Jazz a Saint-Remy
Jazz festival in the heart of the Alpilles, in Saint-Remy-de-Provence
About Jazz a Saint-Remy
The revival of jazz in Saint-Remy
Jazz a Saint-Remy is a festival created in 2008 to revive the great jazz tradition that had made Saint-Remy-de-Provence famous in the 1970s and 1980s. At that time, the Saint-Remy jazz festival was one of the most interesting among French festivals, hosting top international artists. The new format, driven by a team of enthusiasts, focuses on showcasing jazz in all its musical colors, while also opening up to world music and favoring quality French musicians.
Concerts at the Alpilium and swing aperitifs
The festival takes place in September, usually over a long weekend, with main concerts at the Alpilium, Saint-Remy-de-Provence's performance hall. In parallel, free swing aperitifs liven up the town squares and terraces, offering relaxed musical moments in the late afternoon. These informal gatherings allow for the discovery of young talents and sharing a drink with music in the warm atmosphere of the Alpilles in late summer.
Workshops, picnics, and exhibitions
Jazz a Saint-Remy is not limited to concerts: the festival also offers instrumental and vocal jazz workshops, led by professional musicians, at the Hotel de Sade. Jazzy picnics in the farmhouses and estates of the Saint-Remy countryside offer moments of music and gastronomy in bucolic settings. Exhibitions dedicated to jazz complete the program, such as the Cabu Swing exhibition in 2024 at La Cour des Arts.
A human-sized festival
With its intimate scale and spirit of discovery, Jazz a Saint-Remy has established itself as a human-sized festival, where musical quality takes precedence over the size of the lineup. The concerts at the Alpilium, the dinner-concerts in the town center restaurants, and the free swing aperitifs create a friendly atmosphere that has made this autumn musical event in Provence famous.
Jazz a Saint-Remy — edition 2026
The 18th edition of Jazz a Saint-Remy, from Thursday, September 17 to Saturday, September 19, 2026, in Saint-Remy-de-Provence, in the heart of the Alpilles. Three evenings of concerts at the Alpilium with the R. Lemonnier Sextet, the Erik Truffaz / Antonio Lizana Octet, and the Stefano Di Battista Quintet, complemented by conservatory students, free swing aperitifs in the city center, and seasonal events (Belzaii in spring, Jazz sous les etoiles in July).
The 18th edition of Jazz a Saint-Remy
The 18th edition of Jazz a Saint-Remy will take place from Thursday, September 17 to Saturday, September 19, 2026, in Saint-Remy-de-Provence. The heart of the festival brings together three evenings of concerts at the Alpilium, the city's performance hall, featuring a demanding jazz program mixing international headliners and young talents.
The September 2026 concerts
Thursday, September 17, opens the festival with conservatory students, followed by the R. Lemonnier Sextet. Friday, September 18, highlights the octet bringing together trumpeter Erik Truffaz and saxophonist Antonio Lizana, a fusion of jazz, electro, and flamenco. Saturday, September 19, concludes with the Stefano Di Battista Quintet, led by the Italian saxophonist. In parallel with the evenings at the Alpilium, free swing aperitifs liven up the squares and terraces of the city center.
A year-round jazz season
Beyond the September weekend, the Jazz a Saint-Remy association enlivens the season with a spring concert (Belzaii, May 30, 2026) and the Jazz sous les etoiles evening on July 11, 2026, as well as workshops, jazzy picnics, and exhibitions. True to its spirit of conviviality and discovery, the festival favors an intimate setting where musical quality takes precedence over the size of the lineup.
Programme Jazz a Saint-Remy 2026
Thursday, September 17, 2026 - Alpilium
- Conservatory students' concert
- R. Lemonnier Sextet
Friday, September 18, 2026 - Alpilium
- Erik Truffaz / Antonio Lizana Octet - a meeting between trumpeter Erik Truffaz and saxophonist-singer Antonio Lizana
Saturday, September 19, 2026 - Alpilium
- Stefano Di Battista Quintet - a quintet led by Italian saxophonist Stefano Di Battista
In addition to the evenings at the Alpilium: free swing aperitifs in the city center. The detailed program (precise timings, opening acts) is updated on the official website jazzasaintremy.fr.
Highlights Jazz a Saint-Remy 2026
- 18th edition of the festival
- Concerts at the Alpilium
- Free swing aperitifs in the town center
- Jazz workshops and jazzy picnic
Prices Jazz a Saint-Remy 2026
Practical information — Jazz a Saint-Remy
Practical Information
Access
The main concerts take place at the Alpilium, Place de la Republique, 13210 Saint-Remy-de-Provence.
- By car: Access via the D99 from Avignon (20 km) or the D5 from Arles (25 km).
- By bus: Bus lines from Avignon and Arles.
Schedules
- Main concerts at 8:30 PM at the Alpilium.
- Free swing aperitifs in the late afternoon in the town center.
- Workshops from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Prices
- Paid concerts at the Alpilium (variable prices).
- Free swing aperitifs.
Contact
- Website: jazzasaintremy.free.fr
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Where does it take place — Jazz a Saint-Remy
Alpilium et centre-ville de Saint-Remy-de-Provence
Place de la Republique, 13210 Saint-Remy-de-Provence