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✈️How to get to IMPERIAL ANNECY FESTIVAL
Planning your trip to IMPERIAL ANNECY FESTIVAL? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: Annecy Meythet airport (NCY), about 4 km from the venue.
- Major international airport nearby: Geneva International Airport (GVA), about 38 km away (more routes).
- Allow about 6 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Annecy or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
- By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
🛏️Where to stay near IMPERIAL ANNECY FESTIVAL
Accommodation near the IMPERIAL ANNECY FESTIVAL site fills up fast. Compare hotels, apartments and rentals nearby and book early to stay as close to the stage as possible.
Also consider staying around Annecy, the nearest large city, if the closest options to the site are sold out.
Estimated travel time to the site
| Distance | 🚗 Car / taxi | 🚴 Bike | 🚶 On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1 km | ~3 min | ~4 min | ~12 min |
| ~3 km | ~7 min | ~12 min | ~36 min |
| ~5 km | ~11 min | ~20 min | ~1 h |
| ~10 km | ~22 min | ~40 min | ~2 h |
Public transport: depends on the network around Annecy.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🌤️IMPERIAL ANNECY FESTIVAL 2026 weather
Weather in Annecy in August 2026?
Typical weather
Chance of rain: about 27% of days
| 2025 | Rain | 25° / 15° | 7 rainy days |
| 2024 | Overcast | 27° / 16° | 1 rainy day |
| 2023 | Overcast | 34° / 20° | 1 rainy day |
Based on the last 3 years over the same period.
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🗺️Things to do near IMPERIAL ANNECY FESTIVAL
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around IMPERIAL ANNECY FESTIVAL. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Annecy and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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📋About
Imperial Annecy Festival 2026: lakeside jazz at the Impérial Palace
In the elegant setting of the Impérial Palace, on the shore of Lake Annecy, the Imperial Annecy Festival unfolds a refined jazz and blues programme. From 18 to 28 August 2026, it strings together indoor concerts and evening sets in one of Haute-Savoie's finest venues.
The 2026 bill brings together international heavyweights and French talents: pianist Benny Green, singer Carmen Bradford and violinist Camille Berthollet.
Tickets range from €18 to €38 depending on the concert and category (a VIP option grants access to the first six central rows facing the stage). The Impérial Palace, an iconic casino and hotel, is easily reached from central Annecy.
See you from 18 to 28 August 2026 in Annecy — programme and tickets on the official site.
Edited by the festt.io team — last revised on June 1, 2026
❓FAQ
When was the festival created and which edition is this?
Founded in 2016 by Philippe Gourgaud, the Impérial Annecy Festival reaches its 11th edition in 2026, on the shore of Lake Annecy, in France.
What are the dates and duration?
The summer edition runs from 18 to 28 August 2026 — eleven days — with a programme of 20 performances, 10 of them free, blending jazz, classical music and comedy.
Where do the concerts take place?
The main evening concerts are held in the Salle de l'Europe at the Centre de Congrès Impérial, while free concerts are offered on the lakeside terrace (weather permitting, with a required purchase).
What time do doors open?
Doors open 30 minutes before the show begins, with numbered seating.
What dining is available on site?
Three Impérial restaurants welcome guests: La Table (refined cuisine facing the lake), Le Riva (inside the Casino, adults only) and Le Salon (bistro and bar menu, open all day). Booking recommended on +33 (0)4 50 09 36 38.
Is there a reduced rate for children?
Yes: a reduced rate of 12 € applies to under-18s, students and jobseekers with proof (not valid for the Carré Or category).
Is the venue accessible to people with reduced mobility?
Yes, the Impérial Palace is accessible to people with reduced mobility and offers easy access to the festival's various spaces.
