Jazz à Vienne
International jazz festival at the Vienne Antique Theatre
About Jazz à Vienne
Jazz à Vienne: More Than Forty Years of Musical Excellence
Since 1981, Jazz à Vienne has established itself as one of the most prestigious jazz festivals in the world. Founded by Jean-Paul Boutellier, with the help of Pierre Domeyne and Jean Gueffier and a handful of volunteers, the festival was born from a bold vision: to make jazz resonate in one of France's most beautiful ancient theatres. The first "Nuit du Blues" in 1980 paved the way for the official birth of the festival the following year.
Over four decades, Jazz à Vienne has hosted the greatest legends of jazz and world music: Miles Davis, Ella Fitzgerald, B.B. King, Herbie Hancock, Diana Krall, Marcus Miller, Norah Jones, Ibrahim Maalouf, and many others. The festival became a public industrial and commercial establishment (EPIC) in 2011, and in 2021 obtained ISO 20121 certification for its sustainable development policy and responsible event management.
The Antique Theatre: A Unique Heritage Setting
The Vienne Antique Theatre, built in the 1st century AD, is the festival's iconic venue. With a capacity of 7,500 seats, it offers a unique acoustic experience combined with the imprint of history, creating an exceptional setting for both artists and the public. Backed by the Pipet hill, this listed monument is the third largest ancient theatre in Gaul.
Four Stages for All Audiences
Beyond the Antique Theatre, the festival unfolds on several complementary stages:
- Jardins de Cybèle: A free outdoor stage offering concerts from midday onwards, the true beating heart of the festival, accessible to all.
- Le Club: An intimate stage to discover new talents and enjoy concerts in a more intimate setting.
- Jazz on the City: Concerts in Vienne's cafés, restaurants, and heritage sites.
A Diverse and Generous Program
While jazz remains the festival's DNA, the programming has always embraced a wide spectrum of music: blues, soul, funk, R&B, world music, Afro-Caribbean music, fusion jazz, and original creations. Each edition features around 250 concerts spread over more than fifteen days, with nearly 1,000 artists on stage.
The strength of Jazz à Vienne lies in its balance between international headliners and artistic discoveries, between major concerts at the Antique Theatre and free programming at the Jardins de Cybèle. Three-quarters of the concerts are free, making the festival a deeply popular and accessible event.
A Committed Festival Rooted in its Territory
Located in Vienne, between Lyon and Valence, Jazz à Vienne plays an essential role in the cultural and tourist influence of the Isère region and the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. The festival conducts awareness-raising activities for young audiences, offers workshops, screenings, and events throughout the year as part of its off-season program. It attracts over 200,000 festival-goers each summer, confirming its status as a must-attend event on the global jazz scene.
Jazz à Vienne — edition 2026
The 45th edition of Jazz à Vienne takes place from June 25 to July 11, 2026 at the Théâtre Antique and on the festival's various stages. This anniversary edition notably celebrates the centenary of Miles Davis's birth through a rich program of 167 concerts spread over 17 days, featuring artists of 22 different nationalities. Among the headliners: Marcus Miller, Angélique Kidjo, Jon Batiste, Vulfpeck, De La Soul, Samara Joy, Cerrone, Fatoumata Diawara, Beirut and many others. Five original creations are presented, three of which are at the Théâtre Antique.
45th Edition — Jazz à Vienne 2026
Jazz à Vienne celebrates its 45th edition from June 25 to July 11, 2026, with 167 concerts spread over 17 days and artists from 22 countries. This year, the festival celebrates the centenary of Miles Davis's birth, a visionary trumpeter whose legacy continues to inspire contemporary creation.
The 2026 program mixes living jazz legends, rising stars, and artistic discoveries, with five original creations, three of which are presented at the Théâtre Antique. Concerts take place on four stages: the Théâtre Antique (paid evenings from 8:30 PM), the Scène de Cybèle (free, from midday), le Club (free, from midnight), and Jazz on the City (cafes, restaurants, and heritage sites in Vienne).
