Walter Smith III live in Utrecht

Experience Walter Smith III live on November 1st

Walter Smith III is scheduled to perform at TivoliVredenburg in Utrecht, Netherlands on November 1st, 2026. Smith is a highly regarded American jazz saxophonist known for his post-bop and contemporary jazz style, often incorporating elements of soul and hip-hop influences into his improvisations. He has released albums as a leader on labels such as Criss Cross Jazz and Ponderosa Records, and frequently collaborates with prominent figures in the modern jazz scene. His playing is characterized by a lyrical tone, harmonic sophistication, and rhythmic complexity.

TivoliVredenburg is a major music venue complex in Utrecht, officially opened in 2014. It consolidated several existing venues within the city – including the historic Tivoli concert hall established in 1954 – into a single, architecturally distinctive building. The complex features five halls of varying sizes: Ronda, Pandora, Oude Muziekzaal (Old Music Hall), Leeuwenzaal (Lions Hall), and Hertz. Each hall caters to different genres and audience capacities.