Published: 2023-07-28
Get ready for an exciting gypsy jazz festival in Budapest! Django Fest Budapest is back this year, featuring Hungarian gypsy jazz artists. The festival will take place at the Kristály Stage on Margaret Island on August 27th.
The Festival Details
With two stages, seven bands, and over fifty musicians, Django Fest Budapest promises a fantastic experience for music lovers. Attendees will not only get to listen to amazing concerts, but they can also take part in swing dance performances and dance classes.
The Origins of Gypsy Jazz
Gypsy jazz, also known as Manouche jazz, is a style of small-group jazz that originated from the Romani guitarist Jean "Django" Reinhardt and the French swing violinist Stéphane Grappelli. Django Reinhardt was a Romani-Belgian jazz guitarist and composer who emerged as one of the first major jazz talents in Europe.
Performances at the Festival
The festival will feature performances by various bands and musicians. The jam stage will showcase the talents of the La Barriere Jazz Manouche band, the Symphony Gypsy Youth All Stars, and the Maltese Symphony. There will also be a joint musical session with participants.
Organizers of Django Fest Budapest
Django Fest Budapest is organized by a team consisting of founder Dávid Kádár Cooper, Mónika Hibály, Balázs Wizner, Gergely Pap, and the Pepita Dance Association.
Get ready for a day filled with extraordinary jazz music and vibrant energy at Django Fest Budapest on Margaret Island!
Questions & Answers
When and where does the Django Fest Budapest take place? The Django Fest Budapest festival takes place at the Kristály Stage on Margaret Island on August 27.
What can music lovers do at the Django Fest Budapest festival? Music lovers can not only listen to the concerts but also take part in swing dance performances and dance classes.
What is Manouche jazz? Manouche jazz is a style of small-group jazz that originated from the Romani guitarist Jean "Django" Reinhardt and the French swing violinist Stéphane Grappelli. It is often called "jazz manouche" in French or "manouche jazz" in English.
Who are some of the bands performing at the jam stage of the festival? Some of the bands performing at the jam stage of the festival are La Barriere Jazz Manouche band, Symphony Gypsy Youth All Stars, and the Maltese Symphony.
Who organizes the Django Fest Budapest festival? The Django Fest Budapest festival is organized jointly by founder Dávid Kádár Cooper, Mónika Hibály, Balázs Wizner, Gergely Pap, and the Pepita Dance Association.
