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PROGRAM 2026

54th INTERNATIONAL DIXIELAND FESTIVAL

Dresden, 10th to 17th May 2026

Programm 2026
54th INTERNATIONAL DIXIELAND FESTIVAL Dresden

Sunday, 10th May 2026

10:00 AM

Dixieland in Family

The traditional opening event with media partner Sächsische Zeitung.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

Entrance fees of Zoo Dresden.
With SZ-Card: 10% discount for adults and families.

10:00 AM – Dixieland in Family

The traditional opening event with media partner Sächsische Zeitung.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

Entrance fees of Zoo Dresden.
With SZ-Card: 10% discount for adults and families.

12:00 PM

Heath Dixieland

Insider tip: The Dixie Mecca for hiking enthusiasts – the beer garden of the Hofewiese estate.

12:00 PM – Heath Dixieland

Insider tip: The Dixie Mecca for hiking enthusiasts – the beer garden of the Hofewiese estate.

1:00 PM

Dixie Stop at the Radelbar

Out with the bike near Pillnitz today? Welcome to the Radelbar for beer and Dixieland!

1:00 PM – Dixie Stop at the Radelbar

Out with the bike near Pillnitz today? Welcome to the Radelbar for beer and Dixieland!

1:00 PM

Dixie am Konzertplatz Weißer Hirsch

Warm-up zum Festival mit hausgemachten Biergarten-Spezialitäten und Dixieland.

13:00 – Dixie am Konzertplatz Weißer Hirsch

Warm-up zum Festival mit hausgemachten Biergarten-Spezialitäten und Dixieland.

Monday, 11th May 2026

2:00 PM

1st Dixietram Jazz Tour

The popular musical jazz tour by tram through the capital of Dixieland.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

€33.00 (Seat Ticket)

2:00 PM – 1st Dixietram Jazz Tour

The popular musical jazz tour by tram through the capital of Dixieland.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

€33.00 (Seat Ticket)

4:00 PM

2nd Dixie Tram Jazz Tour

The popular musical jazz tour by tram through the capital of Dixieland.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

€33.00 (Seat Ticket)

4:00 – 2nd Dixie Tram Jazz Tour

The popular musical jazz tour by tram through the capital of Dixieland.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

€33.00 (Seat Ticket)

8:00 PM

Living Room Concert

The living room concert in Hoppe's Courtyard Theater full of wit, Dixieland, and good entertainment.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

€31.50 (free seating)

8:00 PM – Living room concert

The living room concert in Hoppe's Courtyard Theater full of wit, Dixieland, and good entertainment.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

€31.50 (free seating)

Tuesday, 12 May 2026

10:00 AM

Dixieland ABC for kids

The interactive revue for children: We invite you to "MANEGE FREI!" – for small and large jazz fans!

Ticket info

Ticket information:

7.50 € (children/carers, seat ticket)
10.50 € (full payer, seat ticket)

10:00 – Dixieland ABC for children

The interactive revue for children: We invite you to "MANEGE FREI!" – for small and large jazz fans!

Ticket info

Ticket information:

7.50 € (children/carers, seat ticket)
10.50 € (full payer, seat ticket)

3:00 PM

Since 1998, jazz musicians have played for people with disabilities in Altleuben – now it has grown into a street and district festival.

3:00 PM

Life Artist

Since 1998, jazz musicians have played for people with disabilities in Altleuben – now it has grown into a street and district festival.

3:00 – Life Artist

Since 1998, jazz musicians have played for people with disabilities in Altleuben – now it has grown into a street and district festival.

7:30 PM

Jazz Club Extra

You should end the festival Tuesday with hearty à la carte food, delicious Feldi, and of course Dixieland. Welcome!

Ticket info

Ticket information:

€17.00, reduced €12.00
(each free choice of seats, no claim to a seat)

7:30 – Jazz Club Extra

You should end the festival Tuesday with hearty à la carte food, delicious Feldi, and of course Dixieland. Welcome!

