Bratislava Jazz Days will return to Bratislava's Incheba from October 23 to 25. The program combines jazz virtuosity, Cuban temperament, and danceable electroswing. Hudba.sk ↗
Friday, October 23, will be dominated by the French band Caravan Palace, who created an unmistakable dance sound by combining 1920s swing with modern electronics. In Bratislava they will perform with an expanded lineup of singers and dancers. The evening will be rounded out by the American Charlie Hunter Trio, and will open with the Slovak project Headmovers. Hudba.sk ↗
On Saturday, October 24, Indian bassist Mohini Dey will take the stage; she has collaborated with musicians such as Steve Vai, Zakir Hussain, and Quincy Jones. After a sold-out concert at this year's Spring Jazz Days in May, she returns with her international band. The program will be enriched by Cuban singer and cellist Ana Carla Maza with her project ALAMAR, and the Eugen Vizváry Group. Hudba.sk ↗
Sunday's finale on October 25 belongs to French trumpeter of Lebanese origin Ibrahim Maalouf, who will present his project Trumpets of Michel Ange. Before him, American vibraphonist Joel Ross will perform with his album Gospel Music. Hudba.sk ↗
Already on Thursday, October 22 at 6:30 p.m., a free Young Talents Stage will take place at Metropol, featuring five finalists; the winner will open the 52nd edition of the festival in 2027. The program and tickets are available at bjd.sk. Bratislavské jazzové dni ↗
Samples from the headliners of each evening:
Bratislava Jazz Days 2026: Caravan Palace, Mohini Dey and Ibrahim Maalouf
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