When does the festival take place?

The festival takes place on February 13, 2027, starting at 5:00 PM.

Where is the event location?

The event location is the Red Hall of the Hochschule für Musik Mainz at Jakob-Welder-Weg 28, 55128 Mainz.

How much do the tickets cost?

According to the official source, the event is free of charge.

Do I need to register?

No, according to the JGU event calendar, the event is accessible without registration.

What can I expect musically?

A cross-section of the topics of the winter semester is expected - from traditional jazz to pop, from duo to big band.

Is there camping or shuttle services?

It is an indoor event on campus; camping and shuttle services are not provided.

Jazz & Pop in Mainz: A Semester Closing Full of Energy, Style, and Proximity

Name: Jazz & Pop – Festival for Semester Closing
Start: 2027-02-13T18:00:00+01:00
End: 2027-02-13T18:00:00+01:00
Location: Roter Saal

Jazz & Pop for Semester Closing: An Evening Full of Sound Colors in Mainz

When the department of Jazz and Popular Music presents itself for the semester closing, a concentrated and lively concert atmosphere arises at the Hochschule für Musik Mainz. On February 13, 2027, at 5:00 PM, an exciting cross-section of the winter semester takes center stage in the Red Hall: from traditional jazz to catchy pop music, from intimate duos to classic big bands. ([veranstaltungen.uni-mainz.de](https://veranstaltungen.uni-mainz.de/detail/7879-jazz-%26-pop-%E2%80%93-festival-zum-semesterabschluss/3-uni-mainz?utm_source=openai))

One Semester, Many Sounds

The special feature of this format lies in its diversity. The students showcase different ensembles, stylistic contrasts, and musical signatures. This is exactly what gives the festival its appeal: the closeness to education, the energy of the live moment, and the festival atmosphere of a multi-day music project in a compact concert format. The Hochschule für Musik Mainz has been describing the semester closing concerts for years as a stage for stylistic diversity, ensemble work, and artistic development. ([musik.uni-mainz.de](https://www.musik.uni-mainz.de/2026/02/11/semesterabschlusskonzerte-jazz-pop/?utm_source=openai))

Red Hall, Great Presence

The Red Hall of the Hochschule für Musik Mainz provides the perfect setting for this intimate yet powerful live experience. Here, precision, acoustics, and immediate audience proximity come together. Anyone who loves jazz organization, ensemble culture, and the sound of big band to pop arrangement will experience a semester finale with a true sense of community. The event will take place in person and is accessible without registration. ([veranstaltungen.uni-mainz.de](https://veranstaltungen.uni-mainz.de/detail/7879-jazz-%26-pop-%E2%80%93-festival-zum-semesterabschluss/3-uni-mainz?utm_source=openai))

Why Attendance is Worth It

This semester closing festival is not a large festival with camping and open-air crowds, but a high-quality campus event with journalistic appeal: close to young talents, close to musical education, and close to the current trends between jazz tradition, Latin grooves, and pop classics. This mix makes the evening so attractive for music fans, students, and the Mainz cultural scene. ([musik.uni-mainz.de](https://www.musik.uni-mainz.de/2026/02/11/semesterabschlusskonzerte-jazz-pop/?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion: The Jazz & Pop Festival for Semester Closing brings a concentrated portion of live energy, stylistic diversity, and university flair to the stage in Mainz. Anyone who wants to experience musical development at the moment of its unfolding should not miss this evening. ([musik.uni-mainz.de](https://www.musik.uni-mainz.de/2026/02/11/semesterabschlusskonzerte-jazz-pop/?utm_source=openai))