pukl – Joe Sanders – Gregory Hutchinson Trio, a formidable lineup uniting saxophone finesse, bass brilliance, and drum mastery. Then on October 17, the Andy Sheppard Trio lands with lyrical sax lines and deep interplay—must-see sets for serious jazz fans.
Winter Warmers and Family Notes
As the year winds down, November 22 offers a seasonal tradition: Vilmos Gryllus: Winter Concert (Téli koncert). It’s a gentle, winter-ready program that brings audiences together as the city starts to glow.
Stay Nearby: Handy Stays Around the Club
If you’re traveling in, the neighborhood and nearby districts brim with options. Choices range from apartment hotels with 24-hour reception and shared kitchens to cozy hostels with private rooms, riverside hotels in greenbelt areas with wellness access and Danube views, and even a moored hotel-restaurant ship opposite Margaret Island. Expect options with panoramic rooftop bars, meeting rooms for around 50 people, and fitness facilities. Budget travelers can find worker-hostel-style stays with renovated rooms and building-wide free Wi‑Fi, while those craving classic comfort can grab rooms steps from Nyugati Railway Station and WestEnd City Center. Several properties highlight spacious corridors, light-filled rooms, and selections facing quiet side streets or inner courtyards.
Plan Your Night
– Concerts: start at 20:00
– Jam sessions: Tuesday to Saturday, after 22:00
– Address: 1136 Budapest, 7 Hollán Ernő Street (Hollán Ernő utca 7), 13th District
– Café and bistro open day and night
– Programs are subject to change—check before you go
