Côte d’Azur: a land of jazz… and festivals! | Côte d’Azur France / French Riviera

Jazz à Juan Festival

At the dawn of the 1950s, the French discovered Duke Ellington and Sidney Bechet thanks to the 33 rpm record. Two sacred monsters of jazz came to France to play in just two cities: Paris and Juan-les-Pins. Revolutionary for its time, the Jazz à Juan festival has welcomed the jazz pantheon since 1960: Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, George Benson and even Ray Charles, who gave his very first European concert here… It’s easy to see why Jazz à Juan is THE legendary festival on the Côte d’Azur!

In the eyes of stars from all over the world, the Gould Pine Forest is the image of La Scala in Milan for an opera artist. Gospel, blues, swing, bebop, jazz-rock, modern jazz or electro-jazz, sacred monsters and rising stars deliver authentic jazz, with the Mediterranean Sea and its sunset in the background of each concert.

From July 10 to 20, 2025, the artists will rock the seaside resort to the delight of festival-goers.

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The Nice Jazz Fest

The Nice Jazz Festival, renamed Nice Jazz Fest’, is set to be an exceptional event in 2025, celebrating its 77th anniversary with a varied program that attracts jazz fans from all over the world.

Takingplace from July 24 to 27, 2025, this iconic festival transforms the beautiful city of Nice into a dynamic stage for the spellbinding sounds of jazz, whether contemporary or classical. This edition will welcome jazz legends and promising new talents alike, offering memorable performances in iconic venues such as the Théâtre de Verdure and Place Masséna.

In addition to concerts, the festival will feature workshops, meetings with artists and exhibitions, making Nice Jazz Fest’ 2025 a must-see event for music and culture enthusiasts.

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The Jazz à Ramatuelle festival

38 years ago, the village letter carrier brought jazz to Ramatuelle. The meeting of the “swing factor” with Guy Lafitte, the great French saxophonist, was a major turning point in what is now a “real” jazz festival! Indeed, the natural, soothing atmosphere of the Jardins du Théâtre provides a truly serene setting for artists from the French and international jazz scene, conducive to the most captivating melodic and vocal performances.

From June 24 to 28, 2025, the soul of jazz is at play at the Jazz à Ramatuelle festival! An eclectic program and a musical melting pot drive the jazz prodigies who present their albums between fierce energy and true gentleness. A magical atmosphere, five exceptional evenings, and all the soul of jazz to be savored in an enchanting setting.

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Jazz at Roquebrune-Cap-Martin

From July 17 to 19, 2025, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin will be a must-see summer destination on the Côte d’Azur, thanks to two cultural highlights that combine music, nature and the good life. Throughout August, the “Cap sous les étoiles” festival invites you to magical evenings in the Cap-Martin park, with a varied program alternating concerts of contemporary music, French variety and comedy shows. The setting, between the sea and the pines, enhances each performance and offers a unique experience, with your feet in the grass and your head under the stars.

In September, the atmosphere changes, but the wonder remains with theeco-festival “La Note Verte“. Free of charge and open to all, this event offers intimate concerts at sunrise and sunset, with a backdrop of jazz and Latin music. A soothing, convivial atmosphere, highlighting artists committed to an environmentally-friendly approach. Two complementary events that brilliantly illustrate Roquebrune-Cap-Martin’s cultural, festive and sustainable identity.

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Not forgetting the more intimate ones!

The most perched is undoubtedly the Peillon Jazz Festival! Considered one of the most beautiful perched villages in France, Peillon is hosting its second jazz festival. From July 5 to 7, 2025, no less than four evenings of jazz await you. Each evening features 3 exceptional concerts by immensely talented artists.

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The 2025 edition of the Jazz à Porquerolles Festival will be dedicated to world music and the Resistance. And it’s at Fort Sainte Agathe that the score will be played. The festival opens on July 5 with an exceptional concert, the prelude to a series of spellbinding evenings. This is followed by a host of artists from the four corners of the globe, to be discovered until July 7, 2025. Pure pleasure and dream programming to sweeten the mood.

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For the third edition ofApéro’jazz, Peymeinade welcomes So’ Jazz on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Come and enjoy this warm evening in the heart of the old village and listen to jazz at aperitif time Buvette and foodtrucks on site.

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From July 19 to 27, 2025, the Saint-Paul-de-Vence Classique & Jazz Festival welcomes classical music and jazz enthusiasts to one of the most beautiful villages in the south of France. Baroque, jazz, piano recitals and quartets of geniuses enchant the Place de la Courtine and the Fondation Maeght around artists as varied as they are complementary.

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From August 7 to 9, 2025, the enchanting setting of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat’s Jardin de la Paix, sheltered by pine trees and cradled by the sea, will play host to the 12th edition of Saint Jazz Cap Ferrat. Yusan, Omar Sosa and the Lehmanns brothers will bring the many colors of jazz to life in this exceptional setting.

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Every Friday evening from June 27 to September 12, 2025, the Jazz au Château festival in Cagnes-sur-Mer attracts loyal audiences and tourists to its jazz concerts. These events energize the economic life of the Vieux-Bourg and enrich the discovery of the medieval site of Haut-de-Cagnes.

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Festi-Jazz is a week of jazz in Saint-Cézaire-sur-Siagne! Masterclasses, concerts and a festive atmosphere all week long, for the pleasure of Jazz shared by participants and audiences alike! See you from July 27 to August 3, 2025!

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