Leipzig to host the 2027 German Jazz Prize

The German Jazz Prize will be awarded for the seventh time on June 2, 2027, at the Schauspiel Leipzig. This marks the first time the award ceremony will be held in the state of Saxony.

Katja Lucker, Managing Director of Initiative Musik, noted that Leipzig is a vibrant jazz city with an open and diverse music culture. The application phase is scheduled to run from October 26, 2026, to November 30, 2026, covering achievements from December 1, 2025, through November 30, 2026.

A total of 19 awards will be presented, including 16 national and three international prizes. Each award carries a minimum prize of 10,000 euros, while nominees who do not win will receive at least 1,000 euros.