Overview
Thursday
Xelor
19:00
Door open
20:30 – 21:30
Taster with Jean & Tony
A unique perspective from Africa/Mozambique to spice up your social dancing, whether you’re dancing solo or with a partner. Open to all dancers, regardless of skill level.
21:30
The Ragtime Nightmare
The Ragtime Nightmare has been fueling stomping dance parties with its distinctive brand of red-hot jazz, grinding blues, and bouncing ragtime. Read more.
23:00 – 01:00
Party with DJ Impulse!
A veteran of the Berlin swing scene, Jörg will take the party away!
FRIDAY
daytime
Side activities during the day. More details.
Check the Dance Workshop schedule.
evening at Säälchen
main floor
20:30 – 21:30
Dance Taster
Nay Honey (@nay_honeyy) focuses on Caribbean culture and always incorporates its history, meaning and origins in her classes. Get ready for a lot of waist movements!
21:30
The Jungle & Oliver Franc
The Jungle Jazz Band host traditional jazz legend Olivier Franc on soprano saxophone. Read more.
23:00
The Big Five
Standout representative of the authentic swing sound in Berlin, they will host guest star vocalist, Nicolle Rochelle. Read more.
24:00 – 02:00
Ana Maeso
Known for her amazing work with Rayuela Swing, Ana is also a dancefloor killer!
02:00 – 04:00
DJ Sevinç
The party ain’t stopping while Sevinç will keep us moving until late in the night.
Salöön
18:30 – 20:00
Talk
„Approaches of appreciation and respect when engaging with Jazz and other Afro-diasporic cultures“
with Marie N‘diaye, Kelvin Sholar, Luana Madikera, David Hermlin and more
20:30 – 24:00
lounge
with DJ Elle (off & on)
24:00 – 01:00
Kelvin Sholar Trio
This band presents exceptional musicianship and will bring modern influences to the night. They will open the session! Read more.
01:00 – 04:00
+ JAM CATS Session
All musicians are welcome!
Saturday
daytime
Side activities during the day. More details.
Check the Dance Workshop schedule.
evening at Säälchen
main floor
20:30 – 21:30
Dance Taster
Jam Haus Taster with Elle Brenecki and Joris Focquaert.
21:30 – 22:30
Oliver & Jean-Baptiste Franc
Father and son performing a set of famous and lesser-known tunes from the jazz legacy.
23:00 – 01:00
Syncopation Society Orchestra
& guests
The flagship of the collective, with guests and performances. Hosted by Jack Woodhead. Read more.
01:00 – 02:00
DJ Elle
Rhythm & Blues, jazz and more with DJ Elle.
02:00 – 04:00
DJ Chris & Andi
Vinyl spinning! Jazz, western swing, rare cuts.
Salöön
18:30 – 20:00
Talk
„Female and queer perspectives on Afro-diasporic music and dance“
with Nay Honey, Nicolle Rochelle, Michaela Dudley and more.
20:30 – 24:00
lounge
with Elle (off & on)
01:00
Ghost Of A Chance
formed around Angela Strandberg, this band will host the late jam. Read more.
02:00
+ JAM CATS Session
All musicians are welcome!
Sunday – Xelor
10:30
Door open
11:00
family program 1 – movie-concert
The Vagabond (1916)
Charly Chaplin & live accompaniment with and by Camille Phelep on piano and Mark Kagan on violin. Read more.
12:00
FAMILY PROGRAM 2 – Making Instruments
Build instruments from scratch! Suitable for all children and parents. Read more.
18:00
Potluck
Open to all the survivors! Bring some food to get over the weekend 🙂 details here.
20:00 – ???
AYS After-Party!
10 – 15€ Sliding scale, 5€ for festival pass holders. This final get-together is open to all! Participants, artists, team members and volunteers! With a live music performance by the Smile Trio and a DJ set by Seraphim.