Join us for a musical boat tour and enjoy a unique jazz experience. Seven different jazz bands are set to fill the canals of Copenhagen with lively tunes, adding extra spice to your afternoon. From swing to Dixieland, and from ragtime to blues – you're sure to find your favorite jazz style on our Jazz Cruise. Learn more about the tours and the different jazz bands below.
Live Jazz on the Canals
Enjoy live jazz and a canal tour every Tuesday and Thursday from June 4 through September 24, 2026. We set sail from Ved Stranden at 17:00, the Jazz Cruise lass approximately 60 minutes.
During the Copenhagen Jazz Festival, from July 3 through 12, we offer two daily departures at 15:00 and 16:45. You can read more about the festival on their website.
Feel free to bring your own beverages, or choose from a variety of drinks at Brobaren, conveniently located on the pier at Ved Stranden where our boats depart.
Meet the Seven Jazz Bands
Each band brings its unique sound to the canals. Below is a brief introduction to each, helping you find your favorite.
Since 2005, the Scandinavian Rhythm Boys have transformed Copenhagen’s harbor into a slice of the Mississippi, bringing the enchanting rhythms of the South to life.
Experience authentic good time jazz with Doc Houlind's New Orleans All Stars, capturing the spirit of New Orleans' cozy cafés and electric dance halls.
Henning Munk & Plumperne deliver a vibrant and happy swing with a French touch, inspired by the style of Sidney Bechet.
Basement Jazz Band brings the energy of lively Dixieland straight to the stage.
Prepare for a swinging jazz party with Johan Bylling's Seaside Stompers, whose sound is rooted in the streets and clubs of New Orleans.
Leonardo Pedersen's Zebrass hooks audiences from the very first beat with raw, swinging New Orleans funk.
Enjoy a melodic mix of musical styles with Margarita & Mr. Mike Swingtet, where swing, evergreens, and good time music blend seamlessly.
