Breda Jazz Festival Breda - Festival

The Breda Jazz Festival is an annual music festival that takes place in the Dutch city of Breda. The festival was founded in 1971 and has since grown into one of the largest jazz festivals in Europe. The event attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world every year and features a wide range of jazz music styles and artists.

The Breda Jazz Festival is usually held during the Ascension weekend in May and spans four days. The festival takes place at various locations in the center of Breda, such as the Kasteelplein, the Grote Markt and the Valkenbergpark. The various stages are free to the public and there are also paid concerts in the various concert halls.

The festival has built a reputation as a showcase for the best jazz music in the Netherlands and abroad. The program covers a wide variety of jazz genres, such as New Orleans, swing, blues, Latin jazz, bebop and modern jazz. The artists that perform vary from established names to emerging talents.

An important characteristic of the festival is the informal atmosphere. Most of the concerts take place in the open air, allowing visitors to enjoy the music while walking around and soaking up the city's atmosphere. There are also several food and beverage outlets in the festival venues, including bars, food trucks and restaurants.

Outdoor Stages

Indoor stages