Théâtre Antique Program — day by day
Wednesday, June 25 — Opening Night
- Stefano Di Battista — Italian saxophonist, “La Dolce Vita”
- Erik Truffaz with the Orchestre des Alpes & du Léman — an unprecedented symphonic creation for Jazz à Vienne
Thursday, June 26
- Deluxe — French funk-electro, led by singer Liliboy, with Twan Tee as guest
- Too Many Zooz — New York brass house
Friday, June 27 — Blues Night
- Chicago Blues Summer
- Samantha Fish — American blues-rock
- Fantastic Negrito — modern blues, triple Grammy winner for Best Contemporary Blues Album
Sunday, June 29
- VERB
- Sun Ra Arkestra — legendary cosmic jazz big band
- Jeff Mills feat. Jean-Phi Dary — encounter between jazz and electronic music, the Detroit techno pioneer facing one of the most inventive keyboardists in French jazz
Monday, June 30
- Groundation — Californian reggae-jazz
- Kokoroko — London collective blending afrobeat and modern jazz
Tuesday, July 1
- Imany — great French soul and jazz voice
- Molly Johnson — Canadian vocal jazz
Wednesday, July 2
- Beirut — indie-folk with Balkan and world accents
- Vincent Peirani — virtuoso accordionist, a figure of contemporary French jazz
Thursday, July 3 — Disco Night
- Donny McCaslin & Ishkero
- Kyoto Jazz Massive with Echoes Of A New Dawn Orchestra
- Cerrone Disco Symphonic with the Conservatoire de Lyon — French disco legend
Friday, July 4 — Miles Davis / Coltrane Tribute
- Terence Blanchard & Ravi Coltrane
- Marcus Miller — “We Want Miles!”, tribute to Miles Davis's centenary by his former bassist
Sunday, July 5 — Special Day
No concert at the Théâtre Antique. Sunrise concert with Kēpa (6:30 AM-7:30 AM), breakfast at Cybèle, dance & music hike, record fair, workshops, Stranded Horse & Boubacar Cissokho at Cybèle, Jazz On The Water: Miles Davis Symphonique.
Monday, July 6 — Africa Night
- Angélique Kidjo — Beninese legend, multiple Grammy Award winner
- Fatoumata Diawara — major voice in contemporary African music
Tuesday, July 7 — Hip-Hop Night
- De La Soul — pioneers of New York alternative hip-hop
- Lakecia Benjamin — rising American saxophonist
Wednesday, July 8 — New Orleans Night
- Jon Batiste — pianist and singer, winner of five Grammy Awards in 2022, icon of contemporary jazz and soul
- Big Freedia — Queen of New Orleans bounce
Thursday, July 9 — Cuba Night
- Buena Vista All Stars — legacy of the Buena Vista Social Club, legendary Cuban son
- The Getdown
Friday, July 10
- Melissa Aldana & Levi Harvey Trio
- Maria Schneider & Clasijazz Big Band feat. Antonio Lizana — world-renowned composer and arranger
- Samara Joy — vocal jazz sensation, winner of the Grammy for Best New Artist 2023
Saturday, July 11 — “All Night” Closing
- Vulfpeck — minimalist funk from Ann Arbor
- The Fearless Flyers
- Souleance
- Ludivine Issambourg
- ubaq
- NickyB
Program at The Club (free, from midnight)
Every concert night at the Théâtre Antique, The Club offers a free after-party with emerging artists:
- June 25: Lea Maria Fries
- June 26: Luizga Electric Microbigband
- June 27: Stephen Hull Experience
- June 29: Sampling is Beautiful
- June 30: Fœhn feat. Fleur Worku
- July 1: Eme·Eme·Project
- July 2: Buck
- July 3: Jéroboam
- July 4: Emma Rawicz
- July 6: James BKS
- July 7: Cédric Hanriot
- July 8: James Andrews & Villa Albertine Collective
- July 9: Juan Carlos Arrechea Quartet
- July 10: Lila-May
Exhibitions (June 25 — July 11)
- “Jazz Volumes” — Contemporary Art Center
- “Jazz à Minus IV” — Galerie Minus
- “Miles Davis, 100 years of influence” — Vienne History Museum
Programme Jazz à Vienne 2026
Wednesday, June 25 — Opening Night (Théâtre Antique, 8:30 PM)
- Stefano Di Battista — “La Dolce Vita”
- Erik Truffaz with the Orchestre des Alpes & du Léman — symphonic creation
Club (midnight): Lea Maria Fries
Thursday, June 26 (Théâtre Antique, 8:30 PM)
- Deluxe + guest Twan Tee
- Too Many Zooz
Club (midnight): Luizga Electric Microbigband
Friday, June 27 — Blues Night (Théâtre Antique, 8:30 PM)
- Chicago Blues Summer
- Samantha Fish
- Fantastic Negrito
Club (midnight): Stephen Hull Experience
Sunday, June 29 (Théâtre Antique, 8:30 PM)
- VERB
- Sun Ra Arkestra
- Jeff Mills feat. Jean-Phi Dary
Club (midnight): Sampling is Beautiful
Monday, June 30 (Théâtre Antique, 8:30 PM)
- Groundation
- Kokoroko
Club (midnight): Fœhn feat. Fleur Worku
Tuesday, July 1 (Théâtre Antique, 8:30 PM)
- Imany
- Molly Johnson
Club (midnight): Eme·Eme·Project
Wednesday, July 2 (Théâtre Antique, 8:30 PM)
- Beirut
- Vincent Peirani
Club (midnight): Buck
Thursday, July 3 — Disco Night (Théâtre Antique, 8:30 PM)
- Donny McCaslin & Ishkero
- Kyoto Jazz Massive with Echoes Of A New Dawn Orchestra
- Cerrone Disco Symphonic with the Conservatoire de Lyon
Club (midnight): Jéroboam
Friday, July 4 — Miles Davis Tribute (Théâtre Antique, 8:30 PM)
- Terence Blanchard & Ravi Coltrane
- Marcus Miller — “We Want Miles!”
