Delle Jazz Festival
The Franco-Swiss jazz night in Delle, near Switzerland
About Jazz à Delle
The Delle Jazz Festival: Free Jazz at the Franco-Swiss Border
Nestled at the southern tip of the Territoire de Belfort, a few meters from the Swiss border and the town of Porrentruy, Delle (90100) hosts its jazz festival every summer. Organized by the association Delle Animation with the support of the City of Delle, the festival has for several years perpetuated a fine tradition of a jazzy night accessible to all, in the Halle des 5 Fontaines, Place de la République.
A Free and Cross-Border Festival
Free admission is one of the fundamental values of the Delle Jazz Festival. Open to all, without tickets or reservations, the concert allows residents of Delle and its surroundings – French and Swiss alike – to enjoy quality programming in a friendly atmosphere. Delle's geographical location, a stone's throw from Switzerland, gives this event a naturally cross-border dimension, bringing together audiences from both sides of the border.
An Eclectic Program Around Jazz
Each edition offers a program of two or three musical groups covering a wide spectrum of jazz and related music: vocal jazz, bossa nova, cool jazz, boogie-woogie, swing, blues, rhythm and blues, gypsy jazz… The variety of styles ensures there's something for everyone to enjoy throughout the evening.
The 2025 Edition: Three Bands for a Night of Jazz
On Saturday, June 14, 2025, the Halle des 5 Fontaines hosted three bands for a particularly successful jazz night. MYA Trio (bossa nova, cool jazz, and French chanson) opened the festivities at 7:30 PM with the warm voice of Myriam Lecomte. Pianist and singer LADYVA, nicknamed “The Queen of Boogie,” accompanied by her bassist and drummer, followed with an energetic performance that had the audience dancing. The evening concluded with the rhythm and blues group Rascal Syndicate, a quintet with 1950s-60s influences that set the venue ablaze until closing.
Alternating with Porrentruy
A unique feature of the festival is its alternating organization with our friends from the Swiss town of Porrentruy: some years, the main festival is organized on the Swiss side, reinforcing the bilateral nature and cultural solidarity between the two border towns.
The Halle des 5 Fontaines: A Venue at the Heart of Delle
The Halle des 5 Fontaines, located on Place de la République in Delle, is the town's multi-purpose hall. Its capacity and warm atmosphere make it an ideal setting for free jazz concerts. Seating and standing areas allow everyone to enjoy the show as they wish. Food and drinks are available on-site throughout the evening.
Jazz à Delle — edition 2026
The Delle Jazz Evening returns on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at the Halle des 5 Fontaines, true to its tradition of a free, cross-border jazz night. Organized by the Delle Animation association, the 2026 edition brings together three groups covering gypsy jazz, brass band, and New Orleans swing: Herr-Zigeuner, The Yellbows, and the Mama Shakers. Free admission, food and drink available on site.
2026 Edition — three groups for a night of jazz in Delle
The Delle Jazz Festival invites jazz lovers on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at the Halle des 5 Fontaines, in Delle, at the gates of Switzerland. Organized by the Delle Animation association, this free evening annually brings together residents of Delle and its surroundings, both French and Swiss sides, in a warm and festive atmosphere. For 2026, three groups will perform successively on stage starting at 7:30 PM.
A program between gypsy jazz, brass band, and New Orleans swing
The evening opens with Herr-Zigeuner, a group led by violinist Guillaume Singer, here in a trio alongside Pouti Reinhardt and Taissa Lafertin on guitars: a repertoire ranging from classical music to swing, including tango, musette waltzes, gypsy music, and personal compositions. Next up is The Yellbows, a quartet with Southern US accents blending blues, folk, and jazz with a joyful, humor-tinged brass band energy. The night concludes with the Mama Shakers, a Parisian group formed in 2016 that revisits traditional jazz with New Orleans influences, Tennessee country, and Memphis blues; having already performed at Jazz in Marciac, Fest Jazz, Les Arènes de Lunel, and Dixie Days, their 3rd album « Everytime I go back home » was named « album of the week » on FIP in 2024.
A free and friendly festival
As every year, admission is completely free, without tickets or reservations. Food and drinks are available on site throughout the evening to extend this moment in conviviality.
Programme Jazz à Delle 2026
Saturday, June 13, 2026 — Halle des 5 Fontaines, Delle
- 7:30 PM — Herr-Zigeuner · Gypsy jazz trio centered around violinist Guillaume Singer (Pouti Reinhardt and Taissa Lafertin on guitars), repertoire from classical to swing, tango, musette waltzes, and gypsy music.
- 8:45 PM — The Yellbows · Quartet with Southern US accents (Stephan Notari on vocals and washboard, Matthieu Maigre on trombone, Thibaud Roussel on banjo and guitar, Alexis Borrely on sousaphone), blending blues, folk, jazz, and brass band energy.
- 10:30 PM — Mama Shakers · Parisian group (Angela Strandberg trumpet and vocals, Hugo Proy clarinet, Baptiste Hec guitar and vocals, William Öhlund banjo, Gabriel Seyer double bass) that revisits traditional jazz with New Orleans swing, country, and blues influences.
Highlights Jazz à Delle 2026
- Completely free admission
- Three groups: gypsy jazz, brass band, and New Orleans swing
- The Mama Shakers, who have performed at Jazz in Marciac, closing the event
- Franco-Swiss cross-border evening at the Halle des 5 Fontaines
- Food and drink available on site
Prices Jazz à Delle 2026
Practical information — Jazz à Delle
Practical Information
Location
Halle des 5 Fontaines, 1 rue Jules Joachim, 90100 Delle.
Date
Generally in June (a Saturday evening). Specific dates announced by Delle Animation.
Times
Doors open at 7 PM. Evening until approximately midnight.
Prices
Free admission. Food and drinks available on-site.
Access
By car: D419 from Belfort (30 km north). D2 from Porrentruy / Boncourt (5 km border). Parking at Place de la République.
By train: Delle station (Belfort-Delle-Boncourt line, cross-border with Switzerland). 5 min walk.
Contact
Delle Animation Association: www.delle-animation.com
Delle Town Hall phone: 03 84 56 38 73
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Where does it take place — Jazz à Delle
Halle des 5 Fontaines
1 rue Jules Joachim, 90100 Delle