International Jazz Festival Winter Jazz Bakuriani 2026

The Winter Jazz Bakuriani 2026 festival, hosted this year by the resort town of Bakuriani, will take place on the grounds of Kokhta Bakuriani Hotel.
Around 60 musicians from different countries will take part in the festival. Over two days, the festival stage will host 10 concerts.

February 14 — Outdoor Stage

14:00 — Sweet Life Society Soundsystem
16:00 — Smoove & Turrell (Live)
17:30 — Kraak & Smaak (Live)
19:00 — Sweet Life Society
20:30 — Smoove & Turrell Soundsystem

Indoor venue — VIP access only

23:00 — Dennis Rollins — FUNKY-FUNK!
01:00 — Sweet Life Society DJ Set

February 15 — Outdoor Stage

14:00 — Kraak & Smaak Soundsystem
16:00 — Bass Monkeys (Live)
17:30 — Swingrowers (Live)

About the artists

Sweet Life Society is considered one of the most outstanding live projects on today’s European music scene. Their nine-member show blends vintage grooves, Caribbean rhythms, American hip-hop, and the energy of British bass music.

Smoove & Turrell is a contemporary British soul-funk project combining Northern Soul traditions, jazz harmony, disco grooves, and electronic elements. Their live performances are energetic, dance-driven, and socially conscious.

Kraak & Smaak present a dynamic six-piece live band covering the full spectrum of their sound — from disco and house to soul, funk, and indie-electronica — crowned with a strong rock-and-roll attitude.

Dennis Rollins, emerging from the funk school tradition, is among the elite trombonists who have redefined the instrument. From Maceo Parker and Pee Wee Ellis to Jamiroquai and Courtney Pine, he has proven his mastery across jazz, funk, and groove music. In Bakuriani, he presents FUNKY-FUNK! — a six-piece ensemble exploring deep funk grooves and rich melodies.

Bass Monkeys merge the power of bass music with brass band sonics. This 11-member group creates a dynamic and innovative funk-electro hybrid with an uplifting dancefloor vibe.

Swingrowers are a pop band born with a vintage soul, boasting four studio albums and millions of listeners worldwide. Their sound blends electronic, jazz, and retro elements into a unique and accessible style.

Presented by: TBC Concept
General Sponsor: Mastercard
Supported by: Georgian National Tourism Administration