Jazz festivals summer 2026

383Festivals
8Countries
6+Sub-genres

Summer 2026 is a major season for Jazz festivals: 383 events are scheduled from June through August, spread across three months covering Europe and beyond. July peaks with 185 Jazz festivals, ahead of the other summer months.

The monthly breakdown looks like this: June 2026 hosts 118 Jazz festivals, July 2026 185, and August 2026 80. 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 Montreal Jazz Festival 2026 (QC, 162 artists), JAZZ IN MARCIAC (France, 61 artists), Newport Jazz Festival 2026 (RI, 63 artists), Nn North Sea Jazz Festival (Netherlands, 73 artists), JAZZ A VIENNE (France, 52 artists). These festivals rank among the largest lineups of the season.

On the geographic side, Summer 2026 for Jazz is led by France (137), United Kingdom (53), United States (39). Broad European coverage lets festival-goers combine travel and music throughout the season.

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

Top Jazz festivals of summer 2026

#1Montreal Jazz Festival 2026QC
25 Jun 2026 — 4 Jul 2026Montreal162 artists
#2JAZZ IN MARCIACFR
20 Jul 2026 — 5 Aug 2026CHAPITEAU A MARCIAC61 artists
#3Newport Jazz Festival 2026RI
31 Jul 2026 — 2 Aug 2026Newport63 artists
#4Nn North Sea Jazz FestivalNL
10 Jul 2026 — 12 Jul 2026Rotterdam Ahoy73 artists
#5JAZZ A VIENNEFR
25 Jun 2026 — 11 Jul 2026THEATRE ANTIQUE DE VIENNE52 artists
#6Rochester Jazz Festival 2026NY
19 Jun 2026 — 27 Jun 2026Rochester146 artists
#7MARSEILLE JAZZ DES CINQ CONTINENTSFR
1 Jul 2026 — 12 Jul 2026COUR DE LA VIEILLE CHARITE A MARSEILLE39 artists
#8We Out HereGB
20 Aug 2026 — 23 Aug 2026We Out Here Festival74 artists
#9INTERNATIONAL DE JAZZ DE MONTREALFR
25 Jun 2026 — 4 Jul 2026GESU - CENTRE DE CREATIVITE A MONTREAL33 artists
#10JAZZ DJANGO REINHARDTFR
25 Jun 2026 — 28 Jun 2026PRAIRIE DU BOIS D'HYVER - PARC DU CHATEAU DE FONTAINEBLEAU26 artists

By month

118June 2026185July 202680August 2026

Jazz sub-genres

Jazz Fusion81Contemporary Jazz63Acid Jazz47Post-Bop42Jazz-Funk40Nu Jazz36

By country

137France53United Kingdom39United States14Germany13Spain11Netherlands8Italy8Belgium

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Frequently asked questions

How many Jazz festivals take place in Summer 2026?▼
383 Jazz festivals are scheduled in Summer 2026. The season runs from June through August, peaking in July (185 festivals).
What are the biggest Jazz festivals of Summer 2026?▼
The Jazz festivals with the largest lineups in Summer 2026 are: Montreal Jazz Festival 2026 (QC), JAZZ IN MARCIAC (France), Newport Jazz Festival 2026 (RI), Nn North Sea Jazz Festival (Netherlands), JAZZ A VIENNE (France).
Which countries have the most Jazz festivals this summer?▼
The most active countries for Jazz festivals in Summer 2026 are France (137), United Kingdom (53), United States (39), Germany (14), Spain (13).
Which month is best for a Jazz festival in summer 2026?▼
July 2026 is the busiest month with 185 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 (81), Contemporary Jazz (63), Acid Jazz (47), Post-Bop (42), Jazz-Funk (40).
How can I find more Jazz festivals?▼
Visit the Jazz festivals page for the full year-round list, or the summer 2026 festival hub to browse all genres of the season.