You can apply to jazzahead! to be part of one of the biggest showcase programmes in jazz – just a train ride away from Denmark. The deadline is 30 September 2026.

Why play at jazzahead! 2027?

Each year, an international jury appointed by jazzahead! selects 38 showcase bands to perform in front of bookers and industry professionals from around the world. A concert in Bremen is a unique opportunity to showcase your band in an international setting, with representatives from as many as 66 countries in attendance.

How do you apply?

Read all about how to apply here, including the criteria you and your band must meet to be eligible for selection. The application deadline is 30 September 2026.

Contact Jazz Danmark if you would like advice or sparring regarding your participation.

Please note that Jazz Danmark is solely communicating the opportunity to participate in jazzahead!’s official showcase programme. Jazz Danmark has no influence over the showcase programme, terms and conditions, application procedure, selection criteria or similar.

Thousands of visitors attend the showcase festival

jazzahead! is the world’s largest jazz trade fair, held in Bremen from 22–24 April 2027. Jazz Danmark hosts the Danish stand at the fair, which last year attracted around 3,000 international delegates from 66 countries, as well as approximately 15,000 visitors to the showcase festival. By registering as a co-exhibitor, you get access to both the trade fair and festival, the conference, and, of course, plenty of opportunities for networking and celebrating a passionate community across borders.

How to register for the Danish stand

• Create a user account and enter your information via this link.
• Enter Jazz Danmark as the “Main Exhibitor” and Peter von Freiesleben as the “Contact Name Main Exhibitor” at the bottom of the first page.
• Under stand number, enter “TBA”.
• When making your payment, enter the discount code RAUM27 to receive 20% off.

The registration fee for jazzahead! increases after 30 September.

Photo at top: Nana Rashid performing at the official showcase in 2026 at jazzahead! Photo: Peter von Freiesleben