The Paris Jazz Festival is a signature open-air summer festival held outdoors in Floral Park in Paris, running from mid-June to late July. With over 30 concerts spread across eight weekends, performances take place at various locations within the park, featuring a lineup that highlights jazz, world music, and Afro-American genres like soul and blues.
LineUp of the Paris Jazz Festival
The Delta stage at the Paris Jazz Festival promises an array of captivating performances throughout the summer. Starting on June 30, 2024, at 3:30 pm with Antoine Berjeaut's enchanting melodies, the stage continues to host exceptional artists like Macha Gharibian on July 6, Aldorande on July 20, and the dynamic Leon Phal Quintet on July 28.
As August unfolds, the stage comes alive with the soulful sounds of the Charlotte Planchou Quartet on August 17, followed by the rhythmic beats of the Jeanne Michard Latin Quintet on August 25. Closing the month with poetic flair, Poetic Ways takes the stage on August 31, followed by the energetic Vincent Peirani—Jokers on September 8, along with the delightful Petite Lucette, ensuring a memorable conclusion to this musical journey.
Paris Jazz Festival is focused on promoting the French jazz scene. The festival hosts the Victoires du Jazz Award and showcases new techniques, like the Wave Field Synthesis system, a virtual acoustic experience, which was presented during the festival in 2013.
Location & Tickets
The festival is held against the verdant backdrop of Park Floral, a large public oasis located within the Bois de Vincennes. Daytime concerts at the Paris Jazz Festival are free to attend, with only the park entrance fee being charged. The park opens from 9:30 am to 8:00 pm. The entrance fee is €1.5 for half-price admission and €2.5 for full-price admission.
History of the Festival
Paris Jazz Festival was initiated in 1994 by two jazz fans, Franck Marchal and Olivier Bastardie. Every year, it attracts over 120,000 attendees. The event spans a diverse lineup of top international jazz players and singers performing on the beautiful Espace Delta Amphitheater stage. Past lineups included Didier Lockwood, Colin Vallon, Paolo Fresu, Franck Tortiller, Didier Lockwood, Thierry Eliez, André Ceccarelli, David Enhco, Kamilya Jubran & Sarah Murcia, Trilok Gurtu, Brad Mehldau, Lionel and Stéphane Belmondo, Richard Bona, Yom, Stéphane Galland, Guillaume Perret, Céline Bonacina, Elina Duni, Malted Milk, and others.
