New traditions begin, and you are here to be part of it! Announcing the annual Almuñécar Autumn Jazz Festival (Festival de Jazz en Otoño de Almuñécar). We will share all the details about the location, artists, and where to purchase your tickets with you.
Almuñécar Autumn Jazz Festival 2026
The Autumn Jazz festival on the Costa de Granada, in Almuñécar, each October at the Casa de la Cultura, Almuñécar, Granada.
Year after year, the annual summer event, Jazz en la Costa, continues to be known as one of the most important events on the Andalusian coast! Also, as one of the longest-running Jazz festivals in Spain.
This is a newer tradition to remember and enjoy: the annual Autumn Jazz in Almuñécar!
When is the Festival de Jazz en Otoño de Almuñécar?
October 9-11, 2026
This annual event began in 2020 and is held over several nights in early to mid-October.
More information on the tourism site.
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JAZZ IN AUTUMN CELEBRATES ITS 7TH EDITION IN ALMUÑÉCAR WITH THREE GREAT INTERNATIONAL JAZZ PROPOSALS
The series, a special extension of Jazz en la Costa, will be held from October 9 to 11 at the Martín Recuerda Auditorium of the Casa de la Cultura
Almuñécar will once again become a meeting point for jazz lovers with the celebration of the 7th edition of Jazz en Otoño (Jazz in Autumn), a special extension of Jazz en la Costa (Jazz on the Coast), which will take place from October 9th to 11th, 2026, at the Martín Recuerda Auditorium in the Casa de la Cultura (House of Culture). Three days that will bring together leading musicians from the international scene in a program that explores different facets of jazz.
Where is it located?
The annual Almuñécar Autumn Jazz Festival is held at the indoor auditorium of the Casa de la Cultura.
You may also take the bus from La Herradura to Almuñécar.
What Time Does It Start?
Festival de Jazz en Otoño de Almuñécar at 20:00 each night
Friday, 9 October at 20:00 Erly Thornton & David Margam
Casa de la Cultura
The series opens Friday, October 9th with Erly Thornton & David Margam: The Funk Assembly, a project bringing together renowned American saxophonist Erly Thornton and multi-award-winning guitarist from Granada David Margam, along with a large ensemble of musicians. The group offers a vibrant combination of contemporary jazz, funk, soul, and R&B, with groove as its driving force. Thornton, born in Nashville and with a solid international career, has developed a close relationship with the Andalusian music scene in recent years. Margam, founder of the legendary band Funkdacion, has just released Magnetic, his second studio album, a work that features collaborations with musicians from the United States and Europe and which he is currently performing live.
Saturday, 10 October at 20:00 Jesse Davis Quartet
Casa de la Cultura
On Saturday the 10th, the Jesse Davis Quartet will take the stage, led by one of the great saxophonists of the New Orleans jazz tradition. Trained by Ellis Marsalis and later at prestigious American institutions, Jesse Davis has shared the stage and projects with figures such as Clark Terry, Ray Brown, Milt Jackson, Kenny Barron, Benny Golson, and Wynton Marsalis. His recent album, Reflections, confirms the maturity of a musician who maintains his connection to hard bop and the great jazz tradition, but with a distinctly personal voice.
Sunday, 11 October at 20:00
Casa de la Cultura
The series will conclude on Sunday, October 11, with the Ludovic Beier Montmartre Quartet, one of the most unique ensembles in this year’s festival. Beier is considered one of the great accordionists of European jazz and a renowned accordion specialist. Together with pianist Pierre-Alain Goualch, bassist Gautier Laurent, and drummer Frédéric Delestre, he will offer a repertoire that blends swing, West Coast jazz, and the rhythms and colors of Brazilian music. This melodically rich and energetic performance will bring the series to a close.
Where To Buy Autumn Jazz Festival Tickets
Advance ticket sales in Almuñécar: Price per concert: 15 euros
- Casa de la Cultura (C/Puerta de Granada, Monday to Saturday, 10.30 to 14.00, starting on September 30)
- Viajes Azulmarino (Calle Mariana Pineda, 10).
- At the box office: one hour before each concert.
- Online sales: www.bravoentradas.es
Summer Jazz Festival
Also, remember to mark your calendars for the annual summer Jazz Festival “Jazz en la Costa” every July.
