D'Jazz Nevers Festival
A week of jazz and free music in the heart of Burgundy
About D'Jazz Nevers
Founded in 1987, the D'Jazz Nevers Festival is one of the unmissable jazz events in France. Every November, for eight days, it hosts around 150 artists for forty concerts in Nevers' cultural venues, attracting 10,000 spectators. Organized by Big Bang and accredited EFFE since 2015, it has hosted legends such as Nina Simone, Chet Baker, and Michel Petrucciani.
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D'Jazz Nevers Festival: A European Jazz Institution
Since 1987, the D'Jazz Nevers Festival has set the rhythm of autumn in Nevers to the sound of jazz in all its forms. Born from the desire to create an event of international scope in Burgundy, this festival quickly established itself as a must-visit destination for jazz lovers in France and Europe.
A Rich History of Nearly Four Decades
Created under the name "Rencontres internationales D'Jazz de Nevers," the festival has evolved while retaining its strong artistic identity. In 2023, it merged with the Regional Center for Jazz in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté to give birth to Big Bang, the structure that now manages the festival and works to promote jazz throughout the region. A member of the AJC and France Festival networks, the D'Jazz Nevers Festival has been accredited "Europe for Festivals, Festivals for Europe" (EFFE) since 2015, testifying to its continental recognition.
A Demanding and Eclectic Program
Each edition offers a panorama of contemporary French, European, and international jazz production, blending established artists and emerging talents. From traditional jazz to the most daring improvised music, the festival explores the full richness of the genre through concerts, artist residencies, film screenings, and encounters. The approximately 150 artists invited each year perform in about forty concerts spread over eight days.
Iconic Venues
The concerts take place in several prestigious venues in Nevers and its surroundings:
- La Maison (main hall): 2 boulevard Pierre de Coubertin, Nevers
- Théâtre municipal: Place des Reines de Pologne, Nevers
- Café Charbon: 10 rue Mademoiselle Bourgeois, Nevers
- Espace des Saules: Allée Pierre de Coubertin, Coulanges-lès-Nevers
A Popular and Accessible Festival
The D'Jazz Nevers Festival is distinguished by its conviviality and accessibility. In addition to ticketed concerts, the festival offers free events, artist meet-and-greets, and exhibitions, making this week a true cultural highlight for the entire city of Nevers and its surrounding area. With around 10,000 spectators each year, the festival significantly contributes to the cultural and economic dynamism of the territory.
A Prestigious Legacy
Throughout its editions, the D'Jazz Nevers Festival has hosted legends of world jazz on its stages: Nina Simone, Michel Petrucciani, Stéphane Grappelli, Chet Baker, Enrico Rava, and many others. This history illustrates the festival's constant ambition: to offer the public a top-level program in an intimate and warm setting.
D'Jazz Nevers — edition 2026
The 40th edition of the D'Jazz Nevers Festival will take place from November 7 to 14, 2026, marking four decades of jazz in Nevers. The largest jazz festival in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté will celebrate this anniversary with an exceptional program featuring around 150 artists in about forty concerts.
40th Edition - November 7 to 14, 2026
In 2026, the D'Jazz Nevers Festival celebrates its 40th edition, an anniversary that promises an exceptional program. From November 7 to 14, 2026, the festival will host, as every year, around 150 artists for about forty concerts in Nevers' cultural venues.
The full program will be unveiled in autumn 2026 on the festival's official website.
Highlights D'Jazz Nevers 2026
To Note for 2026
- Dates: Saturday, November 7 to Saturday, November 14, 2026
- 40th edition of the festival, a historic anniversary
- Around 150 artists and 40 concerts expected
- Program to be announced in autumn 2026
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Practical information — D'Jazz Nevers
Practical Information
Access and Transport
By car: Nevers is accessible via the A77 motorway from Paris (approx. 2h30) and the RCEA from Lyon and Clermont-Ferrand. Free parking is available in the city center near the concert venues. La Maison parking offers direct access to the main concert hall.
By train: Nevers station is served by direct trains from Paris-Bercy (approx. 2h) and regional connections from Dijon, Bourges, and Clermont-Ferrand. The station is a 10-minute walk from the city center. Shuttles may be organized during the festival.
By bus: The Taneo bus network serves the entire Nevers urban area, with stops near each concert venue.
Concert Venues
Concerts take place in several venues in Nevers:
- La Maison: 2 boulevard Pierre de Coubertin, 58000 Nevers — Main festival hall
- Théâtre municipal: Place des Reines de Pologne, 58000 Nevers — Historic venue in the heart of the city
- Café Charbon: 10 rue Mademoiselle Bourgeois, 58000 Nevers — Intimate jazz club
- Espace des Saules: Allée Pierre de Coubertin, 58660 Coulanges-lès-Nevers
Ticketing
Tickets are available online on the Big Bang website and at usual points of sale. For any ticketing information: [email protected] or 03 86 57 00 00. Some events are free and open to all. Festival passes offer access to the entire program at a preferential rate. Reduced rates for students, job seekers, and those under 18.
Accommodation
Nevers offers a varied range of accommodation: hotels of all categories, B&Bs, gites, and furnished rentals. It is highly recommended to book in advance during the festival week. The Nevers Tourist Office (Palais Ducal, Place de la République) can assist you with your accommodation search at 03 86 68 46 00.
Dining
Numerous restaurants and bars in Nevers city center offer menus and atmospheres suited to the festival. Café Charbon, a concert venue, also functions as a bar-restaurant. Nevers cuisine offers specialties to discover: negus, nougatine de Nevers, Loire Valley wines.
Accessibility
The main concert venues are accessible to people with reduced mobility. For any specific requests, contact the festival team at 03 86 57 88 51. An reception service is provided for people with disabilities.
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Where does it take place — D'Jazz Nevers
Théâtre municipal de Nevers et lieux culturels de Nevers
3 bis Place des Reines de Pologne, 58000 Nevers