Jazz Open Stuttgart Tickets

Jazz Open Stuttgart is more than a festival—it's a yearly gathering that brings jazz, fusion, and cross-genre performances to central Stuttgart. Founded in 1994 as a city festival and later expanded under promoter Jürgen Schlensog, the event now spans multiple prestigious venues and seven Open Stages with free admission. With a history of headline moments and a commitment to accessibility, Jazz Open Stuttgart consistently attracts tens of thousands of listeners across seven stages, including the main outdoor stage at Schlossplatz and indoor venues like Alte Schloss and SpardaWelt Eventcenter.

We’ve got you covered for tickets, schedules, and the best ways to experience the festival’s carefully curated program. Secure your seats or free-admission Open Stage experiences with confidence, knowing we provide up-to-date details, official social links, and reliable delivery of your tickets.

Performance highlights span legendary jazz, contemporary acts, and cross-genre collaborations. The festival earned the LEA Live Entertainment Award for Festival of the Year (2017, 2018) and welcomed the Wolfgang Dauner Award in 2025, underscoring its impact on the European jazz scene. In 2025, Jazz Open Stuttgart streamed performances via ARD Mediathek and ARTE Concert, with selections remaining accessible into 2026. The 2025 edition ran July 2–13 with 64,000+ ticket sales and 70+ shows across five stages, and the festival has announced an international expansion to Modena, Italy (Jazz Open Modena) planned for July 13–18, 2026.

Stay tuned for upcoming tour notes and venue details in Stuttgart and beyond, including official social channels maintained by Opus Festivals. For more on the current lineup, venue specifics, and how to get your tickets, we’ve got you covered.