Granada Jazz 2026: dates and programme

Quick answer: the Granada International Jazz Festival holds its 46th edition from 27 October to 7 November 2026. The main programme brings five concerts to the Teatro Isabel la Católica, from 30 October to 7 November. There are also events at other venues, including the blues of Luca Giordano and Víctor Puertas at Sala Aliatar on 29 October at 21:00.

This is GRN URBAN’s reference page for planning your trip: confirmed dates, the full programme, tickets, the theatre, transport and useful links to combine concerts with the city.

What is the Granada International Jazz Festival

The Granada International Jazz Festival is an annual autumn event held without interruption since 1980. It is not a single-venue festival: historically it combines a main programme —with leading national and international acts— and a city-wide layer grouped under the name Jazz en Paralelo.

For first-time visitors, the festival works on two levels. On one hand, hall concerts at the Teatro Isabel la Católica, the venue with which it has a long-standing relationship. On the other, the already published "Otros espacios" cycle, with dates at Auditorio Caja Rural, the metro and Sala Aliatar. The main programme is not the whole edition.

The 2026 edition is the 46th. The organisers present it as a fixture of Granada’s cultural calendar and one of Spain’s longest-running jazz festivals. GRN does not parrot their institutional messaging: what matters here is that each November Granada draws specialist audiences and visitors who combine concerts with urban tourism.

Granada Jazz Festival 2026: what we know

Confirmed

• 46th edition of the Granada International Jazz Festival.
• Dates: 27 October to 7 November 2026, per the official website.
• City: Granada.
• Programme: published, with five concerts at the Teatro Isabel la Católica and a parallel cycle at other venues.
• Tickets: passes and single tickets are available through official channels.
• Main venue: the Teatro Isabel la Católica, Acera del Casino, as the festival’s central stage.
• Sala Aliatar: Luca Giordano and Víctor Puertas, 29 October at 21:00. General admission €28, booking fees included, as published by the venue.

Still to be confirmed

• Door opening for the concerts at Teatro Isabel la Católica.
• The price of each main-programme single ticket: the festival website does not publish per-concert rates.

We do not invent prices for the five theatre concerts. The time and price of Luca Giordano at Sala Aliatar are published by the festival and by the venue.

Granada Jazz Festival 2026 programme

The organisers have published the 46th edition programme. The main programme runs at the Teatro Isabel la Católica with five concerts at 21:00, completed by the "Otros espacios" cycle. Each confirmed session has a listing in the agenda.

The five theatre concerts have a confirmed start time of 21:00. Their prices are not on the festival website: we do not publish a figure here, and you need the official box office. The Luca Giordano and Víctor Puertas blues set is at Sala Aliatar (Calle Recogidas 2) at 21:00, with general admission at €28, booking fees included. Before or after, the monumental centre route starts a short walk from the theatre.

Granada Jazz Festival 2026 line-up

2026 line-up: published.

The main programme at the Teatro Isabel la Católica features Antonio Faraò with Jeff Ballard (30 October), Tomoki Sanders (31 October), Kyle Eastwood (1 November), Dana Masters (6 November) and Jumaane Smith (7 November), the latter as the closing concert. Several are billed as their only concert in Spain.

The parallel "Otros espacios" cycle adds Lucia Rey (Jazz en la Rural, Auditorio Caja Rural), Fernando Beiztegui Band (Alcázar Genil metro; invitations sold out), Luca Giordano and Víctor Puertas (Sala Aliatar, 29 October at 21:00, €28) and DUBIDUBIJAZZ (jazz for children at the theatre, 12:00; invitations sold out).

For context —without confusing archive with current programming— the official site recalls that Miles Davis, Oscar Peterson, Dizzy Gillespie, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter and Chucho Valdés, among others, have played Granada.

Granada Jazz Festival 2026 tickets and passes

2026 passes and single tickets: on sale.

Sales opened on 28 September 2026. As of the latest check, passes and single tickets are on sale for the main programme. Check current availability and prices on the official website jazzengranada.es, which links to the ticket shop.

The festival notes that people turning 18 can use the Spanish Cultural Voucher (Bono Cultural Joven). Confirm at checkout whether your concert or pass accepts it.

Before buying, keep in mind:

• Always buy through the festival’s official channels; beware of resellers.
• Compare single-ticket prices with a pass if you plan to attend several concerts.
• Check refund conditions and booking fees.
• Confirm compatibility with the Cultural Voucher.

