THU 26 - SUN 30 MARCH 2026

In 2026, Leuven Jazz presents a compact but powerful edition, featuring top international musicians and lots of local talent.
On Friday, 3 April, the festival will host an extra gig by The Bad Plus, Chris Potter & Craig Taborn, which will be The Bad Plus's final concert in Belgium!

The Bad Plus, Chris Potter & Craig Taborn

Fri 3 April, 8 p.m. | final tickets!

A fresh, energetic tribute to Keith Jarrett’s American Quartet, where the spirit of ground-breaking jazz is celebrated and reinvented. Final Belgian concert of The Bad Plus!

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Sultan Stevenson Trio & Bremer/McCoy

Fri 27 March, 8 p.m.

Jazz with fire and tranquillity: the Sultan Stevenson Trio and Bremer/McCoy together on one magical evening / Leuven Jazz x Piano Days

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NOVA ft. Félix Zurstrassen, Aaron Parks & Jeff Ballard

Sun 29 March, 8 p.m.

The Belgian bass player Félix Zurstrassen leads the prestigious international quintet NOVA and is joined by pianist Aaron Parks and drummer Jeff Ballard. Opener: Orson Claeys / Leuven Jazz x Piano Days

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All That Jazz Battle ft. Hypercontent!

Thu 26 March, 7 p.m.

In this unique creation, freestyle dance is combined with live jazz by Hypercontent!

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INUIT presents Minla & VLIEGWERK

Sat 28 March, 8 p.m.

INUIT presents an atmospheric, dreamy double bill. Experience both bands in a club setting!

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Living room concerts

Sun 29 March

Experience jazz up close in our living room concerts! Final tickets available & an extra gig by Adinda & Peter Hertmans!

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LUCA Theme combos

Thu 26 > Sun 29 March

The students of LUCA School of Arts, together with their instructors, develop a repertoire based on a theme or a well-known figure from jazz history. This year, the spotlight is on, among others, Horace Silver, Cannonball Adderley, Pat Metheny, ...

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Belle Chen Lying-down concert

Sun 29 March, 11 a.m. (SOLD OUT)

Lie down and immerse yourself in the colourful, warm sound of Belle Chen. / Leuven Jazz x Piano Days

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Bries - Anke Verslype

Sun 26 March, 2 and 5 p.m. (SOLD OUT)

Bries is a unique combination of music, dance and animation, where children learn to unwind and playfully express their creativity. (Family production, 3-8 years)

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LUCA BIGBAND

Mon 30 March, 8 p.m.

Discover the world of Kenny Wheeler, the Canadian jazz trumpeter and composer who changed jazz forever by combining it with avant-garde and modern classical music.