Add some holiday spirit to your afternoon and join us for an unforgettable Christmas Jazz Cruise in Copenhagen this holiday season. With a live jazz band on board, holiday cheer and good vibes are guaranteed. See Copenhagen's iconic landmarks from the water as you soak up the music and festive atmosphere.
Jazz and holiday spirit on the water
After a day of Christmas shopping or cozy holiday celebrations in Copenhagen, there's no better way to unwind than with this 1-hour Christmas Jazz Cruise. Our boats are covered and heated, so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride. Watch the city's Christmas lights sparkle in the canals while the band sets the perfect mood.
When is the Christmas Jazz Cruise in 2026?
Our Christmas Jazz Cruise takes place on the following dates, departing from Nyhavn at 15:30:
- Sunday, November 15: Leonardo Pedersens Zebrass
- Sunday, November 22: Basement Jazzband
- Sunday, November 29: Doc Houlinds New Orleans All Stars
- Sunday, December 6: Henning Munk & Plumperne
- Saturday, December 12: Basement Jazzband
- Sunday, December 20: Bjerborg, Davis & Plum
Meet the jazz bands
Five different jazz bands will bring you festive Christmas tunes this year, and each band brings their own personal sound and vibe.
Leonardo Pedersens Zebrass will hook you from the very first beat as they fill the boat with raw, swinging New Orleans funk.
Basement Jazzband takes the unique energy of Dixieland straight to Copenhagen's canals.
Doc Houlinds New Orleans All Stars brings you authentic good time jazz and captures the spirit of New Orleans' vibrant cafés and electric dance halls.
Henning Munk & Plumperne is inspired by Sidney Bechet and delivers a vibrant, happy swing with a French touch.
Bjerborg, Davis & Plum brings you a versatile mix of well-known jazz standards, swinging tunes, and classics from the Danish songbook.
