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fill in — International Jazz Festival Saar is the jazz festival in the greater Saar-Lor-Lux region.fill in brings world jazz stars and up-and-coming talents to the greater Saar-Lor-Lux region. Over three days at the end of June, the festival presents all facets of the genre at the E-Werk on the Saarterrassen in Saarbrücken.
Avenue
fill in AVENUE is a colourful street festival. On 16 and 17 May 2025, we will be celebrating for two days with live music, market stalls, street food and a children’s programme in the alleyway in front of the old bus workshop in the Eurobahnhof district of Saarbrücken.
Bars & Clubs
The festival kicks off on 25 June 2025 with a roaring party at St. Johanner Markt. For one evening, students and graduates of the HfM Saar will transform St. Johanner Markt in Saarbrücken’s city centre into a jazz club.
Festival
From 26 to 28 June 2025, the festival will take place at the E-Werk in Saarbrücken. The old industrial hall on the Saarterrassen will become the epicentre of the European jazz scene. Guests will include hip newcomers and established jazz stars.
program
Donnerstag, 26. Juni 2025 – GIU JazzNight
The Stochelo & Mozes Rosenberg Trio
26 June 2025, 7:00 pm
Jazz Manouche vom FeinstenWith the brothers Stochelo and Mozes Rosenberg, two of the most prominent representatives of gypsy jazz are coming to Saarbrücken. Their guitar playing is characterised by a grandiose technique, great elegance and a very personal vibrato. Both musicians are also virtuoso jazz musicians with a great love of improvisation.
Lakecia Benjamin
26 June 2025, 9:00 pm
Begnadete Saxophinistin und Sängerin mit coolen VibesThe US-American is one of the rising stars of the New York jazz scene. In her music, she confidently fuses various jazz styles with R&B, soul, hip-hop and funk. Her warm and resonant playing is unmistakable.
Friday, June 27, 2025
Charlotte Planchou
27 June 2025, 7:00 pm
Musik zwischen Jazz und ChansonsCharlotte Planchou is one of the rising stars of jazz. With her delicate voice, she walks carefree between classical, pop, chanson and jazz. She has just been named the best French singer of 2024 by Jazz Magazine. No wonder, because Planchou convinces with her wonderful voice, tells stories and captivates listeners.
Dhafer Youssef
27 June 2025, 21:00
Sinnlicher Jazz zwischen Ost und WestDhafer Youssef is a jazz musician with incredibly diverse music. His work is characterised by influences from American jazz, a deep connection to Arabic music, oriental influences and a love of Indian music. Dhafer Youssef is rooted in the Arabic music and singing tradition of his North African homeland Tunisia.
Saturday, 28 June 2025
Emmet Cohen
28 June 2025, 7:00 pm
Traditioneller Jazz - cool, funky mit unbändiger SpielfreudeIn 2024, jazz pianist Emmet Cohen released his latest album Vibe Provider, in which he interprets jazz standards alongside his own compositions. Cohen remains clearly rooted in modern jazz, but incorporates many influences from the New York jazz scene. He fascinates critics and audiences alike with his virtuoso playing technique and unbridled joy of playing.
Curtis Stigers
28 June 2025, 9:00 pm
Weltstar mit einzigartiger Stimme.In the 30 years of his career, singer, songwriter and saxophonist Curtis Stigers has not only sold millions of albums, but has also produced hits that are still in our ears today. ‘I Wonder Why’, ‘Never Saw A Miracle’ or ‘This Life’ (from ‘Sons of Anarchy’) are just a few of them. In the meantime, he has devoted himself entirely to jazz and is celebrating great success here.
Tickets
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Day ticket
Regular price: 55 €
Reduced: 40 €
Children up to 18 years: 0 €
Ticket includes two concerts on one evening.
Festival pass
Regular price: 135 €
Reduced: 90 €
Children up to 18 years: 0 €
Festival pass includes three concert evenings with six concerts.
Free
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