Jazz Festivals & Highlights

  • Festivals Jazz

    Long Weekend Chilly Gonzales
    book 3 nights
    including 15% Discount
    Room in the Schloss Elmau Retreat

    Arrival on 19/03/2026

    2 concerts: Thu, 19 March & Sat, 21 March
    Each evening features a different program

    “Finally!” one might exclaim, as Grammy-winning pianist, composer, and entertainer Chilly Gonzales returns to Schloss Elmau for a long weekend. Over two evenings, each with a different program, he will span the spectrum from intimate piano moments from his bestselling "Solo Piano" trilogy to high-energy, sweat-inducing show elements. Gonzales dissects pop songs by famous artists and once again proves his talent as a rapper. Schloss Elmau, for its part, can hardly wait to welcome the entertainer—back in slippers and bathrobe—at the Elmau concert grand.

    “Finally!” one might exclaim, as Grammy-winning pianist, composer, and entertainer Chilly Gonzales returns to Schloss Elmau for a long weekend. Over two evenings, each with a different program, he will span the spectrum from intimate piano moments from his bestselling "Solo Piano" trilogy to high-energy, sweat-inducing show elements. Gonzales dissects pop songs by famous artists and once again proves his talent as a rapper. Schloss Elmau, for its part, can hardly wait to welcome the entertainer—back in slippers and bathrobe—at the Elmau concert grand.
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  • Festivals Jazz

    Long Weekend Chilly Gonzales
    book 3 nights
    including 15% Discount
    Room in the Schloss Elmau Hideaway

    Arrival on 19/03/2026

    2 concerts: Thu, 19 March & Sat, 21 March
    Each evening features a different program

    “Finally!” one might exclaim, as Grammy-winning pianist, composer, and entertainer Chilly Gonzales returns to Schloss Elmau for a long weekend. Over two evenings, each with a different program, he will span the spectrum from intimate piano moments from his bestselling "Solo Piano" trilogy to high-energy, sweat-inducing show elements. Gonzales dissects pop songs by famous artists and once again proves his talent as a rapper. Schloss Elmau, for its part, can hardly wait to welcome the entertainer—back in slippers and bathrobe—at the Elmau concert grand.

    “Finally!” one might exclaim, as Grammy-winning pianist, composer, and entertainer Chilly Gonzales returns to Schloss Elmau for a long weekend. Over two evenings, each with a different program, he will span the spectrum from intimate piano moments from his bestselling "Solo Piano" trilogy to high-energy, sweat-inducing show elements. Gonzales dissects pop songs by famous artists and once again proves his talent as a rapper. Schloss Elmau, for its part, can hardly wait to welcome the entertainer—back in slippers and bathrobe—at the Elmau concert grand.
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  • Festivals Jazz

    Nils Landgren Festival
    Fri, 28/03 – Fri, 03/04/2026
    Complimentary Night
    Room in the Schloss Elmau Hideaway

    Arrival on 27/03/2026

    When booking 7 nights

    He is one of the most successful European jazz musicians ever and one of the world's best trombonists. Now, for the third time, Nils Landgren is curating his own festival at Schloss Elmau. For this event, “Mr. Redhorn”, as he is known because of his red instrument, has invited long-standing musical partners and friends from the worlds of jazz and classical music.

    With Joel Lyssarides, Robert Ikiz & Lars Danielsson, plus a different guest musician every evening

    Program:
    Sat, 28 March Opening concert
    Sun, 29 March – Thu, 2 April four concerts and one day off
    Fri, 3 April Day of departure

    PROGRAM DETAILS

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  • Festivals Jazz

    Nils Landgren Festival
    Fri, 28/03 – Fri, 03/04/2026
    Complimentary Night
    Room in the Schloss Elmau Retreat

    Arrival on 27/03/2026

    When booking 7 nights

    He is one of the most successful European jazz musicians ever and one of the world's best trombonists. Now, for the third time, Nils Landgren is curating his own festival at Schloss Elmau. For this event, “Mr. Redhorn”, as he is known because of his red instrument, has invited long-standing musical partners and friends from the worlds of jazz and classical music.

    With Joel Lyssarides, Robert Ikiz & Lars Danielsson, plus a different guest musician every evening

    Program:
    Sat, 28 March Opening concert
    Sun, 29 March – Thu, 2 April four concerts and one day off
    Fri, 3 April Day of departure

    PROGRAM DETAILS

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  • Festivals Jazz

    27th European Jazztival
    Mon, 09 – Sun, 15/11/2026
    One night complimentary
    Room in the Schloss Elmau Retreat

    Arrival on 09/11/2026

    Book 6 nights

    The “European Jazztival” is the annual highlight of Elmau’s jazz program. Over six festival days, major jazz stars, outstanding ensembles, and exciting newcomers transform the atmospherically illuminated concert hall into a vibrant meeting place for the jazz scene. Alongside Europe’s top musicians from Germany, England, Sweden, Norway, and Poland, artists from the USA and Israel will also be performing on the Elmau stage this year.
    with Brad Mehldau (piano solo), 4 Wheel Drive (Nils Landgren, trombone | Michael Wollny, piano | Lars Danielsson, bass | Wolfgang Haffner, drums), Emma Rawicz (sax) & Gwilym Simcock (piano), Michael Wollny (piano solo), Nitai Hershkovits (piano solo). Till Brönner (trumpet) & Dieter Ilg (bass) et al.
    Program:
    Mon, 9 November Day of arrival & 8:30 pm opening concert
    Tue, 10 – Sat 14 November 5 pm & 9.30 pm two concerts per evening
    Sun, 15 November day of departure

    PROGRAM DETAILS

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  • Festivals Jazz

    27th European Jazztival
    Mon, 09 – Sun, 15/11/2026
    One night complimentary
    Room in the Schloss Elmau Hideaway

    Arrival on 09/11/2026

    Book 6 nights

    The “European Jazztival” is the annual highlight of Elmau’s jazz program. Over six festival days, major jazz stars, outstanding ensembles, and exciting newcomers transform the atmospherically illuminated concert hall into a vibrant meeting place for the jazz scene. Alongside Europe’s top musicians from Germany, England, Sweden, Norway, and Poland, artists from the USA and Israel will also be performing on the Elmau stage this year.
    with Brad Mehldau (piano solo), 4 Wheel Drive (Nils Landgren, trombone | Michael Wollny, piano | Lars Danielsson, bass | Wolfgang Haffner, drums), Emma Rawicz (sax) & Gwilym Simcock (piano), Michael Wollny (piano solo), Nitai Hershkovits (piano solo). Till Brönner (trumpet) & Dieter Ilg (bass) et al.
    Program:
    Mon, 9 November Day of arrival & 8:30 pm opening concert
    Tue, 10 – Sat 14 November 5 pm & 9.30 pm two concerts per evening
    Sun, 15 November day of departure

    PROGRAM DETAILS

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