In 2025, Jazz in the Park and JazzyBIT both celebrate their 13th anniversaries. We were born around the same time, as jazz promoters, and we’ve grown together, supporting each other every step of the way. We’ve put on dozens of concerts together and have always aimed to outdo ourselves. That’s how the idea of a…

At the beginning of the year, we published an article explaining how we curate our lineup. Our guiding principles, the rules we follow, and how we shape the audience experience. You can still find it here. Now that most of this year’s lineup is announced (with a final wave of DJs, special acts, and a…

Nneka, Marcos Valle, Omar Sosa & JazzyBIT & DJ K-lu, Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, Sandra Sangiao, Jacob Karlzon Trio, Jazz Family Trio “ShekBand,” and David Luca Quartet join the lineup of the festival’s 13th edition. Following an impressive first announcement featuring internationally renowned artists such as Ibrahim Maalouf, Kokoroko, and Biréli Lagrène, Jazz in the Park…

Lately, I’ve been having a delightful experience worth bragging about: I keep falling hard for the music in theatre shows. And since it’s impossible to know every single tune you hear in a performance, you often feel an irresistible urge to figure out what exactly tickled your ears so pleasantly. With Afrim, it’s simple: most…

In 2016, we hosted our first concert with Dominic Miller at the Museum of Art, selling out in just one day. Then, in 2020, a new concert was planned, but the pandemic forced us to cancel. Somehow, things aligned the following year, and we managed to bring him to the festival in the Ethnographic Park.…

Jazz in the Park Competition it’s a three days jazz competition looking just like a festival, in the centre of the city, with young artists from all around the world that are waiting to show you their talent.  Now we’re officially opening registrations for the 2025 edition: https://bit.ly/3XhnrrU When? September 19 - 21, 2025 Where? Central Park, Cluj-Napoca,…

At Jazz in the Park, music is more than just a part of the festival, it’s the heart of our community. We believe in artists and the power of music to bring people together. That’s why, once again this year, we are offering a special discount for musicians and students currently studying music at a…

There was a time in my life when I would spend entire evenings watching Mezzo. It became a ritual of sorts, after long days filled with work, stress, and unpredictability, the hours spent on Mezzo were a comforting and delightful constant. Classical concerts blended with contemporary ballet performances and jazz festivals. I would check the…

Over time, we’ve often asked ourselves: should we embrace trends from abroad, or should we stay true to our own traditions? Dragobete, for example, feels closer to our hearts. It carries history, authenticity, and a natural connection to the Ethnographic Park, the place we call home. But then we realized something: love doesn’t need a specific…

Ibrahim Maalouf, Kokoroko, Biréli Lagrène, and Alabaster DePlume Among the First Confirmed Artists for the 13th Edition The 13th edition of Jazz in the Park Festival opens Romania’s major event season with a diverse lineup featuring internationally acclaimed artists such as Ibrahim Maalouf, Kokoroko, Biréli Lagrène, Seun Kuti & Fela’s Egypt 80, Alabaster DePlume, Mammal…

When organizing a music festival, the lineup is everything. Regardless of the country you’re in or the genres you represent, the lineup is the core of your festival’s identity. It attracts fans, sells tickets, and sparks conversations. Over the years, we’ve received a wide range of feedback from our audience. We’ve often heard things like: "Wow,…

A new year with big ambitions! Jazz in the Park 2025 will take place at the start of summer: June 6-8, in the Ethnographic Park of Cluj-Napoca. That means we’ll see you in less than five months for the first major gathering of the year and the first big event in Romania. Jazz in the Park Competition…