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✈️How to get to MARSEILLE JAZZ DES CINQ CONTINENTS
Planning your trip to MARSEILLE JAZZ DES CINQ CONTINENTS? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), about 20 km from the venue.
- Allow about 28 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône 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 MARSEILLE JAZZ DES CINQ CONTINENTS
Accommodation near the MARSEILLE JAZZ DES CINQ CONTINENTS 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 Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône, 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 Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🌤️MARSEILLE JAZZ DES CINQ CONTINENTS 2026 weather
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🗺️Things to do near MARSEILLE JAZZ DES CINQ CONTINENTS
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around MARSEILLE JAZZ DES CINQ CONTINENTS. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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📋About
Marseille Jazz des Cinq Continents 2026: world jazz in Marseille, France
The Marseille Jazz des Cinq Continents festival takes over the Cour de la Vieille Charité in Marseille, Provence, for twelve days devoted to jazz and world music. From July 1 to 12, 2026, this Mediterranean festival celebrates the crossovers between contemporary jazz, afrobeat, reggae and traditions from five continents.
The 2026 edition brings together 13 international artists. Headliners Abdullah Miniawi, Israel Galvan and Michael Leonhart embody the diversity of today's jazz. Marcus Miller, Erik Truffaz and Gilles Peterson represent jazz legends.
The festival explores acid jazz, contemporary jazz, calypso and hip-hop. Ezra Collective, GoGo Penguin, Kyoto Jazz Massive and Awa Ly complete a cosmopolitan lineup.
From July 1 to 12, 2026, the Vieille Charité in Marseille celebrates jazz from five continents. Discover this world jazz programme in the historic setting of Marseille's Panier district.
❓FAQ
When and where does Marseille Jazz des cinq continents 2026 take place?
The core of the festival runs from 1 to 12 July 2026, mainly in the courtyard of the Vieille Charité in Marseille, with evenings staged in partnership with the Musées de Marseille. The season then continues with a series of concerts in the autumn (November and December 2026).
How do I book tickets?
Tickets for each concert are sold online through Weezevent, accessible from the festival's official website.
