8th Kaş Jazz Festival August 28 - 30, 2026 | Setur Marinas Kaş
Kaş, one of the most fascinating stops of the Mediterranean, echoed once again this summer with the refined tones of jazz. The Kaş Jazz Festival, in its 8th year, met with music lovers between August 28-30 with the contributions of MarineERA, accompanied by unique sea and nature views. We were extremely happy to host this prestigious music feast where the rhythm of jazz integrated with the timeless nature of Kaş and to welcome jazz enthusiasts from all over the world. The address of this unforgettable event, where we blended our passion for maritime with music, was Setur Marinas Kaş.
Meeting Point of Nature and Music: "Roots and Migrations" The festival, prepared by the professional event committee with the motto "roots and migrations" this year, went beyond music and focused on the bond we establish with nature. During the three-day festival, a program full of eye-opening talks, workshops, surprise events, DJ performances, and countless local and international concerts was experienced. While starting the day with breath and awareness sessions held at sunrise, a timeless escape experience away from the city was offered with DJ sets taking the stage at sunset and live jazz rhythms spreading into the night.
Names We Hosted on Our Stage Some of the most powerful names of the local and foreign jazz scene announced by the organization and performing on our stage during the festival were:
166 Days: The multi-layered, innovative project of Anıl Şallıel, one of the productive names of the Turkish jazz scene.
Julia Biel: The elegant and deep, world-renowned voice of modern jazz.
Şenay Lambaoğlu: One of the most powerful and beloved jazz vocals of our country.
Jembaa Groove: A special team that raised the energy by combining Afro-funk and soul effects with their high-tempo performances.
Feride Hakim Quintet: One of the highly anticipated successful jazz ensembles of the festival.
Michel Godard Trio: With its interdisciplinary approach, it became one of the most striking performances of this year! The trio, consisting of Michel Godard (serpent/bass), Ihab Radwan (oud/vocal), and Derya Türkan, brought the musical heritage of different geographies together on our stage with a unique language.
Homeland: One of the strong representatives of contemporary jazz in the local scene; with its line-up consisting of Tuluğ Tırpan, Serkan Çağrı, Mehmet Akatay, and Mehmet Özen, it built an unshakable musical bridge between the east and the west.
A Holistic Music Experience The Kaş Jazz Festival, which expands its program and multiplies its experience areas every year, offered its participants not only a concert series but a holistic experience thanks to the strong bond it established with nature. These unforgettable moments where we accompanied the fascinating rhythm of jazz were experienced at Setur Marinas Kaş.