Jazz à Pau
International jazz season at the Foirail de Pau
2026
About Jazz à Pau
Jazz à Pau — edition 2026
The 5th Jazz à Pau season runs from September 18, 2026, to May 15, 2027, at the Complexe Culturel du Foirail, featuring seven double concerts curated by Stéphane Kochoyan and two non-subscription concerts at the Théâtre Saint-Louis and the Zénith. The program includes: Airelle Besson & Lionel Suarez, Andréa Motis, Roberto Fonseca & Vincent Segal, the 56th Chicago Blues Festival, Brad Mehldau, Stochelo Rosenberg Trio, Anne Paceo, Youssoupha, and Eliane Elias.
2026-2027 Season - Jazz à Pau, 5th Anniversary
The Jazz à Pau 2026-2027 season marks the fifth anniversary of this international jazz event at the Complexe Culturel du Foirail in Pau. The program, curated by Stéphane Kochoyan (member of the Académie du Jazz), brings together seven double concerts at Le Foirail from September 2026 to May 2027, as well as two non-subscription concerts at the Théâtre Saint-Louis and the Zénith de Pau.
This anniversary season blends contemporary jazz, blues, gypsy jazz, and world music, featuring world-renowned headliners such as American pianist Brad Mehldau, Brazilian pianist Eliane Elias, drummer Anne Paceo, and gypsy guitarist Stochelo Rosenberg.
Subscriptions and individual tickets are available from Pau Pyrénées Tourisme (Place Royale) and online via the Tourist Office's ticketing service.
Highlights Jazz à Pau 2026
- 5th anniversary season of Jazz à Pau
- 7 double concerts at the Complexe Culturel du Foirail
- 2 non-subscription concerts (Théâtre Saint-Louis, Zénith)
- Headliners: Brad Mehldau, Eliane Elias, Anne Paceo, Roberto Fonseca, Youssoupha
- Program curated by Stéphane Kochoyan
Programme Jazz à Pau 2026
Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19, 2026 — Le Foirail, 8 PM
« Ladies, Trumpets & Songs » evening: Airelle Besson & Lionel Suarez Duo (trumpet & accordion) followed by Andréa Motis Guitar Trio (trumpet and vocals, Barcelona).
Thursday, October 15, 2026 — Théâtre Saint-Louis, 8 PM (non-subscription)
Carte blanche to the Conservatoire (Chazarenc Duo).
Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7, 2026 — Le Foirail, 8 PM
Roberto Fonseca & Vincent Segal — « Une Nuit parisienne à La Havane » (A Parisian Night in Havana), a meeting between the Cuban pianist and the French cellist.
Friday, December 11 and Saturday, December 12, 2026 — Le Foirail, 8 PM
56th Chicago Blues Festival on the theme « Back to Mississippi », directed by guitarist Zac Harmon, with Kingston Livingston and Lady Adrena. Opening act: Gladys Amoros & Michel Foizon 5tet.
Friday, February 5 and Saturday, February 6, 2027 — Le Foirail, 8 PM
Brad Mehldau — « Quatorze rêveries » (Fourteen Reveries), recital by the American pianist.
Friday, March 12 and Saturday, March 13, 2027 — Le Foirail, 8 PM
Stochelo & Mozes Rosenberg Trio — « Gypsy Guitar Magic », virtuoso gypsy jazz.
Thursday, April 1, 2027 — Zénith de Pau (non-subscription)
Youssoupha — « Gospel Symphonique Experience », accompanied by the Conservatoire's string orchestra.
Friday, April 9 and Saturday, April 10, 2027 — Le Foirail, 8 PM
Anne Paceo — « Atlantis », an immersive electro-jazz project inspired by the ocean.
Friday, May 14 and Saturday, May 15, 2027 — Le Foirail, 8 PM
Eliane Elias, Brazilian pianist and singer, closes the 5th season.
Prices Jazz à Pau 2026
Individual tickets (on sale from July 10, 2026): 10 € (under 26) · 20 € (reduced rate / folding seats) · 35 € (category A).
Ticketing: Pau Pyrénées Tourisme (Place Royale), at 05 59 27 27 08 and online at eboutique.pau-pyrenees.com.
Practical information — Jazz à Pau
Location
Complexe Culturel du Foirail, Pau (64000).
Period
From September to May, seven concerts spread throughout the season.
Prices
7-concert subscription
- Full price: 200 euros
- Reduced price: 115 euros
- Young people (under 26): 60 euros
Individual tickets
- Category A: 35 euros
- Category B (Foirail seats): 20 euros
- Reduced price: 20 euros
- Young people: 10 euros
Ticketing
- Pau Pyrénées Tourist Office, Place Royale: Monday-Saturday 9 am-6 pm, Sunday 9:30 am-1 pm
- Phone: 05 59 27 27 08
- Email: [email protected]
- Online: eboutique.pau-pyrenees.com
Contact Pau Jazz
- Website: paujazz.fr
- Headquarters: 6 chemin du Broc, 64160 Morlaàs
Jazz à Pau: an exceptional season at the foot of the Pyrenees
The Jazz à Pau season has established itself as one of the major musical events in the southwest of France. Programmed by Stéphane Kochoyan, a pianist, composer, and member of the Académie du Jazz, this international jazz season offers seven concerts from September to May in the magnificent Complexe Culturel du Foirail in Pau.
Le Foirail: a setting for jazz
The Complexe Culturel du Foirail, located in the heart of Pau, has a concert hall with 585 seats offering remarkable acoustics and a unique proximity to the artists. This modern cultural venue, recently inaugurated, has become the emblematic location for the Pau jazz season, hosting international ensembles in an intimate and warm setting.
An internationally renowned program
Each season, Jazz à Pau welcomes top artists from the world jazz scene. The 2025-2026 season notably features:
- Alfredo Rodríguez Trio: the Cuban pianist trained at the Berklee College of Music, protégé of Quincy Jones
- Fred Wesley & The New JB's + The Supersoul Brothers: the legendary trombonist of James Brown
- 55th Chicago Blues Festival: an evening dedicated to Chicago blues
- Stefano Di Battista 5tet – La Dolce Vita: the Italian saxophonist and his tribute to cinema
- André Manoukian 4tet – Anouch: the French-Armenian pianist and composer
- Stacey Kent: the Anglo-American jazz singer
- Paolo Fresu - Omar Sosa - Trilok Gurtu: an international trio bringing together Italy, Cuba, and India
The Pau Jazz association
The Pau Jazz association, founded to promote and develop jazz culture in Pau and Aquitaine, is the historic partner of this international season. Based in Morlàas, the association also organizes private meetings with professional musicians for its members, cultural events, and jazz awareness activities throughout the year.
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