In its ninth year, Antalya Akra Jazz Festival brought together leading names in jazz and world music. Held between June 5–20, 2026 on Akra Antalya’s open-air stage, the festival carried the rhythm of jazz to the city, accompanied by the enchanting views of the Mediterranean and the Bey Mountains.
Alongside contemporary jazz, the festival featured impressive performances blending funk, rock, Latin, soul, pop and world music with the rich texture of jazz. It also offered the opportunity to explore different aspects of music through events such as jam sessions, talks and masterclasses.
About Akra Jazz Festival
First held on 2 May 2018, the Akra Jazz Festival brings together world-renowned jazz musicians as well as local talents with jazz lovers in Antalya every year. Combining jazz’s universal language with the warm atmosphere of the Mediterranean, the festival offers music lovers a truly distinctive experience.
From contemporary jazz to the deep-rooted sounds of classic jazz, and from genres such as funk, rock, Latin, and soul to the rich melodies of world music, the Akra Jazz Festival presents performances across a wide spectrum. While bringing together different colors of music on the same stage, it also gives art lovers the chance to make new discoveries every year.
The festival goes beyond music; with talks and masterclasses, it offers participants the chance to delve deeper into jazz. By creating opportunities to hear the stories behind jazz, it brings new perspectives on the music’s background.
Holding an important place in Antalya’s arts and culture scene, the Akra Jazz Festival continues to grow every year and integrates jazz music with the city. By bringing together local and international artists on the same stage, the festival reaches a wider audience.
Take a look back at jazz-filled memories from previous years.
