Art et Jazz dans ma Cour Festival

A unique festival in the heart of the Champagne vineyards

Since 2010, the Art et Jazz dans ma Cour festival has established itself as a must-see cultural event in the Grand Reims region. Nestled in the village of Hermonville, just 12 km from Reims, in the heart of the Champagne vineyards, this biennial event transforms the village center into a vast open-air art gallery and jazz stage. Born from the initiative of a simple group of friends—including Stéphane Keyser—sharing their passion for music and visual arts, the festival has grown over the editions to become a major event attracting over 6,500 festival-goers.

An artistic trail through courtyards and barns

The originality of Art et Jazz dans ma Cour lies in its unique concept: the village streets are completely closed to traffic, and the town center becomes pedestrian for the weekend. Festival-goers wander freely through the streets to discover the works of about forty contemporary artists—painters, sculptors, photographers, and street artists—exhibited directly in the courtyards, barns, and barns of Hermonville residents. This proximity between artists, residents, and the public creates a friendly and warm atmosphere, conducive to exchange and discovery.

Four stages for jazz and groove

The musical aspect of the festival is equally rich. More than 20 groups and formations perform on four stages spread throughout the village:

• Place du Montcet — the main outdoor stage
• La Grange aux couleurs — an intimate space in a renovated barn
• La Ferme — a stage at the heart of a farm
• L'Église — concerts in an exceptional heritage setting

The musical program mixes jazz, groove, soul, funk, swing, and world music, with national and international headliners. The 2024 edition notably featured Yuri Buenaventura, Vincent Peirani & Emile Parisien, and Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox. For 2026, Malted Milk and Paris Combo are announced as headliners.

An event powered by volunteers

The festival is organized by the Hermon'Style association, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the village of Hermonville through cultural, sporting, and leisure events. Over 150 volunteers mobilize for each edition to ensure the welcome, logistics, catering, and security of the festival. Loyal partners also support the event, contributing to its sustainability and growing influence in the Grand Est region.

An original and diverse catering offer

The festival makes a point of offering varied and original catering, in line with the friendly spirit of the event. Food stalls and food trucks are spread along the route, allowing festival-goers to eat while enjoying concerts and exhibitions. The festive atmosphere continues until late in the evening on Saturday, with a headline concert as the highlight of the weekend.