Ticket info

Ticket information:

€17.00, reduced €12.00
(each free choice of seats, no claim to a seat)

7:30 PM

Hot Jazz in Kanonenhof

A small charming jazz concert in the Cannon Yard under the Brühl's Terrace Garden.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

31.50 €
(free seating, no seat entitlement)

7:30 PM – Hot Jazz in the Cannon Yard

A small charming jazz concert in the Cannon Yard under the Brühl's Terrace Garden.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

31.50 €
(free seating, no seat entitlement)

8:00 PM

Living Room Concert

The living room concert in Hoppe's Courtyard Theater full of wit, Dixieland, and good entertainment.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

€31.50 (free seating)

8:00 PM – Living room concert

The living room concert in Hoppe's Courtyard Theater full of wit, Dixieland, and good entertainment.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

€31.50 (free seating)

Wednesday, 13 May 2026

10:00 AM

The interactive revue for kids: We invite you to 'MANEGE FREI!'– for small and big jazz fans!

Ticket info

Ticket information:

7.50 € (children/carers, seat ticket)
10.50 € (full payer, seat ticket)

10:00 AM

Dixieland ABC for kids

The interactive revue for kids: We invite you to 'MANEGE FREI!'– for small and big jazz fans!

Ticket info

Ticket information:

7.50 € (children/carers, seat ticket)
10.50 € (full payer, seat ticket)

10:00 – Dixieland ABC for children

The interactive revue for kids: We invite you to 'MANEGE FREI!'– for small and big jazz fans!

Ticket info

Ticket information:

7.50 € (children/carers, seat ticket)
10.50 € (full payer, seat ticket)

7:30 PM

Sie glauben, alles gehört und gesehen zu haben, was man mit einem ehrwürdigen Klavier so anstellen kann

Ticket info

Ticket information:

31.50 €
(free seating)

7:30 PM

Im Konzert: Dan Popek

Sie glauben, alles gehört und gesehen zu haben, was man mit einem ehrwürdigen Klavier so anstellen kann

Ticket info

Ticket information:

31.50 €
(free seating)

19:30 – Im Konzert: Dan Popek

Sie glauben, alles gehört und gesehen zu haben, was man mit einem ehrwürdigen Klavier so anstellen kann

Ticket info

Ticket information:

31.50 €
(free seating)

7:30 PM

The unique worldwide Riverboat Shuffle along the most beautiful motifs of the Elbe Valley towards Pillnitz.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

Salon Ships:
€69.00 (Salon, seat at the table)
€59.00 (Sun deck, free choice of seating)
Passenger Steamer:
€59.00 (free choice of seating)

7:30 PM

Riverboat Shuffle

The unique worldwide Riverboat Shuffle along the most beautiful motifs of the Elbe Valley towards Pillnitz.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

Salon Ships:
€69.00 (Salon, seat at the table)
€59.00 (Sun deck, free choice of seating)
Passenger Steamer:
€59.00 (free choice of seating)

7:30 PM – Riverboat Shuffle

The unique worldwide Riverboat Shuffle along the most beautiful motifs of the Elbe Valley towards Pillnitz.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

Salon Ships:
€69.00 (Salon, seat at the table)
€59.00 (Sun deck, free choice of seating)
Passenger Steamer:
€59.00 (free choice of seating)

7:30 PM

An evening in the vault of the student club Bärenzwinger with handmade international jazz.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

26.50 €
reduced 18.50 €

7:30 PM

Hot Jazz in the Bärenzwinger

An evening in the vault of the student club Bärenzwinger with handmade international jazz.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

26.50 €
reduced 18.50 €

7:30 PM – Hot Jazz in the Bärenzwinger

An evening in the vault of the student club Bärenzwinger with handmade international jazz.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

26.50 €
reduced 18.50 €

Thursday, 14 May 2026

11:00 AM

Holiday brunch with Dixieland, international bands, and a relaxed atmosphere at the Bärenzwinger.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

