Jazz Point Ibiza is returning for its seventh edition from October 15 to 18, bringing four days of international jazz to Ibiza Town with a new home and a redesigned format.

This year's festival will take place entirely at The Standard, Ibiza, where concerts will be split between the hotel's UP rooftop during the afternoon and JARA restaurant in the evening.

The programme brings internationally recognised jazz musicians together with some of Ibiza's strongest local talent, creating a festival that combines established names, emerging artists and a more intimate setting.

A New Home in Ibiza Town

The move to The Standard, Ibiza marks a significant change for Jazz Point.

Previous editions have used different venues around the island, while the 2026 festival will be concentrated entirely at the centrally located hotel in Ibiza Town.

The new format is built around two distinct concert experiences.

Afternoon performances will begin at 2:30pm on the UP rooftop, while evening concerts will start at 9pm at JARA.

According to the festival organisers, the smaller-scale setting is designed to bring audiences closer to the musicians and allow the performances to become part of a complete Ibiza experience.

Four Days of International Jazz

The seventh edition opens on Thursday, October 15 with "A Taste of All Festival Artists", bringing several of the participating musicians together for an introduction to the festival.

The opening programme includes Brazilian guitarist Romero Lubambo with Ibiza musicians Andrés Coll and Joan Carles Marí, Tal Cohen with Colombian vocalist Catalina Londoño, Karolina Strassmayer alongside Coll and Marí, and a trio featuring Maikel Vistel, François Moutin and Florian Arbenz.

The opening night is designed to provide an overview of the musical styles and international backgrounds represented throughout the weekend.

Friday Brings Guitar and Trumpet Masters

Friday, October 16 begins on the UP rooftop with "The Guitar Masters".

Brazilian guitarist Romero Lubambo will perform alongside Norberto Rodríguez, a guitarist closely associated with Ibiza's music scene.

The evening then moves to JARA for "The Trumpet Masters", led by Michael Cruse with the festival's international All-Stars and Ibiza trumpeter Pere Navarro.

The two performances offer contrasting perspectives on the role of the guitar and trumpet within jazz, with both sessions bringing together musicians from different generations and backgrounds.

Saturday Puts Piano and Voice in the Spotlight

Saturday afternoon will feature "Sweet Sounds of Piano & Vocal".

Pianist Tal Cohen will perform with Catalina Londoño, with special guest Wayne Escoffery joining the programme.

Cohen is a Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist, while Londoño brings a Colombian musical background incorporating jazz alongside genres including pop, salsa and merengue.

The combination gives the afternoon programme a distinctly melodic and vocal focus.

Saturday Night's Jazz Point All-Stars

Saturday evening brings one of the festival's largest combinations of musicians.

"The Jazz Point All-Stars!" will bring together Karolina Strassmayer, Maikel Vistel, Michael Cruse, François Moutin, Florian Arbenz and Tal Cohen, with Wayne Escoffery as a special guest.

The performance is designed as a showcase of the festival's international line-up, with musicians who otherwise appear in different combinations throughout the weekend sharing the stage.

For jazz fans, it is likely to be one of the most ambitious sessions of the four-day programme.

Sunday Offers Two Very Different Experiences

The festival closes on Sunday, October 18 with two contrasting performances.

The afternoon programme, "An Afternoon to Remember", will feature the Pere Navarro Trio on the UP rooftop.

The evening then moves to JARA for "From Cannonball to Ornette", with Karolina Strassmayer performing with Florian Arbenz and Andrés Coll.

The closing programme draws inspiration from two major figures in jazz history while combining international musicians with Ibiza-born talent.

Ibiza Talent at the Centre of the Festival

Although Jazz Point brings a strong international line-up to the island, local musicians remain an important part of the programme.

Andrés Coll and Pere Navarro, both born and raised in Ibiza, are among the key local names appearing throughout the festival.

Coll plays marimba and vibraphone and has built a reputation as one of the younger talents emerging from the Spanish jazz scene.

Navarro is a trumpeter and pianist whose performances combine technical ability with a strong stage presence.

Their inclusion alongside established international performers reflects the festival's longstanding interest in connecting Ibiza's musicians with the wider jazz world.

Romero Lubambo Leads the Guitar Programme

Romero Lubambo is one of the most internationally recognised guitarists in this year's festival.

