Jazz à Sète
Jazz à Sète, Hérault
About Jazz à Sète
Jazz à Sète in Sète
Jazz à Sète is a must-attend event in the cultural life of Sète and the Hérault department, in Occitanie. Since its creation in 2003, this event has established itself as a benchmark for jazz, attracting a loyal and curious audience each year.
Presentation
Jazz festival at the Théâtre de la Mer, an exceptional setting facing the Mediterranean, in July.
An event rooted in its territory
Located in the heart of Sète, Jazz à Sète takes advantage of the exceptional setting of the commune and its heritage. The event fully participates in the tourist attractiveness of the Hérault department and enhances the cultural, natural, and human riches of the Occitanie region. The Hérault department, bathed by the Mediterranean and crossed by varied landscapes from the coast to the Larzac, offers an ideal setting for hosting quality cultural events.
Program and activities
Each edition of Jazz à Sète offers a varied program combining jazz and conviviality. Visitors can enjoy multiple activities, discoveries, and moments of sharing that make this event so rich. The complete program is announced each year on the official channels of the event.
A convivial event
Jazz à Sète is above all a moment of sharing and conviviality. Whether you are an enlightened amateur or simply curious, everyone will find something to satisfy their curiosity and have a pleasant time in Sète. The warm welcome from the organizers and volunteers makes each edition a memorable experience.
Jazz à Sète — edition 2026
The 31st edition of Jazz à Sète takes place from July 15th to 21st, 2026 at the Théâtre de la Mer, the open-air venue facing the Mediterranean in Sète (Hérault). The oldest of Sète's festivals, organized by the Archipel de Thau Tourist Office, the event brings together seven evenings of concerts (starting at 8 PM) mixing great jazz voices, international virtuosos, and revelations of the French scene.
The 2026 edition honors female voices with Diana Krall, Samara Joy, Cécile McLorin Salvant, and Eliane Elias, alongside Selah Sue, Robben Ford, and numerous guest artists.
Jazz à Sète 2026 — 31st Edition
From July 15th to 21st, 2026, the festival Jazz à Sète takes over the Théâtre de la Mer (Promenade Maréchal Leclerc, 34200 Sète) for its 31st edition. Each evening of the "IN" starts at 8 PM in this open-air ancient theater overlooking the Mediterranean. The festival continues with a "Hors les murs" program (Domaine du Mas Neuf, Abbaye de Valmagne, media library, Marseillan, Balaruc-les-Bains) and a "OFF" rich in conferences, Ciné Jazz sessions, artist meetings, and entertainment.
Day-by-day Program (The IN — Théâtre de la Mer)
- Wednesday, July 15th — Esprit Django Evening
- Thursday, July 16th — The Get Down Trio + Samara Joy
- Friday, July 17th — Naima 4tet + Selah Sue and The Gallands
- Saturday, July 18th — Antoine Boyer & Yeore Kim + Diana Krall
- Sunday, July 19th — Jessie Lee and The Alchemists + Robben Ford
- Monday, July 20th — Influence Vol.2 + Cécile McLorin Salvant
- Tuesday, July 21st — Ludivine Issambourg + Eliane Elias
Practical Information
- Dates: July 15th to 21st, 2026 (7 consecutive evenings)
- Location: Théâtre de la Mer, Promenade Maréchal Leclerc, 34200 Sète
- Time: concerts starting at 8 PM
- Organizer: Archipel de Thau Tourist Office
- Prices: from 42 € to 94 € depending on the evening and seating
- Tickets: jazzasete.com and Archipel de Thau Tourist Office
- Access: site accessible to people with reduced mobility; festival shuttles via Sète Croisières
Highlights Jazz à Sète 2026
- 24th edition
- In Sète, Hérault
Prices Jazz à Sète 2026
Practical information — Jazz à Sète
Practical Information
Location
Sète (34200), Hérault.
Access
Travel to Sète by road. Parking is available around the event site. Consult the official information for access details.
Prices
Price: from €34 to €52.
Contact
For more information, visit the official website of the event or contact the Sète town hall.
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