Jubiläumsfest

From November 19 to 22, 2026, we’re celebrating 40 years of jazz education in Basel at the Jazzcampus. It’s a story that began with a private initiative and took shape through bold entrepreneurial ventures, the work of local associations, and festivals that brought people together. Along the way, jazz education became part of the music school of the Basel Academy of Music, and the Institut Jazz was founded at the Basel Academy of Music FHNW.

Over four days and more than 20 concerts, music school pupils, university students, faculty, alumni, and longtime members of Basel’s jazz community will bring four decades of music to the stage. The celebration also includes an exhibition on the history of jazz education in Basel and a chance to sing along at karaoke.

Program Highlights

• Thursday, November 19
  Opening concert with the Jazzacademy Big Band, followed by an apéro
• Friday, November 20
  Concerts by student and alumni bands, raclette, and an afterparty
• Saturday, November 21
  Youth jazz orchestra concert and panel discussion “Jazz in Schools? New Perspectives on an Old Question”
• Sunday, November 22
  Family concert, mobile coffee stand, cake, and galettes

All concerts are free and open to everyone. No registration is required.