The Brazilian musician is known for combining jazz with Brazilian musical traditions and has developed a reputation for an energetic and highly individual playing style.

He will appear during the opening night before joining Norberto Rodríguez for Friday's "The Guitar Masters".

His two appearances provide an opportunity to hear his musicianship in both an ensemble setting and a more focused guitar-led performance.

Karolina Strassmayer Makes Festival History

German-born saxophonist and flautist Karolina Strassmayer is another major figure in the line-up.

She is the first woman to become a featured soloist with the WDR Big Band in Cologne.

At Jazz Point, Strassmayer appears in several different combinations, including Thursday's opening concert, Saturday night's All-Stars performance and Sunday's closing programme.

Her presence gives the festival a strong connection to the European contemporary jazz scene.

Grammy-Winning Musicians Join the Programme

Tal Cohen brings Grammy recognition to the festival.

The pianist is known for his work across modern jazz and has performed internationally throughout his career.

He will appear in several parts of the weekend, including with Catalina Londoño during Saturday's afternoon concert and as part of the Jazz Point All-Stars later that evening.

His repeated appearances allow audiences to hear him in both a more intimate piano-and-vocal setting and a much larger ensemble.

A Strong European Rhythm Section

Swiss drummer Florian Arbenz and French bassist François Moutin bring another international dimension to the festival.

Arbenz has developed a distinctive contemporary style that draws on both jazz and classical musical ideas.

Moutin, originally from Paris, has performed with leading American and international jazz musicians and has appeared at some of New York's best-known jazz venues.

Together with Maikel Vistel, they form the core of one of the festival's featured trios.

Maikel Vistel Brings Cuban Influence

Cuban saxophonist Maikel Vistel is known for combining the musical traditions of his homeland with contemporary jazz.

His career has included international collaborations and performances across different styles.

He is also part of the festival's larger All-Stars programme on Saturday, giving audiences several opportunities to hear his approach to modern jazz.

His appearance adds another cultural and musical dimension to an already diverse international line-up.

Michael Cruse Brings a Trumpet Focus

American trumpeter Michael Cruse is at the centre of Friday evening's "The Trumpet Masters".

His musical approach draws on the traditions of early jazz and the legacy associated with Louis Armstrong, while the festival programme places him alongside contemporary international musicians.

The performance will also include Pere Navarro and other festival All-Stars, creating a meeting between different generations and approaches to the trumpet.

Wayne Escoffery Joins as a Special Guest

Wayne Escoffery is another major name appearing during the weekend.

The British-American saxophonist is a Grammy Award winner and has a long association with the Mingus musical tradition.

At Jazz Point, he will appear as a special guest during Saturday afternoon's piano-and-vocal performance before joining the All-Stars that evening.

His involvement adds another established international voice to the festival's final two days.

Catalina Londoño Brings a Broader Vocal Palette

Colombian singer Catalina Londoño is one of the festival's featured vocalists.

Based in Miami, she moves between jazz and Latin-influenced styles including salsa and merengue.

Her collaborations with Tal Cohen provide one of the programme's most distinctive combinations, bringing piano and voice together while drawing from several musical traditions.

The Saturday afternoon concert is expected to offer one of the festival's most accessible performances for audiences less familiar with instrumental jazz.

Norberto Rodríguez Connects the International and Local Scenes

Cuban-born guitarist Norberto Rodríguez, who is based in Ibiza, will perform with Romero Lubambo during Friday afternoon's Guitar Masters concert.

His participation highlights the international character of the island's own music community.

Ibiza has long attracted musicians from around the world, and Rodriguez's place in the programme reflects the way local and international artistic communities increasingly overlap on the island.

Masterclasses for Local Musicians

Jazz Point will also go beyond public performances.

Several of the participating artists will lead masterclasses for local musicians during the Saturday afternoon programme at The Standard, Ibiza.

These open sessions are intended to give musicians from the island direct access to experienced international performers and allow them to explore technique, improvisation and professional performance.

The educational element is an important part of the festival's connection with Ibiza's local music community.

A Festival for Musicians as Well as Audiences

The masterclasses add another dimension to the event.

Rather than functioning solely as a concert series, Jazz Point creates opportunities for local players to meet, learn from and interact with visiting musicians.