12.50 €, reduced 10.00 €
(no seat entitlement)

11:00 AM

Dixieland Brunch

Holiday brunch with Dixieland, international bands, and a relaxed atmosphere at the Bärenzwinger.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

12.50 €, reduced 10.00 €
(no seat entitlement)

11:00 – Dixieland Brunch

Holiday brunch with Dixieland, international bands, and a relaxed atmosphere at the Bärenzwinger.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

12.50 €, reduced 10.00 €
(no seat entitlement)

2:00 PM

The first day of the free-entry "Dresden Jazz Mile" logo wt energy systems white.

2:00 PM

Dresden Jazz Mile

The first day of the free-entry "Dresden Jazz Mile" logo wt energy systems white.

2:00 PM – Dresden Jazz Mile

The first day of the free-entry "Dresden Jazz Mile" logo wt energy systems white.

3:30 PM

Jazz in a historical atmosphere and the unique acoustics of the Baroque Garden Großsedlitz.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

€12.00, reduced €10.00
Children (6 – 16 years) €3.00
Children up to 6 years free
(strolling ticket)

3:30 PM

Dixie meets Baroque

Jazz in a historical atmosphere and the unique acoustics of the Baroque Garden Großsedlitz.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

€12.00, reduced €10.00
Children (6 – 16 years) €3.00
Children up to 6 years free
(strolling ticket)

3:30 PM – Dixie meets Baroque

Jazz in a historical atmosphere and the unique acoustics of the Baroque Garden Großsedlitz.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

€12.00, reduced €10.00
Children (6 – 16 years) €3.00
Children up to 6 years free
(strolling ticket)

7:30 PM

Highest level within reach – that is what this evening at the Theater am Wettiner Platz promises.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

29.50 €, reduced 19.00 €
(each with seat reservation)

7:30 PM

Jazz in the Theater

Highest level within reach – that is what this evening at the Theater am Wettiner Platz promises.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

29.50 €, reduced 19.00 €
(each with seat reservation)

7:30 – Jazz in the Theater

Highest level within reach – that is what this evening at the Theater am Wettiner Platz promises.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

29.50 €, reduced 19.00 €
(each with seat reservation)

8:30 PM

Exclusive, small & fine: Top-class boogie-woogie in a hidden jewel of the music scene.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

68.00 €
(free seating)

8:30 PM

Late Night Boogie

Exclusive, small & fine: Top-class boogie-woogie in a hidden jewel of the music scene.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

68.00 €
(free seating)

8:30 PM – Late Night Boogie

Exclusive, small & fine: Top-class boogie-woogie in a hidden jewel of the music scene.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

68.00 €
(free seating)

Friday, 15 May 2026

11:30 AM

Dixieland in the event area for the international audience in Kaufpark.

11:30 AM

Jazz in Kaufpark Dresden

Dixieland in the event area for the international audience in Kaufpark.

11:30 AM – Jazz in Kaufpark Dresden

Dixieland in the event area for the international audience in Kaufpark.

12:00 PM

The second day of the free-entry "Dresden Jazz Mile" of the logo wt energy systems white.

12:00 PM

Dresden Jazz Mile

The second day of the free-entry "Dresden Jazz Mile" of the logo wt energy systems white.

12:00 – Dresden Jazz Mile

The second day of the free-entry "Dresden Jazz Mile" of the logo wt energy systems white.

