Knut Reiersrud Band plays at Byscenen on 9 May

New program release with seven artists

National treasure Karin Krog and jazz bauta Bjørn Alterhaug honor their musical collaboration, which has lasted for over 40 years, and we get to hear brand new, groovy and animal-inspired music from guitar hero Knut Reiersrud.

Italian Francesca Tandoi brings piano lines a la Oscar Peterson in her terrific swing jazz trio, and Jovan Pavlovic takes the stage all alone with his accordion - ready to play and stretch the limits of his instrument.

Trondheim-born vocalist Anja Skybakmoen celebrates a new record at the meeting point between Iranian musical tradition and the Nordics, and straight from Europe's jazz scene we get to experience the Obradovic-Tixier Duo, with drums, keys and effects in an energetic combination.

Mette Rasmussen, Veslemøy Narvesen and Ingebrigt Håker Flaten make up Mette Rasmussen Trio North, which has created great excitement down the continent with their modern, free and innovative approach to jazz. Now it's Trondheim's turn!

Linda Fredriksson Juniper plays at Moskus Wednesday May 9th. Photo: Iiris Heikka

Five new artists to Jazzfest!

Air Play rallies the troops and pays tribute to former band member with new music, and the up-and-coming Finnish saxophonist Linda Fredriksson fronts their new project Juniper with gusto.
The septet in Eirik Hegdal's steaming fresh Eklektisk Samband meet in its genre-less playground - with a world premiere in Trondheim and at Jazzfest.
Friends & Neighbors mixes new and old in their distinctive and outgoing expression, and the duo Leagus visits Jazzfest for the first time with their dreamy soundscapes from Sápmi.
ARY is among several artists you will hear on Havet this evening! Photo: Ole Martin Halvorsen

ARY / Øyunn / thea wang / Next.Ape (BE) - Jazzfest at Havet

Four concerts - one ticket!

Friday 10 May from 19:00 we will once again fill Nyhavna with electric atmosphere, program for music lovers and danceable rhythms into the sunset. Experience four new and well-known artists on one ticket - and much more!


ARY
Øyunn
thea wang
Next.Ape (BE)
and more!

Eastwood Symphonic is the official opening concert for 2024 in collaboration with TSO. Photo: Antoine Jaussaud

EASTWOOD SYMPHONIC - OFFICIAL OPENING CONCERT FOR JAZZFEST 2024

Trondheim Jazz Festival and Trondheim Symphony Orchestra & Opera (TSO) have been partners for several decades and have given the public a number of unique concert experiences. Equally unique is the project "Eastwood Symphonic", which will be the official opening concert for Jazzfest 2024 on Tuesday 7 May at 20:00.

Just listen: Clint Eastwood's musician son - Kyle Eastwood - is on stage with his quintet. Then it will all be taken out in the grandeur together with TSO.

Mambo Compañeros in Trondhjemssalen. Photo: Thor Egil Leirtrø

Julejazz 2023 was a great success! 

What a pleasure to welcome 800 enthusiastic music lovers at Scandic Nidelven this Christmas - with 17 concerts and musical energy replenishment from over 80 local musicians in one evening.

Many thanks to everyone involved who helped make this evening happen - skilled musicians, volunteers, technicians, staff, sponsors and other supporters, and the continuation of a long-standing pleasant collaboration with Scandic Nidelven. New in 2023 was a record high sale of hotel packages, so it is clear that many people want to wake up to the country's best hotel breakfast!

And not least, a big thank you to you in the audience who turn up to listen, dance, smile and clap along.

Julejazz is once again one of the most important meeting places for all of us music lovers in the cultural metropolis of Trondheim.

 

New partner: Broadcast Events

Just before Christmas, we signed an agreement with Broadcast Events, which is a new digital platform for music events and gives you a full overview of concerts, clubs, DJs and festivals.

Our festival app is provided by Broadcast Events. In the app, you will get an overview of the program, read and listen to the artists, buy tickets, star your favorites and get a notification before the artists go on stage. You can also subscribe to news and other relevant information.

Scan the QR code and download the app today!

Eyolf Dale Trio plays in Olavshallen Lille Sal on 11 May. Photo: Per Schorn

Second artist release for Jazzfest 2024

Now we can reveal five new concerts on the poster in May 2024!

Read more about the concerts here:

Jazzmeia Horn - Dokkhuset Thursday 9. May at 22:00

Martin Myhre Olsen vs. Stargate m/NTNU Jazzensemble - Dokkhuset Wednesday 8. May at 22:00

Julie Dahle Aagård - Julie Swings The Blues - Dokkhuset Saturday 11. May at 22:00

Eyolf Dale Trio - Olavshallen Lille Sal Saturday 11. May at 15:00

Sondre Ferstad - Pieces of Wood - Trykkeriet Friday 10. May at 18:00

Judith Hill plays in Olavshallen on 8 May 2024. Photo: Ginger Sole Photography

First artist release for Jazzfest 2024!

Now we will reveal the first four concerts on the poster in May 2024!

We get a star visit from Judith Hill and her band in Olavshallen on 8 May, the pop icons D'Sound are back with the original line-up at Byscenen on 11 May, former NTNU Ambassador Siril Malmedal Hauge has written brand new music for her project Rhiza Song at Dokkhuset 11 May, and Trøndelag Big Band invites to a hard-swinging big band concert with superstar Anthony Strong at Byscenen on 10 May. We look forward to it!

Photo: Thor Egil Leirtrø / BERRE

Welcome to Julejazz 2023!

Julejazz (Christmas jazz) on 28 December has become an annual tradition, and a popular meeting place for all the city's music lovers.

Trondheim's unique jazz scene fills the Scandic Nidelven Hotel with good music and a great atmosphere, and keeps it going non-stop from 18.00 until well past midnight. The event has grown into the country's largest indoor concert event under the same roof. In 2022, close to 80 musicians performed on three different stages with around 20 concerts.

Among other things, you will hear Mambo Compañeros, Trøndelag Big Band, Anna Berentina Røe Band, Førdenasane and much more!

Photo: Arne Hauge

See photos from Joyn-In! Musical family day in Olavshallen

Jazzfest and Olavshallen invited for the second year in a row to a big musical family day with concerts, workshops, disco, film, treasure hunt, drawing, dancing, face painting, competitions and much more.

Around 1,500 children and adults came through the doors of Olavshallen that day, and had a great time with the various activities that took place throughout the building.

See photos here!