An Iconic Event Returns. From 6–8 August 2026, this year’s edition of Sopot Jazz Festival – Molo Stage will take place. This year's festival is particularly significant, marking both the 70th anniversary of the First National Jazz Music Festival in Sopot and the 30th edition of the Sopot Molo Jazz Festival. Since 2025, Molo Stage has continued the festival’s rich tradition.

This year’s programme features acclaimed artists from the Polish jazz scene, including a strong representation of musicians from the Tri-City region, as well as special guests from Norway. Audiences will be taken on a journey through the many facets of contemporary jazz – from intimate improvisation and energetic fusion to reflective, narrative-driven compositions.

Molo Stage is where jazz comes into the heart of the city, connecting with residents, visitors, and devoted jazz enthusiasts alike. It also creates opportunities for new audiences to discover jazz by chance. In this special anniversary year, one of the festival’s highlights will be the Grand Jubilee Jazz Parade, which will make its way along Bohaterów Monte Cassino Street on 8 August.

The curator of Sopot Jazz Festival – Molo Stage is Emil Miszk.

Festival Programme

6 August 2026 | BOTO Theatre*

7:00 PM | Conversations on History – a discussion dedicated to the festival’s legacy
8:30 PM | JuMa
10:00 PM | Late Night Jam Session

7 August 2026 

7:00 PM | Marta Wajdzik Experiment
8:30 PM | Mary Rumi & Jacek Namysłowski – Zbigniew Namysłowski Recomposed
10:00 PM | Late Night Jam Session | BOTO Theatre

8 August 2026

6:00 PM | Grand Jubilee Jazz Parade: DownTown Brass + special guests
7:00 PM | Hania Derej Trio feat. Krzysztof Kuśmierek
8:30 PM | Norwegian Follo Big Band feat. Mirosław “Carlos” Kaczmarczyk, Erik Johannessen & Wojciech Staroniewicz – INTO THE FUTURE
10:00 PM | Late Night Jam Session | BOTO Theatre

Admission to all concerts is free of charge.
** Seating at BOTO Theatre is limited.

ORLEN is the Main Sponsor of Sopot Jazz Festival 2026.