2:00 PM

The popular musical jazz tour by tram through the capital of Dixieland.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

€33.00 (Seat Ticket)

2:00 PM

1st Dixietram Jazz Tour

The popular musical jazz tour by tram through the capital of Dixieland.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

€33.00 (Seat Ticket)

2:00 PM – 1st Dixietram Jazz Tour

The popular musical jazz tour by tram through the capital of Dixieland.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

€33.00 (Seat Ticket)

4:00 PM

The popular musical jazz tour by tram through the capital of Dixieland.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

€33.00 (Seat Ticket)

4:00 PM

2nd Dixie Tram Jazz Tour

The popular musical jazz tour by tram through the capital of Dixieland.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

€33.00 (Seat Ticket)

4:00 – 2nd Dixie Tram Jazz Tour

The popular musical jazz tour by tram through the capital of Dixieland.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

€33.00 (Seat Ticket)

7:30 PM

The traditional dance evening classic for swing dance and Lindy Hop in the Coßmannsdorf ballrooms.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

PK1: €38.00, reduced €21.00 (each seat at the table)
PK2: €33.00, reduced €18.00 (each seat at the table)
PK3: €22.00 (strolling ticket, no seat entitlement)

7:30 PM

Blues, Boogie & Swing

The traditional dance evening classic for swing dance and Lindy Hop in the Coßmannsdorf ballrooms.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

PK1: €38.00, reduced €21.00 (each seat at the table)
PK2: €33.00, reduced €18.00 (each seat at the table)
PK3: €22.00 (strolling ticket, no seat entitlement)

19:30 – Blues, Boogie & Swing

The traditional dance evening classic for swing dance and Lindy Hop in the Coßmannsdorf ballrooms.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

PK1: €38.00, reduced €21.00 (each seat at the table)
PK2: €33.00, reduced €18.00 (each seat at the table)
PK3: €22.00 (strolling ticket, no seat entitlement)

7:30 PM

Enjoy the sunset and Dixieland on a trip along the most beautiful motifs of the Elbe Valley towards Pillnitz.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

Salon Ships:
€69.00 (Salon, seat at the table)
€59.00 (Sun deck, free choice of seating)
Passenger Steamer:
€59.00 (free choice of seating)

7:30 PM

Riverboat Special Trip

Enjoy the sunset and Dixieland on a trip along the most beautiful motifs of the Elbe Valley towards Pillnitz.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

Salon Ships:
€69.00 (Salon, seat at the table)
€59.00 (Sun deck, free choice of seating)
Passenger Steamer:
€59.00 (free choice of seating)

7:30 PM – Riverboat Special Trip

Enjoy the sunset and Dixieland on a trip along the most beautiful motifs of the Elbe Valley towards Pillnitz.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

Salon Ships:
€69.00 (Salon, seat at the table)
€59.00 (Sun deck, free choice of seating)
Passenger Steamer:
€59.00 (free choice of seating)

7:30 PM

International: Talents tested in the shower transport you into the world of authentic tradition of American jazz ensembles.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

PK1: €38.00, reduced €22.00
(each with seat reservation)

7:30 PM

Bernd Seifert's Dixie Party

International: Talents tested in the shower transport you into the world of authentic tradition of American jazz ensembles.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

PK1: €38.00, reduced €22.00
(each with seat reservation)

7:30 PM – Bernd Seifert's Dixie Party

International: Talents tested in the shower transport you into the world of authentic tradition of American jazz ensembles.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

PK1: €38.00, reduced €22.00
(each with seat reservation)

7:30 PM

Top-class jazz in the Löwensaal: Baby Jools & The Jazzaholics and Simon Holliday & his Rhythm live.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

Category 1: €49.50
Category 2: €43.50
(each with seat reservation)

7:30 PM

The Grand Concert

Top-class jazz in the Löwensaal: Baby Jools & The Jazzaholics and Simon Holliday & his Rhythm live.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

Category 1: €49.50
Category 2: €43.50
(each with seat reservation)

7:30 PM – The Grand Concert

Top-class jazz in the Löwensaal: Baby Jools & The Jazzaholics and Simon Holliday & his Rhythm live.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

Category 1: €49.50
Category 2: €43.50
(each with seat reservation)

7:30 PM

Three halls, international bands, and unforgettable jazz – experience Hot Jazz in the Fortress Dresden.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

