Djangofestivalen 2027

Since 1980, Norway has celebrated the legendary guitarist Django Reinhardt with a festival dedicated to his music. The tradition continues at Cosmopolite in Oslo, where Djangofestivalen returns from 21 to 23 January 2027.

As always, your host is Jon Larsen — the festival’s founder and longstanding driving force alongside Cosmopolite Scene.

The festival celebrates string music, swing, string swing and gypsy jazz, featuring international guests and leading Norwegian musicians. Over three evenings, audiences will encounter artists who carry Django’s musical legacy forward — respecting tradition while exploring new forms of expression.

Hot Club de Norvège + special guest Ola Kvernberg (NO)

Line-up:
Ola Erlien – guitar
Gildas Le Pape – guitar
Finn Hauge – violin and harmonica
Svein Aarbostad – double bass
Special guest: Ola Kvernberg – violin

Adrien Moignard Gipsy 4tet (FR)

Line-up:
Adrien Moignard – guitar
Benji Winterstein – rhythm guitar
Julien Cattiaux – rhythm guitar
Fabricio Nicolas-Garcia – double bass

Hot Club de Norvège + special guest Ola Kvernberg (NO)

Hot Club de Norvège is Norway’s most acclaimed string swing band. Since forming in 1979, they have delighted audiences with infectious energy and virtuoso musicianship. The band has a long tradition of inviting guest soloists to join them on stage — and this time, they welcome violinist Ola Kvernberg.

Founding member Svein Aarbostad continues to provide a steady foundation on double bass, while French guitarist Gildas Le Pape — known for his work with metal band Satyricon — has brought fresh energy to the group since joining in 2018. Finn Hauge shines on both violin and harmonica, and young guitarist Ola Erlien has quickly become a name to watch on Norway’s swing scene.

Over the years, Hot Club de Norvège has collaborated with some of the leading names on the international Django scene. They remain an audience favourite, known for their spirited interplay and timeless swing.

Adrien Moignard Gipsy 4tet (FR)

Adrien Moignard is a leading figure on today’s gypsy jazz scene. His virtuoso guitar playing and contemporary style have earned him a devoted following far beyond France.

For his new project, Adrien Moignard Gipsy 4tet, he is joined by Benji Winterstein and Julien Cattiaux on rhythm guitars and Fabricio Nicolas-Garcia on double bass. The quartet explores a repertoire rooted in the manouche tradition, enriched by original compositions and modern arrangements.

Moignard has performed on stages around the world, both with his own projects and alongside artists such as Didier Lockwood, Cyrille Aimée and Richard Galliano. Backed by two rhythm guitars, his melodic imagination and expressive soloing have room to flourish — in an ensemble defined by drive, precision and musical freedom.