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Sons d'Hiver 2026: Jazz and World Music Festival in Maisons-Alfort

Sons d'Hiver warms up winter evenings with jazz and world music programming at Théâtre Claude Debussy in Maisons-Alfort. From February 10-21, 2026, this festival offers 11 concerts exploring the boundaries of contemporary jazz and global musical traditions. Since its creation, the event has established itself as a demanding gathering for improvised music and cultural encounters. The intimate setting of Théâtre Claude Debussy encourages attentive listening and discovery.

The 2026 edition features bold programming led by Antonio Sanchez, Béla Fleck, and Edmar Castaneda. The lineup also includes Keyvan Chemirani, Kayhan Kalhor, and Eve Risser. This selection combines Latin American jazz fusion, Persian percussion, and European free improvisation.

Musically, Sons d'Hiver explores the territories of jazz fusion, free improvisation, and post-bop. Sub-genres like latin jazz, bluegrass, Persian classical, Persian pop, and avant-garde weave a cosmopolitan palette. There are also touches of folk and classical enriching this mosaic where ancestral traditions and contemporary experimentations dialogue freely.

Sons d'Hiver 2026 will take place February 10-21 at Théâtre Claude Debussy in Maisons-Alfort. For lovers of contemporary jazz, demanding world music, and bold improvisations, it's the unmissable winter Paris-region rendezvous.