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✈️How to get to Jazzcontreband
Planning your trip to Jazzcontreband? 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 5 km from the venue.
- Major international airport nearby: Geneva International Airport (GVA), about 39 km away (more routes).
- Allow about 7 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 Jazzcontreband
Accommodation near the Jazzcontreband 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.
🗺️Things to do near Jazzcontreband
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around Jazzcontreband. 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
Le festival JazzContreBand fête en octobre 2026 sa 30e édition, à cheval sur la frontière franco-suisse entre Genève, Annemasse et Annecy où le réseau réunit une vingtaine de salles partenaires. Ce rendez-vous incontournable du jazz, de la soul, du blues et de la fusion propose plus de 80 concerts, des masterclasses et des temps forts culturels. Le concert d'ouverture, le 1er octobre à Château Rouge, réunira Erik Truffaz, l'Orchestre des Pays de Savoie et l'Orchestre de Chambre de Genève pour lancer cette édition anniversaire.
Parmi les premiers noms annoncés figurent des artistes de renommée internationale comme Fatoumata Diawara, James Carter, Bugge Wesseltoft et Julie Campiche, aux côtés de Dafné Kritharas, Shems Bendali, Charles Pasi, Airelle Besson, Baptiste Trotignon ou encore Eve Risser Ensemble. Le Tremplin JazzContreBand continue par ailleurs de mettre en lumière de jeunes talents programmés sur scène. La programmation complète de cette édition doit être dévoilée en juillet 2026.
