Jazz à Juan Festival in 2026 will take place from July 9 to 19

The legendary Jazz à Juan festival will take place from July 9 to 19, 2026 in Juan-les-Pins. The program will feature performances by world jazz stars against the backdrop of the Mediterranean Sea.

Legendary open-air stage

The Jazz à Juan festival takes place in the picturesque Pinède Gould - a place that means as much to jazz musicians as La Scala does to opera singers. The stage by the sea creates a unique atmosphere: spectators enjoy music against the backdrop of sunsets over the Mediterranean Sea.

Festival history

Founded in 1960, Jazz à Juan is one of the oldest jazz festivals in Europe. Legends have performed here: Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Louis Armstrong and Miles Davis. In 1960, Ray Charles gave his first European concert here.

2026 Program

In 2026, the festival will feature all jazz genres:

• classic jazz and swing
• bebop and modern jazz
• jazz-rock and electronic jazz

The exact lineup of participants will be announced closer to the festival dates.

Practical information

The festival takes place in the centre of Juan-les-Pins, 15 minutes from Antibes. Tickets will go on sale a few months before the event. We recommend booking accommodation in advance - during the peak season, hotels on the coast fill up quickly.