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  • XJAZZ! FESTIVAL

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  • May 14 2025 - May 18 2025

Fresh and radiant, XJAZZ! is in full bloom with its 2025 edition.

From May 14–18, 2025, XJAZZ! returns with a tighter, more intimate edition and a carefully curated lineup across selected Kreuzberg venues.
Expect an exciting blend of jazz, soul, electronic beats, experimental sounds, and surprising collaborations.

This year, it’s all about bringing artists and audiences even closer.
One neighborhood. A handful of unique spaces. Countless unforgettable moments.

Meet the XJAZZ! FESTIVAL 2025 line up!

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XJAZZ! Festival 2025 will take over some of Kreuzberg’s most unique spaces:

Each location offers its own atmosphere — from grand stages to intimate club settings — all tied together by the shared XJAZZ! spirit.

TICKET OPTIONS

  • Single DAY PASSES available for May 16, 17, and 18

  • OPENING NIGHT with Poetry Meets (May 14) and Bonparte - The Quiet (May 15) require separate tickets

  • The 3-day pass is already sold out — secure your spot soon!

  • Ticket prices will rise at the beginning of May.

HIGHLIGHTS: 
BERLIN FOCUS & XJAZZ! SHOWCASE

  • BERLIN FOCUS: On Friday, May 16, 2025, Berlin’s vibrant jazz scene takes center stage with artists from our "Entangled Grounds" compilation and beyond. Celebrate the sound of a city constantly reshaping the future of jazz.

  • XJAZZ! SHOWCASE: The XJAZZ! Showcase gives young artists from diverse backgrounds a platform to share their music with an open crowd and industry professionals. This year, on May 17, 2025, selected artists will perform semi-unplugged sets at Oberhafenkantine. (Applications are now closed.)

XJAZZ! FESTIVAL VIBES by Frankie Casillo

Refreshing sweet memories from the XJAZZ! 2024 editions, captured through Frankie’s eyes. Take a glimpse back before we create new memories this year!

 Frankie Casillo

GET TO KNOW XJAZZ! 2025 ARTISTS BETTER:

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