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.
Talks are free! (18:30)
evening at Säälchen
main floor
20:00
Box office opens
20:30 – 21:30
Dance Taster (festival pass)
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
20:00
Box Office opens
20:30 – 21:30
Dance Taster (festival pass)
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
Side activities during the day. More details.
Check the Dance Workshop schedule.
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.