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Jazz Middelheim 2026: Three Days of Jazz in Antwerp

Jazz Middelheim will take place from May 23 to 25, 2026, at Jazz Middelheim Festival Grounds in Antwerp, Belgium. With 7 artists scheduled, this historic festival has celebrated jazz in all its forms since 1969, offering three days of immersion in improvised sounds and contemporary fusions making jazz one of the most alive and creative musical genres, in the green setting of Middelheim Park.

The lineup explores all territories of contemporary jazz, from traditional bebop to jazz fusion, passing through free jazz and crossovers with electronic music. The festival stands out for its historical prestige and ability to attract the biggest names in world jazz while giving promising young talents their chance.

Jazz Middelheim embodies the excellence and tradition of European jazz, offering demanding programming for over 50 years in the exceptional setting of a sculpture park. The alliance between visual art and improvised music creates a complete cultural experience making this Antwerp festival internationally renowned.

A European jazz institution, Jazz Middelheim offers three days of discoveries and exceptional moments for all jazz enthusiasts. It's the essential festival to discover current trends in world jazz in one of the most prestigious and welcoming settings of the European festival circuit.