Jazz à Juan
Europe's first open-air jazz festival, under the pine trees of Pinède Gould
About Jazz à Juan
Europe's first open-air jazz festival since 1960
The Jazz à Juan festival was born on July 7, 1960, on the initiative of Jacques Souplet and Jacques Hebey, in homage to Sidney Bechet, who had celebrated his wedding in Juan-les-Pins in 1951. Originally named "Festival International de Jazz d'Antibes Juan-les-Pins," it established itself as Europe's first open-air jazz festival, a precursor to a format that would revolutionize live music. The first edition was held simultaneously at the Fort Carré Stadium in Antibes and at the Pinède Gould in Juan-les-Pins, which became the festival's favorite venue from the concert on July 10, 1960.
A jazz pantheon under the umbrella pines
Over the years, Jazz à Juan has hosted the greatest jazz legends: Charlie Mingus in 1960, Ray Charles and Count Basie in 1961, Fats Domino and Dizzy Gillespie in 1962, Miles Davis and Sarah Vaughan in 1963. The list of artists who have graced the Pinède Gould stage constitutes a true pantheon of world jazz: Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Oscar Peterson, B.B. King, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, and many others. Numerous legendary live albums have been recorded there.
Pinède Gould, an exceptional natural setting
The Pinède Gould offers a unique setting for a music festival: an open-air stage nestled under centuries-old umbrella pines, a few meters from the Mediterranean. The natural acoustics of the place, the mild summer evenings, and the intimacy of this 3,000-seat green theater create an incomparable atmosphere, conducive to moments of musical grace. Concerts begin each evening at 8:30 PM in this enchanting ambiance.
2024 and 2025 Editions: Between Heritage and Modernity
The 2024 edition (63rd), from July 8 to 18, brought together Manu Katché, Toto, Selah Sue, and Dominique Fils-Aimé for a program blending jazz, pop, and world music. The 2025 edition (64th), from July 10 to 20, marked a strong comeback with AIR, Dianne Reeves, Jamie Cullum, Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, Gregory Porter, Herbie Hancock, Robert Plant Presents Saving Grace, Meshell Ndegeocello, and Ayo. Jammin' Juan, the professional arm of the festival, completes the program with showcases and meetings.
A major festival on the Côte d'Azur
Supported by the City of Antibes Juan-les-Pins, Jazz à Juan is part of the rich jazz tradition of the Côte d'Azur and remains one of the most prestigious jazz festivals in the world. Its international reach, exceptional history, and the magic of the Pinède Gould make it a must-attend event for jazz and live music lovers.
Jazz à Juan — edition 2026
The 65th edition of Jazz à Juan takes place from July 9 to 19, 2026 at the mythical Pinède Gould in Juan-les-Pins (Antibes). Ten evenings of concerts by the Mediterranean Sea, under century-old umbrella pines, with a program mixing jazz legends, international voices, and major figures of soul and world music.
Jazz à Juan 2026 — 65th Edition
From July 9 to 19, 2026, the Pinède Gould in Juan-les-Pins hosts the 65th edition of Jazz à Juan, one of Europe's oldest jazz festivals. Ten evenings of concerts facing the Mediterranean, in an emblematic setting on the French Riviera.
The 2026 program brings together international legends (Tom Jones, Seal, Marcus Miller, Goran Bregović, Thomas Dutronc), new voices of jazz (Samara Joy, Mica Millar, Maë Defays) and world music artists (Fatoumata Diawara, Dhafer Youssef, Keziah Jones). The closing night on July 19 is entrusted to Linda Lee Hopkins and her Gospel pour 100 Voix.
Practical Information
Ticket sales opened on March 25, 2026. Tickets are on sale on the official festival website, at the Antibes and Juan-les-Pins tourist offices, as well as on site at the entrance to the Pinède Gould from 18:30 on concert nights.
Programme Jazz à Juan 2026
2026 Program (Pinède Gould)
- Thursday, July 9: José James feat. China Moses « I Want You » (20:30) then Tom Jones (22:00) — opening night
- Saturday, July 11: Dhafer Youssef (20:30) then Morcheeba (22:00)
- Monday, July 13: Mica Millar (20:30) then Seal (22:00)
- Tuesday, July 14: Banksia Trio (19:30), Laura Anglade (20:40), Maë Defays (22:00) and fireworks (23:00) — city night
- Wednesday, July 15: Fatoumata Diawara (20:30) then Goran Bregović (22:00)
- Thursday, July 16: The Fearless Flyers (20:30) then Keziah Jones (22:00)
- Friday, July 17: Samara Joy (20:30) then Marcus Miller « We Want Miles! » (22:00)
- Saturday, July 18: New Sketches of Spain (Erik Truffaz feat. Antonio Lizana, 20:30) then Thomas Dutronc « Jazz & Friends » (22:00)
- Sunday, July 19: Linda Lee Hopkins & Gospel pour 100 Voix (20:30) — closing night
In addition to the paid concerts, the festival also offers the « Jammin'Summer » stages and « Jazz Experiences », which are free or have alternative access.
Prices Jazz à Juan 2026
Practical information — Jazz à Juan
Access
The festival takes place at the Pinède Gould, boulevard Baudoin, 06160 Juan-les-Pins.
- By train: Juan-les-Pins SNCF station (Cannes-Nice line), a 10-minute walk from Pinède Gould.
- By car: A8 motorway, Antibes exit, direction Juan-les-Pins. Parking nearby.
- By bus: Envibus network, lines serving Juan-les-Pins.
Prices
- Category 3: from 35 euros
- Category 2: from 45 euros
- Category 1: from 50 euros
Ticketing
Book online on the official website jazzajuan.com.
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Where does it take place — Jazz à Juan
Pinède Gould
Boulevard Baudoin, Pinède Gould, 06160 Antibes