For emerging artists, that can be particularly valuable in a relatively small island music community.

It also supports the festival's broader objective of creating a connection between Ibiza's growing jazz scene and the international circuit.

A More Intimate Festival Format

The move to The Standard also changes the atmosphere of Jazz Point.

The festival's new programme is deliberately designed around smaller spaces and a closer relationship between performers and audience members.

Afternoon shows take place outdoors on the UP rooftop, while evening concerts move downstairs to JARA.

This creates two different environments within the same venue and allows the festival to combine daytime and evening performances without requiring audiences to travel between different locations.

Music From Afternoon Into Evening

The schedule has been designed to make Jazz Point a full-day experience.

The afternoon concerts begin at 2:30pm, while the evening performances start at 9pm.

That gives audiences several hours between performances and leaves space for dining, exploring Ibiza Town or simply enjoying the hotel setting before the next concert.

The format also makes the festival different from a conventional late-night concert series.

Seven Years of Jazz Point Ibiza

The 2026 festival represents the seventh edition of Jazz Point Ibiza.

Over its previous editions, the event has developed a reputation for combining international musicians with artists connected to the island.

The latest edition continues that approach while giving the festival a new permanent-style home within the four-day programme.

The organisers are positioning the seventh edition as another step in the development of jazz as part of Ibiza's broader cultural offering.

Ibiza's Broader Music Identity

Jazz is only one part of the island's internationally recognised music scene.

Ibiza is best known globally for electronic music and club culture, but its live music landscape extends across many genres.

The island hosts classical performances, acoustic concerts, jazz, flamenco, experimental music and local cultural programmes throughout the year.

Events such as Jazz Point contribute to that broader identity by showing a side of Ibiza that has little to do with nightlife clubs and much more to do with live musicianship.

October Provides a Different Ibiza Experience

Holding Jazz Point in October also places it outside the island's busiest summer months.

By mid-October, the intense pace of the main tourist season has begun to ease, while the weather can still be suitable for outdoor performances during the day.

For visitors, the festival offers another reason to travel to Ibiza during the quieter part of the year.

For residents, it provides several days of international live music without the scale and intensity associated with the peak season.

Tickets From €20

Concerts are available individually, allowing visitors and residents to choose specific performances rather than committing to the entire four-day festival.

Ticket prices start at €20 per concert, while multi-night bookings can offer discounts of up to 20%.

Special accommodation rates are also being offered through the festival's partnership with The Standard, Ibiza.

The arrangement effectively combines concerts and accommodation for those looking to turn the event into a longer cultural break.

The Full 2026 Programme

The festival's programme is spread across seven scheduled concert sessions over four days.

Thursday's opening night introduces the artists.

Friday offers the Guitar Masters in the afternoon and Trumpet Masters in the evening.

Saturday features piano and voice during the afternoon before the large All-Stars concert at night.

Sunday closes with the Pere Navarro Trio in the afternoon and the Cannonball-to-Ornette programme in the evening.

The structure allows the audience to experience different combinations of musicians rather than simply watching the same ensemble throughout the weekend.

An International Festival With an Ibiza Accent

One of Jazz Point's defining characteristics is the balance between internationally established musicians and artists connected to the island.

The line-up includes performers from Brazil, Cuba, France, Switzerland, Colombia, Austria, the United States and the United Kingdom, alongside musicians born or based in Ibiza.

That international mix is part of the festival's identity.

It also gives local musicians such as Andrés Coll and Pere Navarro the opportunity to share a programme with artists whose careers have developed on some of the world's most important jazz stages.

Jazz Point Ibiza Returns in October

Jazz Point Ibiza's seventh edition arrives in Ibiza Town from October 15 to 18 with a new venue, a new format and a strong international programme.

Four days of concerts will transform The Standard, Ibiza into a meeting point for jazz musicians and audiences, with rooftop performances during the afternoon and intimate evening shows at JARA.

Alongside major international names, the festival will give an important platform to Ibiza talent and create opportunities for local musicians through its masterclasses.

With ticket prices starting at €20 and a programme spanning guitar, trumpet, piano, voice, saxophone and large ensemble performances, Jazz Point offers a different way to experience Ibiza in October.

For an island often associated with electronic music and summer nightlife, the festival is another reminder that Ibiza's cultural calendar has many more sounds to discover.