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✈️How to get to Jazz Open
Planning your trip to Jazz Open? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: Stuttgart Airport (STR), about 10 km from the venue.
- Allow about 14 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Stuttgart or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
- By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
🛏️Where to stay near Jazz Open
Accommodation near the Jazz Open site fills up fast. Compare hotels, apartments and rentals nearby and book early to stay as close to the stage as possible.
Also consider staying around Stuttgart, the nearest large city, if the closest options to the site are sold out.
Estimated travel time to the site
| Distance | 🚗 Car / taxi | 🚴 Bike | 🚶 On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1 km | ~3 min | ~4 min | ~12 min |
| ~3 km | ~7 min | ~12 min | ~36 min |
| ~5 km | ~11 min | ~20 min | ~1 h |
| ~10 km | ~22 min | ~40 min | ~2 h |
Public transport: depends on the network around Stuttgart.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🌤️Jazz Open 2026 weather
Weather in Schlossplatz Stuttgart in July 2026?
Typical weather
Chance of rain: about 39% of days
| 2025 | Overcast | 26° / 16° | 4 rainy days |
| 2024 | Rain | 24° / 15° | 6 rainy days |
| 2023 | Light drizzle | 26° / 16° | 4 rainy days |
Based on the last 3 years over the same period.
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🗺️Things to do near Jazz Open
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around Jazz Open. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Stuttgart and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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📋About
Jazz Open 2026: the jazz and pop festival in Stuttgart, Germany
Jazz Open takes over Schlossplatz in Stuttgart every year for twelve days of open-air concerts, from July 1-12. Created in 1994, this festival now attracts over 50,000 spectators and blends excellent jazz, international pop, and alternative rock in the historic center of the Baden-Württemberg capital.
The 2026 edition features an eclectic lineup of 10 headliners, including American superstars KATY PERRY and MOBY, funk rock legend LENNY KRAVITZ, and the UK's JAMIROQUAI. Jazz is represented by Jamie Cullum and Joss Stone.
The festival casts a wide net, from contemporary jazz to electro, blues, and pop soul. Nick Cave brings his touch of gothic rock and post-punk, while TEDDY SWIMS and Dagny complete this palette with neo soul, indie pop, and singer-songwriter.
From July 1-12, 2026, Stuttgart's Schlossplatz becomes the beating heart of live music in Germany. Discover the full lineup on FestT.
❓FAQ
What are the dates and how long does it last in Stuttgart?
In Stuttgart, in Germany, Jazz Open runs from 1 to 12 July 2026, twelve days of concerts. In 2026 the festival also expands to Modena, Italy, from 13 to 18 July.
Which stages host the concerts?
The two main stages are Schlossplatz and the Arkadenhof of the Old Castle (Altes Schloss) in central Stuttgart. More intimate jazz sets play the club stages, including the Bix Jazzclub and the SpardaWelt Eventcenter, while free Open Stage shows spotlight emerging artists.
Can I pay with cash on site?
No, Jazz Open is entirely cashless (and climate-neutral): payments are by card or contactless only.
Is the festival suitable for children?
Children under 3 are not admitted. Ages 3 to 13 may attend only with an accompanying adult, and entry is free (without a seat) for ages 3 to 6. Teenagers aged 14 to 17 may attend concerts until midnight with parental permission.
How many people attend?
Jazz Open draws more than 60,000 visitors across its twelve days (over 64,000 in 2025), roughly 5,000 a day on average (approximate, re-entries).
How long has Jazz Open been running?
It was founded in 1994 at Stuttgart's Liederhalle in front of around 10,000 guests; more than 32 years on, it has been staged on Schlossplatz since 2011 and stands as a leading “Jazz & Beyond” event.
