Cassette Head Sessions

90mil · Holzmarktstraße 19-23, 10243 Berlin-Bezirk Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, Germany

Weekly: Wednesday · 21:00

Taking place every Wednesday at 90mil, Cassette Head Sessions has become one of the most popular nights in Berlin, where improvisation melds with contemporary soul, jazz and funk.

Entry: 15€

Joining details: Not listed separately; ask the venue how to join.

Django Jazz Session

Herman Schulz Café · Finowstr. 33, 10247 Berlin

1st Monday of each month · 19:30

1st Monday of the month

Monthly Django-style jazz jam session at Herman Schulz Collective Café in Friedrichshain, every first Monday of the month.

Joining details: Not listed separately; ask the venue how to join.

Donau115 Thursday Jam

Donau115 · Donaustr. 115, Berlin

Weekly: Thursday · 21:00

Doors: 19:30 / Opening set: 20:00 / Jam: 21:00

Thursday jazz jam session at Donau115

Joining details: Not listed separately; ask the venue how to join.

Grand Open Stage

ZIK (Zeit ist Knapp) · Schloßstr. 78-83, 12165 Berlin

Every two weeks: Friday · 20:00

Every 2nd Friday

Open jam session at ZIK (Zeit ist Knapp) in Steglitz. Every second Friday from 20:00 to 01:00, with support of changing bands and artists. Hosted by Soundwave Collective.

Entry: Free (donations for musicians welcome)

For musicians: Bring your instrument or your voice

Jam Cats Session

Crack Bellmer · Revaler Str. 99 (RAW-Gelände), 10245 Berlin

3rd Tuesday of each month · 20:00

3rd Tuesday of month

There are many Jam Sessions in Berlin but nothing for musicians, jazz lovers and dancers alike. Launched in 2018, the Jam Cats Session brings together all three at Crack Bellmer in Friedrichshain.

Entry: Free

Joining details: Not listed separately; ask the venue how to join.

Jam Session mit Jazz Manouche

unterRock · Fürbringerstr. 20A, 10961 Berlin

Every two weeks: Thursday · 20:00

Join us for a Jazz Manouche jam session every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month.

Entry: Free

For musicians: Musicians are welcome to join. Bring your own instrument and enjoy the session.

Jam Session Tuesdays

Valentin Stüberl · Donaustraße 112, 12043 Berlin, Germany

Weekly: Tuesday · 20:00

Weekly jam session featuring jazz, blues, latin, and more.

For musicians: Band starts at 20:00, jam begins at 21:00. Bring your own instrument.

Jazz After Dark

Neue Zukunft · Alt-Stralau 68, Berlin

Monthly · 20:30

1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month

Jazz jam session at Neue Zukunft (Stralau) on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. A house band led by Iakovos Symeonidis plays tunes from the American Songbook and jazz tradition, followed by an open jam. Bring your instrument.

Joining details: Not listed separately; ask the venue how to join.

JAZZ Hive Session

Little Stage · Jonasstr. 1, 12053 Berlin

Weekly: Thursday · 20:00

Every Thursday

Weekly Jazz Jam Session hosted by bassist Richard Müller with opening set by Thomas Walter, Antonello Marafioti, Richard Müller and Jan Zimmermann at Little Stage Bar in Neukölln.

Entry: Free

For musicians: Bring your instrument

Jazz Manouche Jam

unterRock · Fürbringerstr. 20A, 10961 Berlin

2,4 Thursday of each month · 21:00

Every 2nd Thursday

An unforgettable experience of Jazz Manouche – the infectious, high-energy sound born in 1930s Paris. Bring your guitar, violin, bass, clarinet, trumpet, accordion or just your love for swing and dance.

Entry: Free (donations welcome)

For musicians: Bring your own instrument

JAZZ-Jam-Session

Wittenauer Jazzscheune · Alt-Wittenau 66, 13437 Berlin

Weekly: Thursday · 20:30

Every Thursday

Weekly Jazz Jam Session at the Wittenauer Jazzscheune, organized by Jazzfreunde Reinickendorf e.V. An opener band starts the evening and from around 21:30 the stage opens for all jazz musicians.

Entry: Free (donations welcome)

For musicians: Stage opens for all musicians from ~21:30

Jazzed Up Jam Session

Zig Zag Jazz Club · Zig Zag Jazz Club, Berlin

Weekly: Tuesday · 21:00

Durchgehend Live Musik genießen. Ein spannender Abend, an dem viele bekannte und weniger bekannte Musiker zusammen musizieren! Hippest Session in town!

Entry: Donation

Joining details: Not listed separately; ask the venue how to join.

Jazzy Berlin Rooftop Jam

KLUNKERKRANICH · Karl-Marx-Straße 66, Neukölln, Berlin

1st Sunday of each month · 16:00

1st Sunday of month

Join us for the Jazzy Berlin Rooftop Jam featuring the Jazzy Berlin Bandstand live. Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with great music and a stunning view of the city.

Entry: Donation

Joining details: Not listed separately; ask the venue how to join.

Nightly Jam Session

The Hat Bar · Lotte-Lenya-Bogen 550, Charlottenburg, Berlin

Weekly: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday · 21:00

Every single night under the S-Bahn arches near Bahnhof Zoo — a proper 1920s speakeasy vibe in a brick-vaulted space. American jazz tradition, whiskey selection to match. With host approval, bring your instrument and join.

Entry: Free

Joining details: Not listed separately; ask the venue how to join.

NuJazz Jam Session

Beetroot · Skalitzer Str. 64, 10997 Berlin, Germany

2nd & 4th Friday of each month · 20:00

Join the NuJazz Jam Session every second Friday featuring talented musicians.

Entry: 10 EUR

For musicians: Some of the best jazzers in town! Matthew Liebeck- Trumpet Lionel Haas- Piano Dani Sorek- Bass Shinichi Nakajima- Drums All instruments there plus amps (including for guitar).

Robertos Jazz & Fusion Jamsession

Artenschutz Theater · Lüneburger Str. 370, 10557 Berlin

4th Thursday of each month · 20:30

4th Thursday of month

Robertos Jazz & Fusion Jamsession at the Artenschutz Theater, located in a characterful S-Bahn arch venue in Moabit. The opener band kicks off the evening, and from around 21:30 the stage opens for all jazz musicians.

Entry: Donation (Spende)

Joining details: Not listed separately; ask the venue how to join.

Robin's Nest Jam

b-flat · Dircksenstraße 40, 10178 Berlin

Weekly: Wednesday · 21:00

Join us for Robin's Nest Jam, a vibrant jazz session hosted by bassist Robin Draganiç since 1999. Experience extraordinary evenings with talented musicians and an engaging audience every Wednesday at 21:00.

Entry: 3€

Joining details: Not listed separately; ask the venue how to join.

Swingin' Easy

Frollein Langner · Weisestraße 34, 12049 Berlin

Weekly: Sunday · 16:00

Weekly Sunday jazz session at Frollein Langner in Neukölln. A different trio led by guitarist Iakovos Symeonidis each week, followed by an open jam. Great drinks, coffee, and cake.

Entry: Free

Joining details: Not listed separately; ask the venue how to join.

Thursday Jam at Gravity Bar

Gravity Bar · Lehrter Strasse 55, Berlin

Weekly: Thursday · 20:00

20:00–22:00

Joining details: Not listed separately; ask the venue how to join.