Jazztopad Festival 2025 – Global Jazz Premieres in Wrocław

Dates: Friday to Sunday, November 14–23, 2025
Location: National Forum of Music (NFM), Wrocław
Admission: Ticketed Entry

Get ready for ten days of boundary-pushing jazz as the acclaimed Jazztopad Festival returns to the National Forum of Music in Wrocław. Recognized internationally for curating exclusive premieres and genre-bending performances, this is a must-see celebration for jazz aficionados and curious listeners alike.

What Makes It Special:

• Original commissions and world premieres by some of the leading improvisers in modern jazz
• Cross-cultural sounds and influences from remote corners of the world, expanding far beyond traditional jazz idioms
• Performances by acclaimed artists whose works have been released on legendary labels like ECM, Blue Note, and AUM Fidelity

Curated by Piotr Turkiewicz, the festival’s visionary artistic director, Jazztopad offers a carefully crafted program that captures both the depth of jazz history and the innovative spirit of the genre’s future.

Why Attend in Wrocław?

• All concerts take place at the world-renowned NFM, one of the most acoustically advanced concert halls in Europe
• The festival consistently draws a global lineup of performers, many of whom debut exclusive compositions for Wrocław audiences
• Jazztopad is a key cultural fixture, making Wrocław a major destination for contemporary jazz lovers every November

Program Highlights at NFM Wrocław (2025):
• Nov 14 – David Murray Quartet, presenting the new album “Birdly Serenade”
• Nov 15 – Melting Pot Made in Wrocław | Luke Stewart & Marta Sánchez | Kahil El’Zabar Ethnic Heritage Ensemble
• Nov 16 – Wadada Leo Smith, Jakob Bro, Midori Takada & Polish Cello Quartet, world premiere of “Until Light and Peace Covered The World”
• Nov 20 – Ksawery Wójciński / Xhosa Cole | KneeJerk (Horswill / Schmidt / Silins / Loewen)
• Nov 21 – Immanuel Wilkins & Lutosławski Quartet, premiere | Jeremy Rose’s Disruption! | Nebbia / Banner / Baumgärtner – Presencia
• Nov 22 – Sunny Kim / Joanna Duda / Helen Svoboda – The Great Reset | Ghosted | ÖNDER
• Nov 23 – Charles Lloyd Sky Quartet ft. Jason Moran, Larry Grenadier, and Eric Harland – Festival Finale

Tickets are available at nfm.wroclaw.pl and the NFM box office.From spiritual solos to adventurous ensembles, Jazztopad is where jazz evolves — right here in Wrocław. Secure your tickets and experience the international pulse of improvised music.