Jazz Festival Willisau1975
since
~52
Editions
Overview
About
Founded in 1975 by graphic designer Niklaus Troxler, Jazz Festival Willisau became a reference for avant-garde jazz and improvised music, hosting figures such as Cecil Taylor and Archie Shepp at its first edition. Concerts take place in the small municipality of Willisau, in the canton of Lucerne, notably at the Halle venue and under a tent.
On site
Practical info
Venue type
- Indoor
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Transport
- Parking
Getting there
Location
Am Viehmarkt 2, 6130 Willisau, Suisse
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Past editions
2026Aug 26–30, 202627 artists
Puts MarieNoir & GerberDriftwood QuartetGhostedMarina DžukljevMichael GrienerSun-Mi Hong: Bida OrchestraChristian WeberClemens Kuratle YdivideDžukljev - Weber - Griener TrioElectrical Field of LoveEUPNEAFrächdächsJane Soda & ChorJohn Scofield Long Days QuartetJohn Scofield's Long Days QuartetJosephine Nagorsnik PolyhedronMillà - Guy - NiggliMiss BrownsugarMumbi KameriOlive Black and the BanditsPeter Evans EXTRAShake MeSimon Grab & Tizia ZimmermannSimon Spiess HelioSimon Spiess Helio QuartettTrio from Hell
