Mission

Koktebel Jazz Party is one of the biggest events in the cultural life of Crimea and a draw for music lovers around the world.

But the festival is about more than bringing world-class jazz to Crimea; it's about creating an atmosphere of freedom for festivalgoers — a merger of music, sea, body and soul. It is an opportunity for Russian and foreign musicians to promote world jazz, while also creating a reputation for the Crimean Peninsula as a musical crossroads and one of the jazz capitals of the world.

Koktebel Jazz Party seeks to discover fresh young talents and introduce world renowned musicians to new audiences. The four-day festival brings together some of the best jazz ensembles from all over the world.