Teatro Isabel la Católica: main venue

The Teatro Municipal Isabel la Católica is the venue with which the festival has a historic relationship. It sits in the city centre at Calle Acera del Casino, s/n (18009 Granada), a few minutes from Puerta Real, Gran Vía and the Cathedral. On GRN URBAN you can check its venue listing: Teatro Municipal Isabel la Católica.

Practical details verified with theatre and city council sources:

• Address: C/ Acera del Casino, s/n, Granada.
• Box office phone: +34 958 22 29 07.
• Website: teatroisabellacatolica.com.
• Box office (general theatre hours, not festival-specific): winter 12:00–14:00 and 17:00–20:00; July and August 10:00–14:00. Jazz 2026 sale times depend on the festival announcement.
• Accessibility: step-free access is available; confirm seating and entry in advance if you need it.

Getting to the theatre: from the historic centre, on foot is usually best (10–15 minutes from many hotels around Puerta Real–Gran Vía). Urban bus lines serving Gran Vía, Acera del Darro or Puerta Real include 4, 8, 9, 11, 13, 21 and 33 depending on origin. The nearest metro stop is usually Recogidas, about ten minutes on foot. By car, the centre has traffic restrictions and limited parking: read our Granada parking and LEZ guide before trying to park next to the theatre. To pair a concert with the historic centre, the monumental centre route covers the Cathedral, Royal Chapel and San Jerónimo. Other listings for those days are in the agenda.

The festival website does not publish door times for Teatro Isabel la Católica. Sala Aliatar does list doors at 20:00 for Luca Giordano.

Jazz en Paralelo and the festival across the city

The Granada International Jazz Festival is not limited to the theatre. The organisers run a parallel cycle —"Otros espacios", heir to Jazz en Paralelo— with gigs at other venues in the city and province, often in a more intimate format or with free entry or drink minimums.

For 2026, the parallel programme is already published with these dates:

Lucia Rey is a free invitation concert with limited capacity: the official page does not mark the invitations as sold out, and it does not guarantee a place either. Fernando Beiztegui and DUBIDUBIJAZZ have sold-out invitations; there are no spare places to promise. Luca Giordano is on sale at Sala Aliatar. For jazz in Granada outside these dates, use the agenda: those other listings are not part of the festival.

History of the Granada International Jazz Festival

The first edition was held in 1980. Since then the festival has remained a reference point for jazz in Spain, with uninterrupted continuity despite institutional and funding changes over the decades.

Granada is not a random host city: it has a local scene, conservatoire training, a regular audience and a long relationship with Teatro Isabel la Católica. That is why the festival draws visitors from other regions and abroad without relying solely on pass-through tourism.

The official site cites musicians who have played over the years, including Miles Davis, Oscar Peterson, Dizzy Gillespie, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter and Chucho Valdés. This is context, not a line-up or ranking.

Some names that have played Granada

The organisers also mention Charlie Haden, Art Blakey, Tete Montoliu, Abbey Lincoln, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Bebo Valdés, Eliane Elias and Robert Glasper. It places the festival on the European jazz map; it does not replace the edition you need to check.

How to plan a trip for the Granada Jazz Festival

The festival falls in late October and early November: Granada still has mild daytime weather, cooler nights and less tourist pressure than summer. If you are coming for several concerts, fix accommodation and transport before improvising around the bill.

Where to stay

For Teatro Isabel la Católica, the most practical areas are usually the centre, Realejo and Puerta Real: you can walk and avoid driving at night. The Albaicín works if you do not mind hills. Compare neighbourhoods in our where to stay in Granada guide.

Arriving by car

If you bring a car, plan edge parking or enabled car parks: the centre is not designed for parking next to the theatre every night. The Granada parking and LEZ guide explains restrictions and alternatives.

Granada Card

The Granada Card may pay off if you combine the festival with Alhambra and monuments over 48 or 72 hours. It does not replace jazz tickets, sold through the festival or theatre channel.

What to see and where to eat

Between concerts or if you arrive a day early, the what to see in Granada guide helps you prioritise. For tapas without hype, see free tapas in Granada. For a single free day, try the one-day Granada itinerary; for a bit longer, the 48-hour weekend guide.

Where to eat or drink before or after a concert

We do not maintain fixed restaurant lists: they change, close and fill up depending on the day. What works is moving through areas with real offer and reasonable service times before a night concert.

