Jazz festivals France summer 2026

137Festivals
6+Sub-genres
6+Cities

Summer 2026 is a major season for Jazz festivals in the France: 137 events are scheduled from June through August, spread across three months across France. July peaks with 64 Jazz festivals, ahead of the other summer months.

The monthly breakdown looks like this: June 2026 hosts 56 Jazz festivals, July 2026 64, and August 2026 17. That density makes Summer 2026 the ideal window to explore the Jazz scene in all its forms.

Among the must-see events of Summer 2026 in Jazz, you'll find JAZZ IN MARCIAC (France, 61 artists), JAZZ A VIENNE (France, 52 artists), MARSEILLE JAZZ DES CINQ CONTINENTS (France, 39 artists), INTERNATIONAL DE JAZZ DE MONTREAL (France, 33 artists), JAZZ DJANGO REINHARDT (France, 26 artists). These festivals rank among the largest lineups of the season.

The busiest cities for Jazz festivals in Summer 2026 are Paris (3), THEATRE DE LA MER A SETE (3), La Londe Les Maures (2), Montpellier (2). Broad national coverage makes it easy to combine travel and live music throughout the season.

By sub-genre, the most active scenes in Jazz this summer are Jazz Fusion, Contemporary Jazz, Post-Bop, Jazz-Funk. For an overview of the full season, visit the France summer 2026 festival hub.

Top Jazz festivals France summer 2026

#1JAZZ IN MARCIAC
20 Jul 2026 — 5 Aug 2026CHAPITEAU A MARCIAC61 artists
#2JAZZ A VIENNE
25 Jun 2026 — 11 Jul 2026THEATRE ANTIQUE DE VIENNE52 artists
#3MARSEILLE JAZZ DES CINQ CONTINENTS
1 Jul 2026 — 12 Jul 2026COUR DE LA VIEILLE CHARITE A MARSEILLE39 artists
#4INTERNATIONAL DE JAZZ DE MONTREAL
25 Jun 2026 — 4 Jul 2026GESU - CENTRE DE CREATIVITE A MONTREAL33 artists
#5JAZZ DJANGO REINHARDT
25 Jun 2026 — 28 Jun 2026PRAIRIE DU BOIS D'HYVER - PARC DU CHATEAU DE FONTAINEBLEAU26 artists
#6MAISONS LAFFITTE JAZZ FESTIVAL
19 Jun 2026 — 28 Jun 2026Maisons Laffitte18 artists
#7JAZZ A SETE
15 Jul 2026 — 21 Jul 2026THEATRE DE LA MER A SETE21 artists
#8JAZZ A JUAN
9 Jul 2026 — 19 Jul 2026Juan Les Pins19 artists
#9JAZZ EN PIC SAINT LOUP
4 Jun 2026 — 6 Jun 2026Le Triadou12 artists
#10RADIO FRANCE OCCITANIE MONTPELLIER
6 Jul 2026 — 18 Jul 2026Montpellier69 artists

By month

56June 202664July 202617August 2026

Jazz sub-genres

Jazz Fusion24Contemporary Jazz22Post-Bop21Jazz-Funk15Nu Jazz13Acid Jazz13

By city

Paris3THEATRE DE LA MER A SETE3La Londe Les Maures2Montpellier2Narbonne2Toulouse2

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Frequently asked questions

How many Jazz festivals take place in the France in Summer 2026?▼
137 Jazz festivals are scheduled in the France in Summer 2026. The season runs from June through August, peaking in July (64 festivals).
What are the biggest Jazz festivals in the France of Summer 2026?▼
The Jazz festivals with the largest lineups in the France in Summer 2026 are: JAZZ IN MARCIAC (France), JAZZ A VIENNE (France), MARSEILLE JAZZ DES CINQ CONTINENTS (France), INTERNATIONAL DE JAZZ DE MONTREAL (France), JAZZ DJANGO REINHARDT (France).
Which cities in the France have the most Jazz festivals this summer?▼
The cities with the most Jazz festivals in the France in Summer 2026 are Paris (3), THEATRE DE LA MER A SETE (3), La Londe Les Maures (2), Montpellier (2), Narbonne (2).
Which month is best for a Jazz festival in the France in summer 2026?▼
July 2026 is the busiest month with 64 Jazz festivals. You can also browse June, July or August depending on availability.
Which Jazz sub-genres are most represented in festivals?▼
The most active Jazz sub-genres in Summer 2026 festivals are Jazz Fusion (24), Contemporary Jazz (22), Post-Bop (21), Jazz-Funk (15), Nu Jazz (13).
How can I find more Jazz festivals?▼
Visit the Jazz festivals page (year-round), the France page, or the France summer 2026 festival hub to browse all genres.