Musicians Paradise
June 12 to 14
ENJOY jazz acts from HOME and abroad! ♫
Are you a jazz lover or just crazy about live music? Then Musicians Paradise is the festival for you. This festival, formerly known as Amersfoort World Jazz, brings jazz icons, young, local and international talent together in unique live performances in which artists engage in one-off musical collaborations.
From 2025, the festival will have a new home: De Nieuwe Stad in Amersfoort. In addition to the paid plus concerts, you can also enjoy free live music at the centrally located Oliemolenhof.
Are you already SINCE the 2026 EDITION?
When: June 12 to 14, 2026
Where: De Nieuwe Stad
Experience jazz, atmosphere and musical encounters with both free performances and exclusive paid concerts!
A selection of free concerts - Do not miss it!
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One Voice for Taiwan
One Voice for Taiwan is an international music project led by Sylwester Ostrowski, bringing together artists from all over the world. With their own cultural background, musical style and artistic identity, together they create a powerful musical voice.
12 June | 20:30 - 21:45
FLUOR Café
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Fusion Night ft. Kung Fu Jazz Orchestra
The Kung Fu Jazz Orchestra brings an energetic mix of jazz, funk and fusion. With top musicians inspired by Marcus Miller and David Sanborn, it promises to be an intimate evening full of grooves, virtuosity and musical surprises.
13 June | 20:00 - 21:15
Oliemolenhof, mainstage
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World Jazz Jamsession
Every evening at the World Jazz Jamsessions, musicians from all over the festival spontaneously gather on stage and make lively music together.
13 June | 23:00 - 00:00
FLUOR Cafe
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International Summit
Directors Invite invites befriended top musicians for an afternoon of jazz, encounters and musical spontaneity: it will be a perfect Sunday to enjoy international sounds and special collaborations together.
14 June | 13:00 - 14:15
Oliemolenhof, mainstage
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Jammin' Paradise
Enjoy live music in a relaxed atmosphere, where different artists come together for spontaneous sessions. In the cozy sitting pit, Baer Traa leads the jams with improvisation and pure musical energy.
14 June | 16:00 - 16:30
Oliemolenhof, small pit
Vrijmibo Jazz Borrel 033
Leave your work week behind and kick off the weekend at Musicians Paradises Vrijmibo. From 16:00 you will enjoy live music, fine drinks and a relaxed festival atmosphere on the outdoor stage. The New York Round Midnight Orchestra ft. Baer Traa opens the afternoon, followed by the Talent Orchestra ft. Graziëlla Hunsel Rivero closes the evening musically. The place to catch up, meet new people and relax into the weekend.
Local talent on stage - FLUOR and KOSMIK in the mix
Featured: KOSMIK x Della Dix
Musicians Paradise puts local and regional jazz talent fully in the spotlight. A special collaboration is KOSMIK x Della Dix: together with production house KOSMIK and hip-hopper Della Dix, local talents develop an innovative program in which hip-hop and jazz come together. Expect fresh sounds, surprising arrangements and a unique live experience.
Brunch concerts
What: South American Classics brunch concert
When: 13 June | 12:00 - 14:00
Where: Observant, Stadhuisplein 7
Line-up:
Georgie Aué - Piano & vocals
Boy Yanga - Percussion
Lucas Santana - sax
Marius Beets - bass
Gijs Dijkhuizen - drums
What: A Taste of Sicily brunch concert
When: 14 June | 12:00 - 14:00
Where: Observant, City Hall Square 7
Line-up:
Carmen Avellone - Vocals
Vito Giordano - trumpet
Fabio Lannino - bass guitar
Francisco Rodrigues - piano
Sven Rozier - drums
Some of the paid concerts on offer - Be there!
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Sven Hammond
Sven Hammond and Matthijs van Nieuwkerk combine their musical journey with special guests Lucas Santana and Tess Merlot. Together they will provide an evening full of energy, groove and strong stories. The concert mixes soul, funk and jazz into a live experience full of fun and passion.
12 June | 21:45 - 23:00
FLUOR
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kids jazz
Young music lovers are also welcome at Musicians Paradise: during Kids Jazz, children playfully discover the world of jazz.
13 June | 14:00 - 15:00
FLUOR Cafe
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Oliver's Cinema
With his many awards won, Eric Vloeimans is internationally known as one of the most renowned trumpet players. He is known for his warm, agile sound and his mix of lyrical and playful, sometimes fiery solos.
13 June | 19:00 - 20:15
FLUOR Café
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New Jazz Orchestra
The Peter Beets New Jazz Orchestra honors George Gershwin with Porgy and Bess / Gershwin Celebration: a tribute full of jazz classics. Pianist Peter Beets gives them a new, energetic twist.
13 June | 22:00 - 23:00
FLUOR
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Mike Bodde, Niels Tausk & Tom Beek
Mike Boddé plays a lyrical and swinging program full of classical music, jazz and pop influences. Together with top musicians Niels Tausk and Tom Beek, he performs music by Chopin, Bach and Beethoven, among others, with personal commentary.
14 June | 14:30-15:45
The Observant
A true melting pot - Where talent from around the world comes together
World Jazz Stage
What: Every year World Jazz Stage brings together promising jazz talent from all over the world, including Italy, Spain, Poland, Latvia, Hungary and Thailand. From traditional jazz to fusion and world music: international musicians and Dutch talents play side by side and provide surprising concerts full of new sounds and fresh energy.
When: June 12, 13, 14
Where: FLUOR Café
World Jazz Stage is an initiative of the World Jazz Network and connects jazz festivals and professionals worldwide. Through this international network artists get the chance to present and develop themselves on stages at home and abroad. So come and listen and be musically blown away!
Review Amersfoort World Jazz Festival 2023
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