Is it just us, or is there something about autumn—the earthy smells, the fiery hues, the magnetic attraction towards warmth, candlelight, and even the earlier sunsets—that just sets the perfect tone for jazz? The organisers of the Krakow Jazz Autumn Festival have been successfully strengthening that connection since 2000 with this annual concert series. Featuring a carefully curated lineup of acclaimed international jazz artists, and appropriately hosted in a variety of atmospheric autumnal venues like Alchemia, this festival showcases the most current and exciting developments in improvised music.

The 2024 programme will include 12 concerts, workshops, and 38 artists representing 13 countries across Europe and Asia. The 10-year anniversary of festival-favourite Barry Guy will be celebrated with a special residency of his Blue Shroud Band in Manggha. Other festival highlights include Orro plus One, and a politically-charged concert by P/O Massacre - a duo formed by Anton Obrazeena and Anton Ponomarev.