When does the concert start?

The concert starts on 26.09.2026 at 20:00.

Where does the event take place?

In the Duisburg quarry at Lotharstraße 318-320 in 47057 Duisburg.

How much is the admission?

Tickets start at 10 Euros in advance, the admission cost is 15 Euros at the box office.

How long does the evening last?

The concert evening is planned to last until 23:00.

Is the venue covered?

Yes, the event takes place indoors in the Duisburg quarry.

Is there information about supporting acts or setlist?

Information on supporting acts or a fixed setlist is currently not available.

Big band fire in the quarry: The BIG BANDITS unleash Duisburg's night

Name: BIG BANDITS – Big Band Uni Essen/Duisburg
Start: 2026-09-26T22:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-27T01:00:00+02:00
Location: Steinbruch Duisburg

Big band sound in the quarry: The BIG BANDITS get Duisburg swinging

When the BIG BANDITS perform on September 26, 2026, in the Duisburg quarry, classic big band discipline meets vibrant live atmosphere. The ensemble from the University of Duisburg-Essen has stood for swinging brass, precise synchronization, and a repertoire ranging from Count Basie and Duke Ellington to more modern arrangements since 1991.

An evening of swing, funk, and Latin brilliance

Under the direction of Nils Powilleit, the band showcases its strengths in classic formation with saxophones, trumpets, trombones, and a rhythm section. This dense concert experience emerges from that, where each solo gets its space while the entire ensemble still sounds cohesive. The quarry provides the perfect setting: close, direct, and with that club intimacy that makes big sounds resonate especially strongly.

Musical excellence with university tradition

The BIG BANDITS are not a project from yesterday, but an established part of the musical cultural life at the University of Duisburg-Essen. The band has already played at events such as the University Ball in Mülheim and the Christmas Jazz in Essen, sharing the stage with renowned guests like Ack van Rooyen, Andy Haderer, Ludwig Nuss, and Heiner Wiberny. Awards like the NRW state victory at the orchestra competition of the German Music Council in 1999 further underline the authority of this ensemble in the German big band scene.

The sound in the quarry

The evening promises a mix of orchestrated precision and spontaneous joy of playing. Between rich brass sections, driving grooves, and warm jazz tones, the atmosphere is created that only a real live concert can evoke: attentive, lively, and full of anticipation for the next solo. Those who love big band music will not only experience a concert here but a carefully constructed sonic journey.

Conclusion: A must-see for jazz and live fans

The BIG BANDITS bring together everything that makes for a strong concert evening in the Duisburg quarry: experience, musical finesse, and a sound that goes straight to the ear and the legs. Anyone who wants to experience swing, big band jazz, and energetic stage performance live should mark this date.