NEW ACTS #1
ELBJAZZ 2027 with Gregory Porter, GoGo Penguin, Irma Thomas and many more
International and national names in jazz – once again across four stages!
Hamburg, 30 October 2026
Dear ELBJAZZ community,
We have some great news that should make the anticipation for ELBJAZZ 2027 grow even more: here comes the first wave of confirmed acts for the next edition! ELBJAZZ 2027 takes place on 9 & 10 July 2027 and will once again present international and national names in jazz across four stages on the shipyard grounds of the Rheinmetall site Blohm+Voss, right in the middle of the Port of Hamburg.
We are thrilled to welcome Gregory Porter (US) – not only one of the most important jazz vocalists of our time, but also one of our absolute dream headliners! The man with the velvety baritone and ELBJAZZ share a long history: he played his very first concert in Germany here in 2011, returned in 2014 after his international breakthrough with the album “Liquid Spirit” and was last with us in 2017 – which makes it all the more special to see the global star back on the ELBJAZZ stage for the first time in ten years!
The innovative trio GoGo Penguin (GB) will play the rescheduled show for their concert that was cancelled at short notice in 2026 – and we can’t wait, because on their new EP “Call To The Void” the band presents their electro-acoustic sound between jazz, classical and electronica more powerfully and maturely than ever. Curtain up for a true legend: Grammy winner Irma Thomas (US) is the “Soul Queen of New Orleans”, whose six-decade career includes classics such as “Wish Someone Would Care”, “It’s Raining” and many more that still resonate today – not least thanks to appearances in series like “Black Mirror”. Swedish funk powerhouse Nils Landgren Funk Unit (SE) blends funk, soul, rhythm & blues and jazz into an irresistible cocktail that makes sure nobody stands still for long during their high-energy live performance. IAMDDB (GB) is regarded as a pioneer of urban jazz, combining clear messages with sounds that range from laid-back jazz vibes to trap beats – we’re already looking forward to her “The Live Jazz Experience” show and her captivating stage presence! At ELBJAZZ 2026 she introduced our acts as host – next year, the internationally acclaimed singer and saxophonist Stephanie Lottermoser (DE) returns to the stage as a musician with her new album “Live at the Bauer Studios”. She represents the Hanseatic city of Hamburg, whose up-and-coming jazz talents we will once again showcase in 2027 on our “Hamburg Stage” right on the Elbe.
Tickets are available at: tickets.elbjazz.de
ELBJAZZ is funded by the Ministry of Culture and Media of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg.
Photo ELBJAZZ 26: Fabian Lippke.
