Jazz in the Park Competition, one of the most prestigious jazz contests in Eastern Europe, announces the headliners for its 8th edition. 14 finalist bands from 10 countries, selected from a record 308 applications across 50 countries, will compete for €50,000 in prizes between 19–21 September, in Cluj-Napoca’s Central Park. Each evening will conclude with…

The 8th edition of the Jazz in the Park Competition is coming up (September 19-21), and this year we want to build our best edition yet. To make it happen, we need your help! If you’re into meeting new people, listening to live music, and you're curious to see what it’s like behind the scenes of…

14 bands from 10 countries will compete in Cluj! Jazz in the Park Competition, the most important jazz competition in Eastern Europe, dedicated to young jazz bands, has selected its finalists who will perform on stage in the “Simion Bărnuțiu” Central Park in Cluj-Napoca, between September 19–21, 2025. Although only 12 spots were initially planned…

This year, Jazz in the Park Competition sets a new record: 308 bands registered from 50 countries! Alongside bands from Italy, Spain, France, Germany, Romania, and Poland, we also received entries from countries such as Morocco, Mozambique, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, and Venezuela. Out of all these bands, 12 finalists will be selected to perform live on…