25th Arosa Jazz Days 2026: four days of village jazz
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The 25th Arosa Jazz Days take place from Thursday 30 July to Sunday 2 August 2026. Four days of New Orleans jazz, swing and dixieland, played across village stages and at mountain huts above the lake, with Altein a few minutes on foot from the main venues.
The festival
Now in its 25th edition, Arosa Jazz Days runs across four days, with international acts and Swiss groups playing multiple venues around the village. The programme spreads from morning to late evening: daytime sessions warm up the village cafes and bars, evening sets fill the main squares, and Sunday wraps with brunch sessions and a finale concert. Sound is acoustic and intimate at most stages and brassier at the open-air sets. Find the full day by day programme on the official Arosa Jazz Tage website, published closer to the dates.
Practical information
When: Thursday 30 July to Sunday 2 August 2026, from daytime through to late-evening sets.
Where: village squares, bars and stages across Arosa.
Tickets: a single Jazz-Bändel festival wristband (suggested donation CHF 30) covers every concert across the four days; proceeds go to local social projects, and cash, Twint and card are accepted at the box office.
Getting there: the main village stages are five to ten minutes on foot from the hotel.
Plan your stay
Altein, a Faern Collection Resort, sits within easy walking distance of every village stage, an easy base for the long festival weekend. Dine at one of the village restaurants and bars before the evening sets, then take in a nightcap on a panoramic terrace as the village lights come on, with a layer to hand once the sun is down. A stay from Thursday to Sunday catches the full programme. Come and spend the four days of jazz with us in Arosa.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Arosa Jazz Days?
Arosa Jazz Days is a four-day festival of New Orleans jazz, swing and dixieland played across the village. International acts and Swiss groups perform on stages in village squares, cafes and bars, and at mountain huts above the lake. The 2026 edition, from Thursday 30 July to Sunday 2 August, is the festival's 25th.
How does a festival day unfold?
The programme runs from morning to late evening. Daytime sessions warm up the village cafes and bars, evening sets fill the main squares, and Sunday wraps with brunch sessions and a finale concert. The full day by day programme is published on the official Arosa Jazz Tage website closer to the dates.
How do tickets work for the Jazz Days?
A single Jazz-Bändel festival wristband covers every concert across the four days, with a suggested donation of CHF 30, so no separate tickets are needed. Proceeds go to local social projects. Cash, Twint and card are accepted at the box office.
Where do the concerts take place?
Concerts spread across village squares, bars and stages in Arosa, with some sets at the mountain huts above the lake. The main village stages are five to ten minutes on foot from Hotel Altein. Most stages are acoustic and intimate, with brassier sound at the open-air sets.
Why stay at Hotel Altein for the Jazz Days?
Hotel Altein sits within easy walking distance of every village stage. Dine at the restaurants and bars before the evening sets, then take in a nightcap on a panoramic terrace as the village lights come on. A stay from Thursday to Sunday catches the full programme.