The Jazzmadird 2026 festival is set to offer an exciting programme featuring a range of genres including jazz, soul, and afrocuban music from 23 to 29 October at multiple locations throughout Madrid.
This year’s festival will host a variety of artists, including the Brochure Manrico Seghi Trio, Lucía Rey Quartet, Elles Bailey, Kat Eaton, Twanguero, Sadar Bahar, Buitre, DJ Rchlbraü, Clara Peya, Tarquim, and Los Metales Preciosos, Roberto Tempo, and Ibrahim Maalouf. Attendees can expect a rich blend of blues, contemporary jazz, afrocuban rhythms, singer-songwriter performances, and Mediterranean explorations.
Jazzmadird 2026 continues to expand its reach across the city, featuring concerts as part of the Villanos del Jazz programme and other collaborative cycles. Venues such as clubs, theatres, and concert halls will provide a platform for both traditional jazz and innovative international acts.
On the opening day, Friday 23 October, the Villanos del Jazz series will welcome British singer-songwriter Elles Bailey. Known for her distinctive raspy voice, Bailey has made a name for herself in the blues, soul, and rock genres, earning accolades at the UK Blues Awards and UK Americana Awards. She will perform tracks from her latest album, Can't Take My Story Away.
Also on Friday, the Brochure Manrico Seghi Trio will take the stage at Café El Despertar. Seghi, a renowned organist and pianist from Florence, will showcase his contemporary Hammond organ skills alongside guitarist Lucio Lupano and drummer Juanma Barroso, blending traditional and modern jazz influences.
The 'Jazz Círculo' series will feature Lucía Rey Quartet at the Teatro Fernando de Rojas in the Círculo de Bellas Artes. Rey, a prominent figure in contemporary Spanish jazz, will present a performance that intertwines improvisation and her unique artistic vision.
The festival will continue on Saturday 24 October with Kat Eaton, an emerging voice in British soul. Eaton's performance will highlight songs from her new album, What Happens Now, showcasing her powerful stage presence and extensive international collaborations.
Another highlight on Saturday will be the premiere of Nuca, a new show by pianist and composer Clara Peya at the Teatro Albéniz. Peya, known for her eclectic style that merges avant-garde jazz, chamber music, and performance art, will be joined by a talented ensemble, including Didak Fernández and Enric Verdaguer.
Diego García, known as Twanguero, will also perform on Saturday, celebrating his 50th birthday with a concert at Sala Villanos. His unique blend of American roots, Latin sounds, and instrumental virtuosity has made him a standout artist in Spain.
The weekend will conclude with a late-night session featuring Sadar Bahar, Buitre, and DJ Rchlbraü, focusing on club culture and the intersections of disco, soul, funk, and dance music.
On Sunday 25 October, Tarquim and Los Metales Preciosos will take the stage at Sala Villanos, presenting a contemporary exploration of Cuban music that includes salsa, son, and jazz.
The week will also feature a special session of Jazz Kissa, led by Roberto Tempo, dedicated to the influential Blue Note Records, inviting audiences to engage in active listening.
The festival will culminate on Thursday 29 October with a performance by Franco-Lebanese trumpeter Ibrahim Maalouf at La Riviera. Maalouf, a prominent figure in contemporary jazz, will debut tracks from his latest project, The Trumpets of Michel-Ange Vol. 2, which merges Mediterranean sounds with jazz and Latin rhythms.