€39.00, reduced €22.00
(Strolling ticket, no seat claim)

7:30 PM

Hot Jazz in the Fortress

Three halls, international bands, and unforgettable jazz – experience Hot Jazz in the Fortress Dresden.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

€39.00, reduced €22.00
(Strolling ticket, no seat claim)

7:30 PM – Hot Jazz in the Fortress

Three halls, international bands, and unforgettable jazz – experience Hot Jazz in the Fortress Dresden.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

€39.00, reduced €22.00
(Strolling ticket, no seat claim)

7:30 PM

Cult event at the headquarters of our main sponsor Feldschlößchen: Best jazz, delicious food, and freshly tapped Feldi.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

28.00 €, reduced 22.00 €
(each free choice of seats, no claim to a seat)

7:30 PM

Jazz club

Cult event at the headquarters of our main sponsor Feldschlößchen: Best jazz, delicious food, and freshly tapped Feldi.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

28.00 €, reduced 22.00 €
(each free choice of seats, no claim to a seat)

7:30 PM – Jazz Club

Cult event at the headquarters of our main sponsor Feldschlößchen: Best jazz, delicious food, and freshly tapped Feldi.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

28.00 €, reduced 22.00 €
(each free choice of seats, no claim to a seat)

22:00 Uhr

Tanzt! Swing und mehr mit der Zappelgruppe Ost

  • 22:00 – 2:00 Uhr | Einlass: 17:00 Uhr
Ticket info

Ticket information:

Free entry.
Kulturbeitrag auf das erste Getränk.

22:00 Uhr

Diksie Disko

Tanzt! Swing und mehr mit der Zappelgruppe Ost

  • 22:00–2:00 Uhr | Einl.: 17:00 Uhr
Ticket info

Ticket information:

Free entry.
Kulturbeitrag auf das erste Getränk.

22:00 – Diksie Disko

Tanzt! Swing und mehr mit der Zappelgruppe Ost

  • 22:00–2:00 Uhr | Einlass: 17:00 Uhr
Ticket info

Ticket information:

Free entry.
Kulturbeitrag auf das erste Getränk.

Saturday, 16th May 2026

11:00 AM

The third day of the grand free entry Dresden Jazz Mile logo wt energy systems white.

11:00 AM

Dresden Jazz Mile

The third day of the grand free entry Dresden Jazz Mile logo wt energy systems white.

11:00 AM – Dresden Jazz Mile

The third day of the grand free entry Dresden Jazz Mile logo wt energy systems white.

11:30 AM

Dixieland in the event area for the international audience in Kaufpark.

11:30 AM

Jazz in Kaufpark Dresden

Dixieland in the event area for the international audience in Kaufpark.

11:30 AM – Jazz in Kaufpark Dresden

Dixieland in the event area for the international audience in Kaufpark.

7:30 PM

An absolute listening pleasure: Jazz of international top class in the festive ambiance of the Löwensaal Dresden.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

Category 1: €49.50
Category 2: €43.50
(each with seat reservation)

7:30 PM

Dixieland International

An absolute listening pleasure: Jazz of international top class in the festive ambiance of the Löwensaal Dresden.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

Category 1: €49.50
Category 2: €43.50
(each with seat reservation)

7:30 PM – Dixieland International

An absolute listening pleasure: Jazz of international top class in the festive ambiance of the Löwensaal Dresden.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

Category 1: €49.50
Category 2: €43.50
(each with seat reservation)

7:30 PM

A musically varied jazz evening, interpreted by three well-known bands and soloists of the scene.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

26.00 €, reduced 19.00 €
(each free choice of seats)

7:30 PM

Dixie Pub

A musically varied jazz evening, interpreted by three well-known bands and soloists of the scene.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

26.00 €, reduced 19.00 €
(each free choice of seats)

7:30 PM – Dixie Pub

A musically varied jazz evening, interpreted by three well-known bands and soloists of the scene.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

