JAZZMADRID 2026: Festival bridges generations and genres in the capital

The international jazz festival organized by the Madrid City Council presents a diverse lineup from October 16-22 with artists from various countries.

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The JAZZMADRID 2026 festival, organized by the Madrid City Council, presents a week of performances from October 16-22 exploring the aesthetic and geographical diversity of contemporary jazz, electronics, African roots music, flamenco, and socially committed proposals.

The program kicks off on Friday, October 16, with Danilo Plessow (Motor City Drum Ensemble) at Sala Villanos, known for his fusion of house, techno, jazz, and soul. On Sunday, October 18, Sala Villanos will host the collaboration between Granada-based DJ DJ Toner and Swiss trumpeter Erik Truffaz, blending avant-garde jazz, abstract hip hop, and electronics.
On Wednesday, October 21, Scottish composer Liam Shortall will present his project corto.alto at Sala Villanos, combining contemporary jazz, club culture, hip hop, and soul. His album 'Bad With Names' has received critical acclaim.
On Thursday, October 22, the festival delves into roots music. French sextet Akoni Astrobeat will perform at Intruso Bar as part of the ‘Jazz con Sabor a Club’ series, offering an instrumental language inspired by afrobeat and ethio-jazz. On the same day, Sala Villanos will host flamenco singer Duquende, accompanied by guitarist Joni Jiménez and other artists.
JAZZMADRID 2026, featuring a network of collaborating venues, aims to strengthen the coexistence of disciplines, generations, and musical origins, connecting new international scenes with established artists.
Based on information from the official source: Madrid Destino — Prensa (16/10/2026)