Concertagenda Gent Jazz Talent 2026

Join us on 18 July to discover the jazz sounds of tomorrow - and cast your vote for the winner of the People’s Choice award

And the good news doesn’t stop there: Following the success of last summer’s first edition, "Gent Jazz Talent Day” returns on 18 July as a free festival day dedicated to emerging artists. Come and experience the future of jazz, and help decide who takes home the People’s Choice Award.

The three Gent Jazz Talent finalists will give it their all on the Garden Stage. To top it off, two bands will deliver an energy-laden warm-up ahead of the second night of the Gentse Feesten.

Admission to this day of the festival is free, but we ask that you register in advance. Registration for this day will open later and is not yet available.

Do you have dreams of playing at Gent Jazz? Dream no more: Sign up for Gent Jazz Talent via vi.be before 1 May!