26.00 €, reduced 19.00 €
(each free choice of seats)

7:30 PM

Cult event at the main house of our main sponsor Feldschlößchen: Best jazz, hearty food, and delicious Feldi.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

28.00 €, reduced 22.00 €
(each free choice of seats, no claim to a seat)

7:30 PM

Jazz club

Cult event at the main house of our main sponsor Feldschlößchen: Best jazz, hearty food, and delicious Feldi.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

28.00 €, reduced 22.00 €
(each free choice of seats, no claim to a seat)

7:30 PM – Jazz Club

Cult event at the main house of our main sponsor Feldschlößchen: Best jazz, hearty food, and delicious Feldi.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

28.00 €, reduced 22.00 €
(each free choice of seats, no claim to a seat)

8:00 PM

THE glamorous party in the authentic style of the Roaring Twenties: exciting and scandalous!

Ticket info

Ticket information:

€54.00 (no seat reservation)

8:00 PM

Prohibition Party – Circus of Swing

THE glamorous party in the authentic style of the Roaring Twenties: exciting and scandalous!

Ticket info

Ticket information:

€54.00 (no seat reservation)

8:00 PM – Prohibition Party – Circus of Swing

THE glamorous party in the authentic style of the Roaring Twenties: exciting and scandalous!

Ticket info

Ticket information:

€54.00 (no seat reservation)

Sunday, 17 May 2026

11:00 AM

Unfortunately the last day of the large free-entry 'Dresden Jazz Mile' logo wt energy systems white.

11:00 AM

Dresden Jazz Mile

Unfortunately the last day of the large free-entry 'Dresden Jazz Mile' logo wt energy systems white.

11:00 AM – Dresden Jazz Mile

Unfortunately the last day of the large free-entry 'Dresden Jazz Mile' logo wt energy systems white.

11:00 AM

Since 1977 at the open-air stage in the Great Garden: The top bands of the 2024 festival in the open-air classic at the »Junge Garde«.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

24.00 €
reduced 15.00 €
Children up to 12 free

11:00 AM

Open-air gala

Since 1977 at the open-air stage in the Great Garden: The top bands of the 2024 festival in the open-air classic at the »Junge Garde«.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

24.00 €
reduced 15.00 €
Children up to 12 free

11:00 – Open-Air Gala

Since 1977 at the open-air stage in the Great Garden: The top bands of the 2024 festival in the open-air classic at the »Junge Garde«.

Ticket info

Ticket information:

24.00 €
reduced 15.00 €
Children up to 12 free

4:00 PM

With a dozen images, the Dixieland Parade starts from the terrace bank on the Elbe through to the historic city center.

4:00 PM

Dixieland Parade

With a dozen images, the Dixieland Parade starts from the terrace bank on the Elbe through to the historic city center.

16:00 – Dixieland Parade

With a dozen images, the Dixieland Parade starts from the terrace bank on the Elbe through to the historic city center.

7:30 PM

The festival finale with hearty à la carte food, delicious Feldi, and of course Dixieland. Welcome!

Ticket info

Ticket information:

€17.00, reduced €12.00
(each free choice of seats, no claim to a seat)

7:30 PM

Jazz Club Extra

The festival finale with hearty à la carte food, delicious Feldi, and of course Dixieland. Welcome!

Ticket info

Ticket information:

€17.00, reduced €12.00
(each free choice of seats, no claim to a seat)

7:30 – Jazz Club Extra

The festival finale with hearty à la carte food, delicious Feldi, and of course Dixieland. Welcome!

Ticket info

Ticket information:

€17.00, reduced €12.00
(each free choice of seats, no claim to a seat)

Also available in ticket bundle

Dixie Total Packageincluded in the Dixie Total Package
Dixie Weekend Package 1included in the Weekend Package

Tickets for riverboat ships

Tickets for the respective riverboat ships can be booked on the event detail page. Click on »Details«.