Malmö Jazz Story 2025: Nordic Jazz Goes Global

Malmö Jazz Story is a three-day Nordic jazz festival held October 15-17, bringing together cutting-edge international jazz talent across multiple venues in Malmö, Sweden. Now in its second year, the festival aims to expand jazz's reach by blending tradition with bold contemporary expression.

International Jazz Meets Soul, Funk and Afrofuturism

Curated by bookers Andreas Romano and Viktor Andersson alongside artist Miriam Aïda, the 2025 lineup spans ethiojazz, hip-hop-infused soul, and European jazz innovation. Highlights include Leeds outfit Sorcerers, American trumpeter Marquis Hill's Blacktet, and the Berlin-based Moses Yoofee Trio — one of Europe's most exciting new jazz acts. The ARK Project rounds out the program with a genre-defying mix of jazz, gospel, reggae, funk and techno, framed as an afrofuturist message from the African diaspora.

Key Takeaways

Malmö Jazz Story is carving out a distinct space on the Scandinavian jazz scene by championing international artists and inclusive programming. With free entry to select events and a multi-venue format, it's a festival built for curious, younger audiences ready to experience jazz in new ways.

Author: Dan Backman

Source: Orkesterjournalen

Published: September 19, 2026