jazzmadrid 2026, the seventh edition of the jazz festival organised by the madrid city council's department of culture, tourism and sport, will take place from 13 to 19 november, showcasing more than 40 concerts across the city. The festival aims to connect various musical genres, including jazz, soul, funk, electronic music, and global sounds.
On the opening day, 13 november, the CentroCentro will host Raynald Colom and Diego Amador performing Constellation, while the Teatro Fernán Gómez will feature the renowned saxophonist David Murray Quartet alongside George Burton. Murray, a pivotal figure in the new york creative scene since the late 1970s, is known for his continuous exploration of jazz, blues, and contemporary improvisation.
The festival will also include a performance by the Michel Camilo Trio at the Teatro Monumental, featuring Ricky Rodríguez and Antonio Sánchez as part of the Villanos del Jazz series. Other events will take place throughout the city, including AntonAsh in the 21 DISTRITOS programme, Slim Slam Tribute, and the Joshua Edelman Trio: Remembering Barry Harris, among others.
On 14 november, the official programme continues with Marty Ehrlich at CentroCentro and Jason Miles at Teatro Fernán Gómez, presenting 100 Miles for Miles Davis, a tribute to the legendary trumpeter. The day will also feature performances by Samara Joy and Benny Sings, along with various acts in the Jazz con Sabor a Club series.
The following day, 15 november, will see the Caminero Cuarteto at CentroCentro and Kyle Eastwood, son of filmmaker Clint Eastwood, performing Eastwood by Eastwood at the Teatro Fernán Gómez. This project revisits compositions associated with his family's filmography from a deeply jazz perspective.
As the week progresses, the festival will highlight the vibrant club scene in madrid, with performances scheduled at various venues. On 17 november, the highly anticipated pianist Shai Maestro will perform at the Teatro Fernán Gómez, while the Kirk MacDonald & Fabio Miano Quartet will return to the Café Central Ateneo.
On 18 november, the festival will feature the Carles Benavent Trio and Bombino, a nigerien guitarist known for blending desert music traditions with contemporary sounds.
The festival will culminate on 19 november with a diverse lineup, including the Chris Potter Trio at the Teatro Fernán Gómez. Potter, one of the most influential saxophonists of his generation, is celebrated for his technical excellence and unique compositional style. The Institut Français will host the french pianist and producer Cédric Hanriot, while Tori Kelly will perform at Villanos del Jazz.
Tickets for the concerts and further information about the official programme can be found on the festival's website.
