Jazz à Pau
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Edition 2026 — Jazz à Pau
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.
Programme
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.
Highlights
- 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
Prices
From 10.00€ — 200.00€
Where does it take place — Jazz à Pau
Complexe Culturel du Foirail
Contact Jazz à Pau
Jazz à Pau in brief
History of Jazz à Pau
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