Jazz à l'Ouest
Festival in Ille-et-Vilaine
2026
About Jazz à l'Ouest
Jazz à l'Ouest — edition 2026
The 36th edition of Jazz à l'Ouest takes place from November 3 to 21, 2026, in Rennes and its metropolitan area. For nearly three weeks, the festival offers more than 60 events in about twenty venues, mixing great French and international names, new local talents, and improvised music.
Jazz à l'Ouest — 36th edition (November 3 to 21, 2026)
For its 36th edition, Jazz à l'Ouest takes over Rennes and its metropolitan area from November 3 to 21, 2026. An autumnal festival rooted in its territory, it offers more than 60 events in about twenty venues in Rennes and its surroundings, with MJC Bréquigny as its beating heart.
The rich and eclectic program takes the audience on a musical journey of nearly three weeks to discover jazz in all its forms — instrumental jazz, vocal jazz, club formats, creations, and improvised music — mixing established artists and young talents. The festival continues its commitment to better visibility for women artists and to accessibility, with numerous free proposals and reduced prices.
Highlights Jazz à l'Ouest 2026
- Rennes, Ille-et-Vilaine
Programme Jazz à l'Ouest 2026
The 36th edition (November 3 to 21, 2026) offers more than 60 events spread across about twenty venues in Rennes and its metropolitan area. Among the announced artists and concerts:
- Yeko — afropop mixing Western and Sub-Saharan sounds
- Kwamé Ba (Fényan) — trio mixing traditional rhythms and jazz funk
- Ôdette Quartet and Take Two Duo — at Noktambül
- Célia Kameni — at Pôle Sud
- Bloom — at Château d'Apigné
- West Jazz Orchestra with pianist Kathrine Windfeld
The full program, schedules, and precise locations of each concert are published on the official website (jazzalouest.com).
Prices Jazz à l'Ouest 2026
Practical information — Jazz à l'Ouest
Practical Information
Locations — Jazz à l'Ouest is a multi-site festival. MJC Bréquigny (15 avenue Georges Graff, 35200 Rennes) is its beating heart, and the program unfolds in about twenty partner venues and locations in Rennes, its metropolitan area, and Ille-et-Vilaine.
Access — Concerts are spread across several venues in the Rennes metropolitan area. Consult the ticketing section for each concert on the official website for the precise location and access.
Prices — The festival emphasizes accessibility: many free offerings, reduced rates, and the Sortir! rate. Specific prices per concert and passes can be found on the official website.
Contact — MJC Bréquigny, 02 99 86 95 95, [email protected]. Official website: http://jazzalouest.com
Jazz à l'Ouest
Jazz à l'Ouest is a cultural event that takes place in Rennes, in Ille-et-Vilaine (Brittany). Jazz à l'Ouest is a jazz festival held in Rennes in November. The event offers a rich program mixing jazz, improvised music, and original creations in several venues in the city. The festival has established itself as a major jazz event in Brittany.
A meeting to discover
Each edition offers a rich and varied program, inviting the public to experience moments of sharing and discovery. The event contributes to the cultural dynamism and attractiveness of the Ille-et-Vilaine territory.
Information and program
To find out the detailed program and participation methods, consult the official channels of the event or local tourist offices.
Where does it take place — Jazz à l'Ouest
Jazz à l'Ouest in brief
History of Jazz à l'Ouest
Edition 2025 Jul 2025Other festivals near Rennes
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