When does the concert begin?

Doors open at 7:00 PM, the concert starts at 8:00 PM.

How long does the evening last?

According to event information, the evening is scheduled until about 10:30 PM.

Where does the concert take place?

In the Night Club of the Bayerischer Hof Hotel in Munich, Promenadeplatz 2-6, 80333 Munich.

How much do the tickets cost?

The advance sale is 10 Euros, at the box office it is 15 Euros.

Are there special notes regarding the tickets?

A festival ticket is available for 160 Euros at the concierge at the Bayerischer Hof Hotel; students pay half price.

Is the Night Club an indoor event?

Yes, the concert takes place inside the Night Club.

Munich Music Critics Band live in Munich

Name: Munich Music Critics Band & Matthias Bublath Trio
Start: 2026-07-27T22:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-28T00:30:00+02:00
Location: Night Club Bayerischer Hof

Jazz Summer with Attitude: When Critics Become Musicians

On July 27, 2026, an extraordinary jazz idea meets one of the most traditional venues in Munich at the Night Club of the Bayerischer Hof: The Munich Music Critics Band opens the evening, followed by the Matthias Bublath Trio. The result promises a concert experience filled with joy of playing, surprise, and a fine live atmosphere.

A Munich Tradition Returns

The idea behind the Music Critics Band is as charming as it is unique: Munich journalists and critics take up their instruments before experienced jazz musicians shape the second set. The Bayerischer Hof revives its own festival history and relies on the charm of the unpredictable. It is precisely this mix of winking, respect for the scene, and real stage performance that makes the evening special.

Matthias Bublath Brings Groove and Experience

Matthias Bublath is one of the versatile minds of the German jazz scene. The pianist, organist, and composer has performed worldwide at festivals and stages, including the Montreux Jazz Festival, the Kennedy Center in Washington, and performances in Japan. His musical language ranges from jazz and blues to funk and gospel to Latin American rhythms. This is where the energy of his trio is derived: melodic, rhythmically precise, and with a sense for improvised tension.

The Night Club as an Ideal Resonance Room

The Night Club in the Bayerischer Hof Hotel is considered one of the best jazz clubs in the city. Dark woods, brick walls, and excellent acoustics create a setting where every strike and every phrasing resonates. The semi-circular room with its stage presence ensures closeness between the audience and the musicians. Additionally, it is located in the heart of Munich, just a few steps from Promenadeplatz.

An Evening Between Spontaneity and Precision

The special aspect of this concert lies in the contrast: playful curiosity meets seasoned jazz competence. One half of the evening thrives on the charming energy of a project born out of passion for music. The other half relies on the sovereign direction of a trio that fills the room with groove, harmony, and improvisational freedom. For jazz fans, this creates an evening that is meant to be not just heard but felt.

Anyone who wants to experience jazz in a lively, approachable, and at the same time high-caliber form should mark this date. An evening full of sonorities, atmosphere, and musical surprises awaits at the Night Club of the Bayerischer Hof.