FAQ

The 45th Bavarian Jazzweekend will take place from July 2nd to 5th, 2026.

Yes, the Jazzweekend is completely free of charge.

Yes, the festival lounge at Kohlenmarkt is the central point of contact for all questions during the Jazzweekend. Our staff will be there to assist you. You can also pick up the program flyer and purchase great Jazzweekend merchandise there.

During the festival, the Jazzweekend Lost and Found Office is located in the festival lounge at Kohlenmarkt. Here, found items can be handed in and lost items can (hopefully) be found again. After the Jazzweekend, lost property will be taken to the Lost and Found Office of the City of Regensburg, which is located in the New Town Hall, Minoritenweg 4, 93047 Regensburg.

Toilets are signposted at the various performance venues. Additionally, public restrooms in the city of Regensburg—located at Vor der Grieb 2, Schwanenplatz, Neupfarrplatz, Trunzergasse, and at Interims-ZOB, Ernst-Reuter-Platz / Albertstraße are available for use. Composting toilets will also be available at Fechthof (near Haidplatz), St. Kassiansplatz, Bismarckplatz, and Marc-Aurel-Ufer (near the Ruthof venue). In addition, mobile accessible toilets have been placed at Fechthof (near Haidplatz) and Bismarckplatz.

First aid stands are located at Bismarckplatz and Haidplatz. There are also mobile units on the road. In acute emergencies, please call 112.

Photography for private use is generally permitted. The personal rights of third parties must be respected at all times. The making of film and sound recordings of any kind and their publication without the permission of the City of Regensburg and the respective artists is prohibited.

Photos and videos will be produced at the 45th Bavarian Jazzweekend. By participating in the event, visitors agree that the City of Regensburg may produce or have produced image and/or sound recordings of them. The City of Regensburg is authorised to publish and disseminate these recordings live and/or with a time delay, free of charge and without time, space or content restrictions in all multimedia offerings of the City of Regensburg as well as social networks/third-party platforms (e.g. Facebook, Instagram, YouTube) and in print. The City of Regensburg may also use the recordings to publicise future events.

Yes, the program is basically designed for young and old. However, it might be a bit cramped with baby carriages, especially in the smaller venues.

Yes, you can buy Jazzweekend T-shirts, Jazzweekend caps, Jazzweekend bags and Jazzweekend posters in the festival lounge at the Kohlenmarkt. In addition, some bands will be selling band-related merchandise and CDs or similar at the venues after their performances.

If you do not feel safe in any situation, you can contact the awareness team at any time. You can find them at their information pavilion on the Marc-Aurel-Ufer, near the Ruthof venue. Team members can be identified by their purple vests. Alternatively, you can reach the team via our helpline. The awareness team is available from Friday to Sunday, 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
Awareness Team / Helpline: 0151-12953250
For acute emergencies, the following contacts are available:
General emergency (Police): 110
Regensburg Police: 0941 506-0
Emergency / Ambulance service: 112
Medical on-call service: 116117

Numerous measures have been implemented for the Jazzweekend event in light of the summer temperatures. For instance, a large water mister has been set up at the Ruthof venue on the Marc-Aurel-Ufer. Heat protection packs containing useful items such as sunscreen and hand fans—are available upon request at the Jazzweekend festival lounge at Kohlenmarkt. Information materials are available at the festival headquarters: In addition to locating public drinking water fountains and shaded areas, they provide further useful information on dealing with the heat and staying safe in the city. An additional drinking water fountain is being installed at Kohlenmarkt for the Jazzweekend in cooperation with REWAG.

The participating venues, performance times, and bands will be published on the website at www.jazzwe.de after the application and curation phase has been completed in spring 2026. Shortly before and during the Jazzweekend, the program can also be found in the program flyers, which will be available at the venues during the festival or can be picked up at the festival lounge at Kohlenmarkt.

The performance times vary depending on the venue. You can find the exact details in the programme flyer on display or on the website at www.jazzwe.de. Please note that changes at short notice due to illness or similar cannot be ruled out.

