Grenoble Alpes Métropole Jazz Festival
Jazz in all its forms in the Grenoble metropolitan area
About Jazz Festival Grenoble
The Grenoble Alpes Métropole Jazz Festival is a jazz festival organized every autumn by the Jazz Club de Grenoble since 2005. For two weeks, about ten towns in the Grenoble metropolitan area host concerts in partner venues. The eclectic and demanding program showcases jazz in all its forms: contemporary jazz, swing, soul, funk, Brazilian music, afro-jazz, and world music. The festival highlights both international artists and the local and regional scene.
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The jazz event of the Grenoble metropolitan area
Created in 2005 by the Jazz Club de Grenoble, the Grenoble Alpes Métropole Jazz Festival has become over the years an essential event for jazz lovers in the Alps. Every autumn, for two weeks between late September and mid-October, the festival takes over about ten partner venues spread across eight to ten towns in the Grenoble metropolitan area, from Fontaine to Grenoble, including Échirolles, Saint-Martin-d'Hères, Meylan, Seyssinet-Pariset, and many other municipalities.
An eclectic and demanding program
The Grenoble Alpes Métropole Jazz Festival stands out for its program that embraces jazz in all its diversity. Each edition is structured around three complementary musical axes: international and multicultural jazz, with artists from all over the world; the French scene, which highlights the most promising talents and established artists of French jazz; and the local scene, which showcases musicians from the region who have gained regional or national recognition.
Over the years, the festival has hosted artists from very diverse backgrounds, mixing contemporary jazz, swing, bossa nova, Caribbean music, afro-jazz, soul, and funk. Masterclasses are regularly offered, allowing the public to learn or improve their skills alongside professional musicians. Jam sessions complete the program and offer privileged moments of sharing between artists and festival-goers.
A festival rooted in its territory
Supported by the association Jazz Club de Grenoble, founded in 1956 and entirely run by passionate volunteers, the festival is part of a cultural democratization initiative. By taking over municipal performance halls, MJCs (Maison des Jeunes et de la Culture), and cultural spaces throughout the metropolitan area, it allows a wide audience to access quality concerts at affordable prices. This strong territorial presence, supported by Grenoble Alpes Métropole, makes this festival a unifying event that actively contributes to the cultural influence of the Grenoble metropolitan area.
More than twenty years of jazz in the Alps
Since its first edition in 2005, the Grenoble Alpes Métropole Jazz Festival has built a loyal and growing audience while constantly renewing its program. From intimate quartet performances to spectacular big bands, from jazz singers to virtuoso percussionists, each edition offers its share of discoveries and emotions. The festival thus contributes to keeping jazz alive in the Grenoble metropolitan area and to building bridges between musical cultures from around the world.
Jazz Festival Grenoble — edition 2026
22nd edition of the Grenoble Alpes Métropole Jazz Festival. The annual jazz event in the Grenoble metropolitan area returns for two weeks of concerts in the partner venues of the metropolitan area, with a program mixing international artists and the local scene.
22nd Edition: Jazz Returns to the Grenoble Metropolitan Area
The Grenoble Alpes Métropole Jazz Festival returns for its 22nd edition in the autumn of 2026. True to its usual schedule, the festival is expected to take place from late September to mid-October 2026 in the partner venues of the Grenoble metropolitan area.
Organized by the Jazz Club de Grenoble, an association founded in 1956, the festival will continue its mission of introducing jazz in all its forms to a wide audience. As every year, the program will be structured around three axes: international and multicultural jazz, the contemporary French scene, and local talents.
After a 21st edition dedicated to Brazil, this new edition promises new musical discoveries in about ten towns of the Grenoble metropolitan area. The full program will be unveiled during the summer of 2026 on the Jazz Club de Grenoble website.
Highlights Jazz Festival Grenoble 2026
- 22nd edition of the festival organized by the Jazz Club de Grenoble
- Two weeks of concerts in the Grenoble metropolitan area
- Program mixing international jazz, French scene, and local artists
- Concerts in about ten partner venues
- Masterclasses and jam sessions
- Accessible prices for all audiences
Prices Jazz Festival Grenoble 2026
Practical information — Jazz Festival Grenoble
Practical Information
Access
The Grenoble Alpes Métropole Jazz Festival takes place in several venues across the Grenoble metropolitan area. The headquarters of the Jazz Club de Grenoble is located at Salle Stendhal, 5 rue Hauquelin, 38000 Grenoble (MJC les Allobroges, opposite the Musée de Peinture).
Concerts are held in various towns in the metropolitan area, including:
- Fontaine: Salle Edmond Vigne (23 rue des Alpes) and La Source (38 avenue Lénine)
- Grenoble: Salle Stendhal (5 rue Hauquelin)
- And other partner venues in Échirolles, Saint-Martin-d'Hères, Meylan, Seyssinet-Pariset, Le Pont-de-Claix, Sassenage...
Transportation
- By tram: Line A, Hôtel de Ville de Fontaine stop for venues in Fontaine. The TAG network serves all municipalities in the metropolitan area.
- By car: From the A480 or A48 motorway, follow signs for the different towns. Free parking near the venues.
- By train: Grenoble station (TGV and TER lines), then tram or TAG bus to the concert venues.
Ticketing and Prices
Prices vary depending on the concerts and venues:
- Full price: from 10 euros
- Reduced price: from 5 euros (students, job seekers)
- Jazz Club members: free entry or preferential rate depending on the concert
The annual membership for the Jazz Club de Grenoble is 140 euros (full price) or 100 euros (reduced price), giving access to the entire season of over 35 concerts.
Reservations by email: [email protected]
Accessibility
Most partner venues are accessible to people with reduced mobility. Please inquire with each concert venue for specific accessibility conditions.
Catering
Some venues offer aperitif or light meal options before concerts. The towns in the metropolitan area also offer numerous restaurants and shops near the performance venues.
Contact
Jazz Club de Grenoble - Salle Stendhal, 5 rue Hauquelin, 38000 Grenoble. Phone: 06 32 68 05 97. Website: www.jazzclubdegrenoble.fr
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Salles partenaires de l'agglomération grenobloise
Salle Edmond Vigne, 23 rue des Alpes, 38600 Fontaine