We have many fantastic partners and sponsors on Ærø – just look at our sponsor list which is updated up to the festival. Herewith an invitation to visit them during the festival. In some of them, the creativity and desire to also contribute with jazz concerts, events and benefits for bracelet holders sprouts. We will update regularly below. Note that the list is from 2023 and will be updated around June 2024.

Satellite concerts

The farmhouse. Vestergade 54, Ærøskøbing.
Thursday and Friday d. August 4-5, a concert with Pellican/Lund Jazz Duo (Jazz from South America) will be held at 21.00 at our beloved Landbogården, where the event makers Getrud and Jacob are located. And when DE opens up the banquet hall, there is an opportunity for popular cosiness and togetherness. Admission 50 kr. Read more here and see their food offer for jazz guests below.

The grocery store. Torvet 5, Ærøskøbing.
Købmandsgården’s courtyard and bar is the weekend watering place for many residents of Ærøskøbing. Here, Rikke and Lennart, with their sense of high quality, aesthetics and atmosphere, have created the most enjoyable setting for the city’s residents and many guests. There is a concert Thursday with Ærø Special Big Band & Grill Buffet for DKK 200 and Friday at 19.00 with Badoni, Banke & Brisson + Grill for DKK 250. We pass by during Street Parade. Read more about Købmandsgården here

Ærø Brewery. Vandværksvej 5, Ærøskøbing (Store Rise).
Janni and Berit at the brewery are Ærø Jazz’ creative partners, faithful supporters and the people behind the lovely organic beer that flows in the taps at the shipyard. Therefore, take a trip out to the brewery, which in itself is worth an experience. Here you can listen to Ærø Special Big Band while enjoying food from the grill. It’s Friday d. 4.8 12.00 – 15.00. Reservation for lunch is necessary. Read more here

Pension 44. Vestergade 44, Ærøskøbing.
Saturday d. August 5 from 15.00 – 16.30 Nana Rashid plays at Pension 44. Pension 44 oozes the atmosphere of Ærøskøbing as it was in the old days. And Mette, the new hostess, keeps the traditions alive. This afternoon we get access to the backyard and can enjoy the critically acclaimed singer up close. Tickets cost DKK 175 (with wristband) or DKK 225 without wristbands. Included in the price is coffee and a little sweet. Tickets can be ordered by mail contact@vestergade44.com

 

Events

AFTER PARTY Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at Landbogården.
After the concerts at Værftet there is an invitation to the coolest After Party at Landbogården in Vestergade. From 23:00 – 02:00 there is fun, party and dance at Gertrud and Jacob, who are open for the party-loving jazz guests.

Knitwear and Jazz Saturday d. 5.8 kl. 14.30 – 16.30 at Det Gamle Værft.
In Garna (yarn and lifestyle shop on Torvet) the two sisters Birgitte and Annette live together with Birgitte’s daughter Sabrina. They often arrange knitting evenings around and this year they arrange ‘knitting and jazz’ on Saturday afternoons at the shipyard. Remember your music wristband if you want to join. Write to Birgitte on velkommen@garna.dk and get a place in the knitting circle.

Bingo and Jazz at Ærø Brewery Thursday d. 3.8 at 11 a.m.
Compared to regular bingo with numbers, Jazzbingo consists of a plate that says artist + title instead. The game is played for 1 horizontal row, 2 horizontal rows and full plate. Our host plays a jazz number and you tick off your record if the song is on. Upon arrival, everyone will be served a draft beer and there will be beer chips on the tables. Of course, it will be possible to buy draft beer, wine, or water/soft drinks on an ongoing basis. Price: 120 kr. Price DKK 100 w/ jazz bracelet. There is a limited number of seats – book a seat on tel. 30125615 or mail cafe@aeroebryggeri.dk. It will be festive, popular and enjoyable

 

Benefits on food, drink and other

The Monica, Brogade 16.
The Monica is Ærøskøbing’s unique luxury boutique hotel. Here Monica Conradsen picks about her guests, who usually rent the entire hotel – 3 rooms – and stay a few days. During the jazz festival, she opens the courtyard, where in the afternoon you can enjoy Snacks & Wine, Caviar & bubbles, or Coffee & cake. Guests with wristbands get 10% off the bill. Read more about The Monica here. We pass by during Street Parade

Landbogården, Vestergade 54.
At Landbogården you get a very special experience when Getrud serves and Jacob swings the pots. Therefore, take a dinner between the concerts at the festival. Jacob’s legendary Jazz Jambalaya is a must during the festival, in addition to which you can buy absinth. There is a reduced price for jazz guests with wristbands all four days during the festival.

Bang’s Mad & Vinbar, Vestergade 39.
Lars Bang Mumm is based in Vestergade, where he has taken over from Heidi (Spiseriet) and fulfilled his great wish to create a food and wine bar for locals and guests on the island. Lars makes the most delicious French 3-course menu outside the tourist season, and in the summer months he serves a large selection of tasteful tapas boards, in his beautiful courtyard. Lars gives 10% on the bill if you show your wristband. We pass by during Street Parade.

Lenda’s Griller, Ærøskøbing harbour 23.
Lenda and Freddie are our grill masters in Ærøskøbing – and our faithful supporters. In addition to tasteful traditional gril food, during the jazz days, you get a hapsdog for a flat 20s when you show your bracelet. We pass by during Street Parade.

Café on Torvet, Torvet 7, Ærøskøbing.
Gunnar is again behind the hotel and café on the square, in the center of Ærøskøbing. Gunnar and the team are looking forward to enjoying the festival guests. Here you get during the jazz days, a small beer for free, with the purchase of lunch when you show your bracelet.

Kraut & Koala, Port of Aeroekøbing 4.
Ærø’s new food duo from Germany and Australia, Jarya & Mario, create the most delicious small dishes from local ingredients in their newly opened café at the harbor. During the festival, they create a few special dishes for guests that are easy to take with them. Here there is Leberkä’s snack slider for DKK 60 for guests with wristbands. Is especially open Wednesday 15 – 19, or Thursday – Sunday.

Ærøskøbing Ice Cream, Torvet 1.
Ærøskøbing has a new ice cream dairy, which also serves sandwhich and drinks, in the middle of the cozy square in Ærøskøbing. Heidi Thrane (from Spiseriet and Det Lille Hotel) is the woman behind the ice cream and the food. 10% on everything is given to guests with wristbands (to be updated later). Read more about the new ice cream dairy here.

Søstrong, Vestergade 48.
Søstærk is Ærøskøbing’s unique house-printing shop. And it’s more ‘art’ than there is ‘craft’. Søstærk is worth a visit, for anyone with an aesthetic sense, and a love for the old printing art. In the store there is 10% on all items, for guests with bracelets. Read more about the store here.

Købmandsgården, Torvet 5.
At Rikke and Lennart, delicious sandwhich with 1 beer is served, for a flat 100 men for guests with bracelets. We pass by during Street Parade.

Café Karo in the marina
At CaféKaro there is the sweetest serving and most beautiful views. During the festival there is 10% on all kinds of coffee for the morning happy jazz guests.

In addition , the Street Parade passes Arnfeldt Hotel and Restaurant, Café Aroma and Ærøhus.