Yes, there may be changes to the programme at any time due to unforeseeable cancellations. These will be communicated at www.jazzwe.de and on our social media channels (@jazzwe.regensburg).

Using the promo code "JAZZR26" you can enjoy free rides on the climate-neutral Donau Donkeys (provided by Feine Räder Regensburg) during the Jazzweekend from July 2 to 5, 2026. The code entitles account holders to up to four free rides, each lasting 30 minutes. Standard rental rates apply once the initial 30 minutes have elapsed.

If you arrive by train, you can reach the stage at Haidplatz from the station in about 20 minutes on foot.

Parking is available at the Unterer Wöhrd car park (on the B15), the Dult car park, Protzenweiher (93059 Regensburg), and in the city center's underground garages. You can find an overview of the latter at das-stadtwerk-regensburg.de.
An overview of parking options for people with disabilities can be found here.
You can also take advantage of the RVV's Park & ​​Ride services: From the Jahnstadion Regensburg P+R facility, bus lines 3, 5, 20, 21, and 38 run to the city center, with departures at least every 10 minutes during the day. The daily parking ticket serves as a bus ticket to the city center for all vehicle occupants. Further information is available here.

Due to the expected high number of visitors, it will not be possible to drive directly to the venues by car. Parking for people with disabilities is available in the underground car parks in the city centre. Further information can be found at www.regensburg.de/leben/verkehr-u-mobilitaet/parken.

Not all venues are barrier-free. The stages at the Bismarckplatz, Haidplatz, Thon-Dittmer-Palais, Gewerbepark and Marc-Aurel-Ufer venues are barrier-free. For all other venues, please enquire directly at the venues, on their websites or by telephone.

Accessible toilets are located at Schwanenplatz, Bismarckplatz and in the Thon-Dittmer-Palais (Haidplatz 8).

Most of the venues are equipped with chairs or benches. Depending on the number of visitors, seating may be limited.

The stages at the following venues feature wheelchair-accessible access: Bismarckplatz, Degginger, Gewerbepark, Haidplatz, Hansa Apart-Hotel Bar & Restaurant, Leerer Beutel Saal, Rehorik (subject to construction progress at Brixener Hof), Ruthof, St. Kassiansplatz, and Thon-Dittmer-Palais.
Access to Cosi involves a single step.
Unfortunately, there is no wheelchair-accessible entrance to the interior of Amore, Vino & Amici. However, the stage in the establishment's courtyard is accessible by wheelchair via the "Hinter der Grieb" alley.

In the programme flyer and on the website at www.jazzwe.de, a map provides an overview of all participating venues.

The operators of the venues adhere to the respective safety guidelines and can therefore refuse entry to additional people if the maximum number of authorised visitors is reached.

Dogs are generally allowed at the outdoor venues, however, due to the noise level and the expected high number of visitors, it is recommended that dogs are not exposed to stress. Indoors, the decision to allow dogs is the responsibility of the respective venue operator.

This varies from venue to venue. Many of the venues are covered or are enclosed spaces. When visiting the venues, it is advisable to wear appropriate clothing such as headgear, sun protection or a rain jacket. Make sure you are sufficiently hydrated in hot temperatures.

The covered venues in the pubs or bars are independent of the weather conditions. The concerts on the outdoor stages must react flexibly to the weather conditions. All current information and last-minute changes will be announced on the website www.jazzwe.de or on our social media channels (@jazzwe.regensburg).

Yes, individual vendors will be selling food and drinks at Bismarckplatz, Haidplatz, Thon-Dittmer-Palais and Marc-Aurel-Ufer. In addition, individual venues at the stages offer culinary catering.

Please enquire about allergens and ingredients at the respective stands.

Drop by the festival lounge at Kohlenmarkt on Friday 3rd of July, 2026, write to us by email at jazzwe@regensburg.de or get in touch via our social media channels (@jazzwe.regensburg). You can find all information and event updates there and on our website at www.jazzwe.de.