Activities 2026
From April 22 to 25, 2026, Québec Jazz returned to Bremen to proudly represent the Quebec jazz scene at jazzahead!, the world’s largest international jazz trade fair. For this edition, the Quebec delegation enthusiastically supported 20 delegates — including artists, agents, presenters, and industry professionals — in building meaningful connections and fostering lasting international exchanges.
Québec Jazz comes out of the 2025 edition of jazzahead! with a renewed and strong commitment to promoting the circulation of Quebec jazz on the international stage. A heartfelt thank-you to all the partners and delegates who made this mission such a success!
Flavours of Quebec: Sweets at 4pm!
Every days at our stand, 4pm
Location: Quebec Jazz booth
Type of event: Tasting Experience
Meet Quebec artists, agents and labels at a tasting of products from our province. It’s a great way to taste authentic Quebec in a friendly atmosphere!
Ice-Breaker
Wednesday April 22, 7pm
Location: Loft Bremen
Type of event: Network activity
Before the start of the fair, a relaxed evening for international delegations to meet in a convivial atmosphere. A chance to share a drink, chat and network before the hustle and bustle of the show!
By registration, contact Charlotte Bauget at circulation@cqm.qc.ca
Program How to prepare for an international market
Did you know?
In 2026, the Quebec Jazz delegation accompanied three artists for their first participation in jazzajead!. This support program, called “Clinic – How to prepare for an international market,” offers training, individual mentoring, and on-site support during the fair.
The three artists in the 2026 program are:
To learn more about the program, click here.
Quebec Jazz Business & Fun Lunch – By invitation only
Saturday April 25th, Time to be confirmed
Location: Business Lounge
Type of event : Professionnal lunch
A networking lunch where participants are invited to meet, discuss, exchange ideas, and discover new things.
The theme of the meeting will focus on maintaining and developing international ties to support and sustain the jazz community in a context of ever-increasing geopolitical, ecological, and economic challenges. This unstable climate has a direct impact on culture, with government budget cuts and administrative difficulties in exporting, as well as an increasingly unbalanced ratio of producers to distributors in the markets.
Over a light lunch, participants will be invited to share their experiences, their realities in the field, and their perspectives on current issues in international collaboration: the movement of artists, the continuity of partnerships, the complementarity of local and international networks, and collective strategies that promote the sustainable development of the community.
As a delegation from across the ocean, Québec Jazz is sensitive to the challenges that international touring presents for artists and is seeking different ways to generate collaborations. Join us for an informal and friendly gathering to forge new connections.
