Jazz à Barraux
Jazz festival at Fort Barraux in Grésivaudan
About Jazz à Barraux
Jazz à Barraux: Jazz at the heart of Fort Barraux
Since 2018, the Jazz à Barraux festival has been resonating with jazz within the walls of Fort Barraux, an impressive fortress in Grésivaudan overlooking the Isère valley. Driven by the association Itinéraire Bis, this 100% associative festival has quickly established itself as a must-attend musical event in the Grésivaudan valley.
An exceptional heritage setting
Fort Barraux, a historic monument located on the heights of the commune of Barraux, offers a unique setting for hosting jazz concerts. This fortress, with a history dating back to the 16th century, combines military heritage and remarkable acoustics, creating a singular atmosphere that enhances the audience's musical experience. The festival utilizes the various spaces of the fort to offer concerts in varied and intimate configurations.
A demanding and accessible jazz program
Jazz à Barraux offers a program that covers the entire spectrum of jazz: from classic jazz to contemporary jazz, including swing, bebop, and current creations. The festival favors regional and national artists, providing a showcase for the vibrant and creative jazz scene. Each edition features several evenings of concerts, allowing the public to discover different facets of jazz.
A family-friendly and participatory festival
Jazz à Barraux stands out for its family-friendly and participatory dimension. Beyond the concerts, the festival offers vocal workshops open to all, family musical walks in the communes of Grésivaudan, and shows for young audiences that introduce children to jazz. These complementary activities make the festival a true intergenerational cultural event.
Affordable prices
With prices ranging from 5 to 20 euros for full price and discounts for families, as well as free admission for under 12s, Jazz à Barraux affirms its commitment to making jazz accessible to the widest possible audience. This pricing policy reflects the associative and volunteer spirit that drives the festival.
A reach throughout the Grésivaudan
The festival is not limited to Fort Barraux: concerts and shows are organized in the surrounding communes of Grésivaudan, bringing jazz closer to the residents. The festival also collaborates with the ARTIS association to offer exhibitions at Fort Barraux, enriching the event's cultural offerings. A concert season is also planned outside the festival period, extending the musical activity throughout the year.
Jazz à Barraux — edition 2026
The 9th edition of Jazz à Barraux takes place from May 29 to June 7, 2026 at Fort Barraux and in several municipalities of Grésivaudan (Villard-Bonnot, Saint-Vincent-de-Mercuze, Pontcharra). On the program: about ten concerts mixing jazz and world music with Ottilie [B], Eve Risser & Naïny Diabaté, Mathias Levy & Lou Tavano, Leïla Martial & Elie Dufour, the Sébastien Joulie Quintet, the Trio Joséphine, Moustik Haterz, as well as brass bands, a cine-concert, musical walks and workshops.
9th Edition — Jazz à Barraux 2026
From May 29 to June 7, 2026, the Itinéraire Bis association celebrates the 9th edition of Jazz à Barraux with a program that celebrates the diversity of jazz and world music. For ten days, the festival takes over Fort Barraux as well as several municipalities in Grésivaudan (Villard-Bonnot, Saint-Vincent-de-Mercuze, Pontcharra) to offer free and paid concerts, brass bands, a cine-concert, a show for young audiences, a musical walk, an improvisation workshop and screenings.
Headliners 2026
- Ottilie [B] — chanson (Villard-Bonnot, May 29)
- Eve Risser & Naïny Diabaté — jazz & African music (Fort Barraux, June 5)
- Mathias Levy & Lou Tavano — « Chant Song » (Fort Barraux, June 6)
- Trio Joséphine — tribute to Louis Armstrong (Fort Barraux, June 6)
- Sébastien Joulie Quintet — « Loaded », contemporary jazz (Fort Barraux, June 6)
- Leïla Martial & Elie Dufour — « Karma Bazar », vocal jazz and nomadic cultures (Fort Barraux, June 7)
- Moustik Haterz — jazz fusion (Fort Barraux, June 7)
A friendly and family-oriented festival
True to its 100% associative spirit, the 2026 edition maintains its family and participatory dimension with free brass band evenings, a free access closing day on Sunday, June 7 (collective improvisation workshop, midday concerts, musical walk in Barraux, screening of the film « Herbie »), moderate prices and free admission for children under 12. Refreshments and catering are provided on site, with carpooling organized to the Fort.
