Porgy & Bess – Jazz & Music Club

Porgy & Bess is a renowned jazz and music venue that offers a diverse program, making it one of the top ten jazz clubs in Europe. The club not only hosts concerts featuring Austrian and international musicians but also places a strong emphasis on showcasing unique and unconventional musical productions. Enjoy live music every day!

Located near Stephansplatz, Porgy, known as the jazz and music club among the locals, has been a significant presence in Vienna’s jazz scene and has contributed to the city’s reputation as the “city of music” since the early 1990s. However, the jazz club’s reputation reaches far beyond the local scene. This place not only creates a strong sense of identity, but also offers incredible live music performances every day.

Porgy & Bess has consistently received awards and accolades throughout its impressive 30-year history. The place garners equal enthusiasm from jurors, critics, journalists, musicians, and the audience alike.

Porgy & Bess serves as a venue where musicians and audiences come together to engage in musical encounters and confrontations. The primary objective is to create a structure that considers the various ways the local jazz scene can be articulated, as well as explore new development opportunities such as collaborating with international guest musicians. Moreover, a club that serves as a central hub for the local creative community fosters the sharing of experiences, transcending stylistic and aesthetic boundaries. It provides a space for diverse projects to be explored without the pressure of conforming to a singular definitive statement. Additionally, it serves as a platform for ongoing collaboration and growth. The main intention of Porgy & Bess is to promote cooperation among local musicians from diverse artistic backgrounds, thereby countering the tendency towards musical segregation.