• Puerta Real and Reyes Católicos: plenty of choice within walking distance of the theatre.
• Gran Vía and Navas: bar-and-tapas pace; good for something quick.
• Realejo: neighbourhood feel, usually calmer than the commercial axis.
• Plaza de la Trinidad area: terraces and bars well connected to the centre.

For deeper tapas context, link to free tapas in Granada. For another musical language of the city, the flamenco in Granada guide explains where to see it without tourist traps.

How to get to the Granada Jazz Festival

While the main programme remains at Teatro Isabel la Católica, these are the usual options:

• On foot: the most sensible option if you stay in the centre. The theatre sits between Acera del Casino, Puerta Real and Gran Vía.
• Urban bus: lines serving the centre depending on your starting point (4, 8, 9, 11, 13, 21, 33…). Check the exact route on concert day.
• Metro: Recogidas stop, about ten minutes on foot.
• Taxi / ride-hail: useful late back if the concert ends after bus hours.
• Car: possible, but poor for door-to-door parking. Check LEZ and car parks in the parking guide.

Sala Aliatar is at Calle Recogidas 2, a short walk from the theatre. The metro concert is at Alcázar Genil station, not at Isabel la Católica. Lucia Rey’s invitation names Auditorio Caja Rural Granada; confirm that address on the official channel before you set out.

If you are visiting from outside Granada

• Staying in the centre pays off for several theatre concerts: less taxi and more time to eat calmly.
• Train and bus stations: well connected to the centre by taxi, bus or metro depending on hotel. The before you arrive guide covers airport, stations and first steps.
• Avoid bringing a car into the centre unless you need it for day trips: the festival does not require your own vehicle.
• Recommended length: with the programme already published, 2–3 nights is a reasonable minimum to combine two main concerts with the city; extend according to the bill and Jazz en Paralelo.
• Festival + city: autumn is a good time for Albaicín, viewpoints and the Alhambra with less heat than July; book the Alhambra ahead if it is on your plan.

The previous weekend, 16–18 October, the centre hosts the Salón del Cómic at Fuente de las Batallas and Carrera de la Virgen.

Festival + Granada: why it fits here

Granada does not host this festival by accident. The city has a local jazz scene, music training and a centre compact enough that an autumn festival is felt in the streets without needing a single out-of-town site. Teatro Isabel la Católica provides large-hall scale; the "Otros espacios" cycle takes part of the programme to the metro, Sala Aliatar and the Caja Rural auditorium.

That mix —serious hall and dispersed programming— is what sets this event apart from a monolithic festival in a field outside town. If you are coming from Madrid, Barcelona or abroad, it is usually worth framing the trip as city + concerts, not just a list of gigs.

FAQ: Granada Jazz Festival 2026

When is the Granada International Jazz Festival 2026?

27 October to 7 November 2026, per the official festival website.

When is the programme published?

The programme is now published, with five concerts at the Teatro Isabel la Católica and the parallel "Otros espacios" cycle. The day-by-day breakdown is in this guide.

Where does it take place?

The Teatro Isabel la Católica is the festival’s central venue. The 2026 edition adds other venues in the parallel "Otros espacios" cycle.

When do tickets go on sale?

Sales opened on 28 September 2026. Passes and single tickets are on sale through the festival’s official channels.

Are there concerts outside Teatro Isabel la Católica?

Yes. In 2026 the "Otros espacios" cycle programmes concerts such as Lucia Rey, Fernando Beiztegui Band, Luca Giordano and Víctor Puertas, and DUBIDUBIJAZZ.

How long does the festival last?

The 2026 edition spans 12 calendar days (27 October – 7 November). The published programme concentrates one main concert per theatre date, plus the "Otros espacios" listings.

Can you walk there?

Yes, if you stay in the centre. The theatre is in the Puerta Real / Acera del Casino area.

Where to stay for the festival?

Centre, Realejo and Puerta Real are usually most practical for the theatre. Neighbourhood detail in the accommodation guide.

Sources

• Granada International Jazz Festival — official website (46th edition, 2026 dates).
• Festival 2026 — main programme and "Otros espacios" (line-up and dates per concert; checked on 10 October 2026).
• Luca Giordano and Víctor Puertas — official listing (29 October, 21:00, Sala Aliatar).
• Sala Aliatar — Luca Giordano and Víctor Puertas (general admission €28, booking fees included; Calle Recogidas 2).
• Ticket sales — official festival website (passes and single tickets on sale).
• Granada City Council — Teatro Municipal Isabel la Católica (address, phone, general box office hours).
• Teatro Isabel la Católica — contact and box office.