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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.