Programme Jazz à Barraux 2026
Friday, May 29, 2026
- 8:00 PM — Ottilie [B] « En Boucle » · Chanson · Espace Aragon, Villard-Bonnot · Espace Aragon ticket office (preferential festival rate)
Saturday, May 30, 2026
- 3:00 PM — Zelia Duo · Jazz standards, pop & compositions · EHPAD Les Cascades, Saint-Vincent-de-Mercuze · free, all audiences
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
- 8:00 PM — Cine-concert « Soundtrack for a Coup d'État » · Jazz during the Cold War · Cinéma Jean Renoir, Pontcharra · Cinéma Jean Renoir rate
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
- 7:00 PM — Evening « All out Brass Band! » with Chouette Fanfare, In Your Brass and FAN · Esplanade du Fort Barraux · free
Friday, June 5, 2026
- 6:30 PM — Sunshine in Ohio · Folk, blues, bluegrass · Esplanade du Fort Barraux · free
- 8:30 PM — Eve Risser & Naïny Diabaté · Jazz & African music · Salle Vauban, Fort Barraux · 14 € adult, 12 € reduced, free -12 years · HelloAsso ticket office
Saturday, June 6, 2026
- 3:30 PM — Sébastien Joulie Quintet « Loaded » · Contemporary jazz · Salle Vauban, Fort Barraux · free participation
- 6:00 PM — Trio Joséphine « Armstrong » · Tribute to Louis Armstrong · Esplanade du Fort Barraux · 20 € adult, 16 € reduced, free -12 years (combined ticket with 8 PM concert)
- 8:00 PM — Mathias Levy & Lou Tavano « Chant Song » · Esplanade du Fort Barraux · 20 € adult, 16 € reduced, free -12 years (combined ticket with 6 PM concert)
Sunday, June 7, 2026
- 11:00 AM — Collective improvisation workshop · Fort Barraux · free upon registration
- 11:30 AM / 1:00 PM / 5:00 PM — Screenings of the film « Herbie » · Fort Barraux · free
- 12:30 PM — Midday concerts · Fort Barraux · free
- 2:00 PM — Musical walk in Barraux · free upon registration
- 4:00 PM — Moustik Haterz · Jazz fusion · Salle Vauban, Fort Barraux · free participation
- 6:00 PM — Leïla Martial & Elie Dufour « Karma Bazar » · Vocal jazz & nomadic cultures · Esplanade du Fort Barraux · 14 € adult, 12 € reduced, free -12 years
Highlights Jazz à Barraux 2026
- 9th edition from May 29 to June 7, 2026 — ten days of jazz in Grésivaudan
- Concerts at Fort Barraux and in several neighboring municipalities (Villard-Bonnot, Saint-Vincent-de-Mercuze, Pontcharra)
- Headliners: Ottilie [B], Eve Risser & Naïny Diabaté, Mathias Levy & Lou Tavano, Leïla Martial & Elie Dufour, Trio Joséphine
- Free brass band evening on June 3, free access closing day on June 7
- Cine-concert « Soundtrack for a Coup d'État » at Cinéma Jean Renoir in Pontcharra
- Improvisation workshop, musical walk, show for young audiences — free for children under 12
Prices Jazz à Barraux 2026
Practical information — Jazz à Barraux
Practical Information — Jazz à Barraux
Location and access
The festival primarily takes place at Fort Barraux, commune of Barraux, 38530, in the Grésivaudan valley.
By car: Barraux is located about 35 km northeast of Grenoble, on the road to Chambéry. From the A41 (Grenoble-Chambéry), take the Pontcharra/Barraux exit. Parking is available near the Fort.
By public transport: The nearest TER train station is Pontcharra-sur-Bréda, served by Grenoble-Chambéry trains. Transisère bus lines also serve Barraux.
Prices
- Full price: 5 to 20 euros depending on the concert
- Reduced price: 3 to 16 euros
- Under 12s: free
Dates
The festival takes place every year in June, over approximately one week.
Registration
Registration for vocal workshops and musical walks is by email at [email protected].
Contact
Association Itinéraire Bis
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: Jazz à Barraux
Website: www.jazzabarraux.fr
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Fort Barraux, 38530 Barraux