Keep an Eye International Jazz Award 2026 Finale

Final of the international competition for promising jazz talent from conservatories in Berlin, New York, Amsterdam, Philadelphia, and Siena. This final takes place at the Bimhuis and admission is free.
Keep an Eye International Jazz Award 2026 Finale
Dates
Discover new jazz talent
The Keep an Eye International Jazz Award focuses on young, talented jazz musicians. You will meet the jazz stars of the future. They come from conservatories in Europe and the United States. This competition offers them a platform to showcase their musical skills to a broad audience and an expert jury. Don't miss this promising event.
Experience the diversity of packages
The theme of this edition is inspired by Melba Liston, an influential jazz musician. All participating bands present their own arrangements of specially selected compositions. You will hear innovative interpretations and learn about the creativity of these young musicians. Each performance promises to be a surprising experience for jazz lovers.
Enjoy international jazz musicians
Watch performances by various international jazz musicians. The participants come from renowned institutions in Berlin, New York, Philadelphia, Siena, and Amsterdam. This melting pot of cultures and musical backgrounds makes for a dynamic and varied show. You will experience the world of jazz in all its facets.
Recognition for young talents
The winners receive valuable prizes that give their careers a boost. A professional jury of international musicians and professionals judges the performances. The Keep an Eye Foundation supports this competition, together with the Conservatorium van Amsterdam. Visit this event and support the development of new jazz talent.
Accessibility
General accessibility provisions and information
Present, available or allowed
- Service dog allowed
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
Provisions for people with reduced mobility
Present, available or allowed
- Lift
- Passageways that are sufficiently wide
- Accessible restroom
- Mobile payment
Not present, not available or not allowed
- Personal assistant
- Guide lines
- Hearing loop (t-coil or headphones)
- Sign language interpretation provided
- Closed captioning
- Open captioning
- Hidden disability Sunflower-keycord recognised here
- Low stimulus hours
- Sensory experience
- Audio description
- Accessible information
- Material in Braille
- Stairs with handrail









