20 years of JAZZ ON THE TORVET – 2006 to 2025

Culture between hollyhocks and half-timbering

We welcome you to the anniversary season for Jazz on the Square in Ebeltoft. This is the 20th year in a row that the square has been transformed into a vibrant stage for swinging tones and happy moments. Every Saturday throughout the summer – and this year also with an opening concert at Pentecost – the town is filled with life, music and community. Jazz music helps create an informal and inclusive atmosphere where locals and visitors alike can enjoy quality and atmosphere under the open sky.

This year, the season kicks off with an extra festive Whitsun Saturday event on June 7, with mobile jazz around the city and an official opening concert in the square.

All Saturday concerts take place on the steps in front of the Old Town Hall and start at 12:00, with the exception of June 7 and August 8, which start at 11.

Concert program 2025

Saturday, June 7 at 11:00 am

Rasmus Bøgelund & The Danish Standards
A powerful dream team of musicians deliver well-known Danish standards in new, jazzy packaging with humor, love and storytelling.
Sponsor: Ebeltoft Folketidende

Saturday, June 7 at 13:00

Mobile jazz in the city
Mobile jazz spreads out into the streets – small groups play jazz in the city’s alleys and corners.
A fun and festive way to start the 20th anniversary season!

Saturday, June 28 at 12:00 noon

Swingbanden
A happy and danceable big band with roots in the jazz of the 30s and 40s. The band has been around since 1990 and is still evolving with modern arrangements and classic tunes.
Sponsor: Ebeltoft Håndværker- og Borgerforening

Saturday, July 5 at 12:00 noon

Creole Catz
A colorful and festive concert with swing, jazz and boogie – from Louis Prima to Danish evergreens like “Så længe jeg lever”.
Sponsor: Kvickly / 365 discount

Saturday, July 12 at 12:00 noon

Doc Houlind’s Real New Orleans All Stars
Both young and experienced musicians in classic New Orleans style. The members have roots in Papa Bue and others and convey traditional jazz with enthusiasm.
Sponsor: Sun and Beach

Saturday, July 19 at 12:00 noon

Djurs Swing Band
A fun-loving project from Grenaa with swing, New Orleans and Latin. The members are mature but young-minded – and the band has its own doctor!
Sponsor: ParadIS and Rådhus Caféen

Saturday, July 26 at 12:00 noon

Dixieland Swingband (quartet)
Four experienced musicians with more than 900 gigs behind them play happy Dixie and New Orleans jazz. Audience enjoyment and fun is paramount.
Sponsor: HÜG, Torvet 9

Saturday, August 2 at 12:00 noon

Hede Hule Hot (quartet)
A young band with fresh energy, strong swing and fun attitude. The music is catchy and the style is playful. The audience can expect both laughter and good music.
Sponsor: Føtex Ebeltoft

Saturday, August 9 at 12:00 noon

Barefoot’s Jump Band
Inspired by Louis Jordan, Louis Prima and Otto Brandenburg, the band serves jump blues and swing with plenty of charisma and nostalgia.
Sponsor: Ebeltoft Handelsstandsforening

Friday, August 8 at 11:00 am

Prinsens Musikkorps
An extra feature with a full band at Rådhustorvet – pomp, splendor and high quality professional brass band.

Saturday, August 16 at 12:00 noon

East Harbour Jazz Band
Classic New Orleans with banjo, sousaphone and great charm. The music is both entertaining and musically strong.
Sponsor: Hanne Sloth Fashion

Saturday, August 23 at 12:00 noon

SAXOPHONO Aarhus
An experimental saxophone quartet with everything from jazz to Sunday tranquility. The music is humorous and surprising – and a great way to end the anniversary season.
Sponsor: Ebeltoft Handelsstandsforening

Serving with purpose

EIF Handball provides beer, wine and water at all concerts. When you buy drinks during the concerts, you not only support the great atmosphere and jazz music, you also contribute directly to the local community. The profits go to EIF Handball, which supports the event and makes it possible to keep Jazz på Torvet alive and locally rooted.

So be sure to have a drink in the open air – it’s enjoyment with a purpose!