Chinon en Jazz

Jazz takes over the royal city

Every year in June, the city of Chinon vibrates to the sounds of jazz thanks to the Chinon en Jazz festival. This completely free event has become a must-attend on the Chinon cultural calendar, offering a program that reflects all the diversity of contemporary jazz.

Exceptional heritage sites

What makes Chinon en Jazz unique is the exceptional quality of its concert venues. Musicians perform in remarkable heritage sites:

• The Royal Fortress of Chinon: concerts at the top of the fortress with panoramic views of the Vienne river
• The Collegiate Church of Saint-Mexme: exceptional acoustics in this 11th-century building
• Place du Général de Gaulle: the beating heart of the city, an open-air stage
• Jardin Dubruel: a green setting for intimate concerts
• La Devinière / Rabelais Museum: opening concert in the birthplace of Rabelais

A varied and festive program

The Chinon en Jazz program is designed to appeal to all audiences. From traditional jazz to experimental jazz, including free jazz, vocal jazz, swing, and improvised music, the festival celebrates jazz in all its richness. The 2025 edition notably featured Marion Rampal, Srdjan Ivanovic Modular, Abysskiss, Grand Slam, Not Only A Trio, French Quarter, the Elie Garcia Trio, and the Trucking Sisters.

A partnership between Le Petit Faucheux and the City

The festival is organized by Le Petit Faucheux, a jazz and improvised music venue in Tours, in partnership with the City of Chinon and with the support of the Department of Indre-et-Loire. This collaboration ensures a high-quality artistic program and professional organization.

24 years of jazz in Chinonais

Founded in the early 2000s, Chinon en Jazz celebrated its 24th edition in 2025. In nearly a quarter of a century, the festival has built a loyal audience of enthusiasts while attracting new spectators drawn by the free admission and the quality of the concerts offered in an exceptional heritage setting.