Ghent Jazz

Jazz and more

Friday 4 July 2025 – Saturday 19 July 2025

Enjoy the journey to the outer sounds and colours of live music during Ghent Jazz upcoming July.

Lining up artists such as Herbie Hancock, Bonnie Rait, The Roots, Max Richter, Anoushka Shankar and more, the festival organisers are delighted to give fans a first and promising glimpse of the 24th edition.

Combine with an overnight stay

Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Reylof is official Festival Partner of Ghent Jazz.

Book our special Jazz Package and enjoy a wonderful day in the city of Jazz, stay the night in Pillows Ghent and wake up in the morning with a delicious breakfast to start your day.

See the website for up-to-date information and which artists are performing on which dates.

Friday 4 July

Herbie Hancock & More

Although the bill for Gent Jazz is already full of icons, Herbie Hancock is perhaps the greatest of them all. For over sixty years, he has been a pioneer of jazz and much more besides.

Saturday 5 July

Bonnie Rait & More

Thirteen Grammy awards, a spot in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and a place in Rolling Stones’ ranking of the ‘100 best guitarists of all time’ and ‘100 best singers of all time’…

Sunday 6 July

The Roots & More

The legendary Roots Crew has developed to become one of the most famous and well-respected hip hop acts in the musical world, winning four Grammys.

Tuesday 8 July

Max Richter & More

Max Richter is a composer who blurs the boundaries between classic and modern. His work combines minimalist structures, rich melodies and subtle electronica to create worlds in which listeners can immerse themselves.

Wednesday 9 July

Max Richter, Anoushka Shankar & More

Anoushka Shankar pushes the boundaries of tradition by combining the sitar with everything from jazz and electronica to flamenco and contemporary classical music.

Thursday 10 July

Melody Gardot & More

Melody Gardot is more than a jazz artist, she is a storyteller with an exceptional sense of atmosphere and emotion. Her music – a refined blend of jazz, blues, chanson and bossa nova – invites introspection and escapism.

Saturday 12 July

Branford Marsalis Quartet & More

Branford Marsalis has nothing to prove. He has been touring the world with his own quartet for over forty years. His playing is virtuoso, his improvisations sharp and his musical vision uncompromising.

Sunday 13 July

Massive attack

Gent Jazz was able to entice the ground-breaking Massive Attack to Gent Jazz. Their live shows are no ordinary concerts; they are artistic journeys which take listeners on an enchanting trip through sound and emotion.

Monday 14 July

Norah Jones

Throughout her career, Jones has broken down the boundaries between jazz, pop, folk and country but on ‘Visions’ she also adds a few funky and even psychedelic soul influences to the mix.

Tuesday 15 July

ST. Vincent & More

Annie Clark, better known as St. Vincent, is a musical chameleon who easily masters various genres. With her unique blend of art rock, glam and avant-pop, she creates music that is simultaneously intriguing and experimental.

Wednesday 16 July

Leon Bridges & More

Leon Bridges, with his warm voice and charismatic stage presence, he channels nostalgia without getting stuck in the past. With funk, R&B and pop, he adds a refreshing, contemporary touch to his music.

Saturday 19 July

Kamasi Washington & More

Kamasi Washington is a true force of nature. He broke through on the international stage with The Epic, a monumental, three-hour jazz opera which showcased spirituality and an updated vision of the genre.