Club (midnight): Emma Rawicz
Sunday, July 5 — Special Day (no Théâtre Antique)
Sunrise concert: Kēpa (6:30 AM). Breakfast at Cybèle. Dance & music hike. Record fair. Stranded Horse & Boubacar Cissokho (Cybèle). Jazz On The Water: Miles Davis Symphonique.
Monday, July 6 — Africa Night (Théâtre Antique, 8:30 PM)
- Angélique Kidjo
- Fatoumata Diawara
Club (midnight): James BKS
Tuesday, July 7 — Hip-Hop Night (Théâtre Antique, 8:30 PM)
- De La Soul
- Lakecia Benjamin
Club (midnight): Cédric Hanriot
Wednesday, July 8 — New Orleans Night (Théâtre Antique, 8:30 PM)
- Jon Batiste
- Big Freedia
Club (midnight): James Andrews & Villa Albertine Collective
Thursday, July 9 — Cuba Night (Théâtre Antique, 8:30 PM)
- Buena Vista All Stars
- The Getdown
Club (midnight): Juan Carlos Arrechea Quartet
Friday, July 10 (Théâtre Antique, 8:30 PM)
- Melissa Aldana & Levi Harvey Trio
- Maria Schneider & Clasijazz Big Band feat. Antonio Lizana
- Samara Joy
Club (midnight): Lila-May
Saturday, July 11 — “All Night” Closing (Théâtre Antique)
- Vulfpeck
- The Fearless Flyers
- Souleance
- Ludivine Issambourg
- ubaq
- NickyB
Highlights Jazz à Vienne 2026
- Miles Davis Centenary — The central theme of this 45th edition with Marcus Miller's “We Want Miles!” tribute on July 4, the “Miles Davis, 100 years of influence” exhibition at the Vienne History Museum, and Jazz On The Water: Miles Davis Symphonique on July 5
- 167 concerts in 17 days — Artists from 22 nationalities on four stages (Théâtre Antique, Cybèle, Club, Jazz on the City), with nearly three-quarters of them being free
- 5 original creations including 3 at the Théâtre Antique, among which are Erik Truffaz's symphonic creation with the Orchestre des Alpes & du Léman for the opening and Cerrone Disco Symphonic with the Conservatoire de Lyon
- Jon Batiste — Five-time Grammy Awards winner in 2022, icon of contemporary jazz and soul
- Samara Joy — Vocal jazz sensation, Grammy for Best New Artist 2023
- De La Soul — Return of the pioneers of New York alternative hip-hop
- “All Night” evening on July 11 with Vulfpeck, The Fearless Flyers, Souleance and more for the festival's closing
Prices Jazz à Vienne 2026
Practical information — Jazz à Vienne
Practical Information — Jazz à Vienne
Festival Access
By Car: Vienne is located 30 km south of Lyon, on the Lyon-Valence axis. From the A7 motorway (Autoroute du Soleil), take the Vienne exit. Park-and-ride facilities with free shuttles are available during the festival.
By Train: Vienne Station (TER from Lyon Part-Dieu in 20-25 minutes, from Valence in 45 minutes). The Antique Theatre is about a 15-minute walk from the station. Combined TER + Concert tickets are offered in partnership with SNCF TER Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
By Bus: Public transport network lines serving the town center of Vienne.
Ticket Prices — Antique Theatre
Prices vary depending on the evening and category:
- Standard Price: from 40 to 65 EUR depending on the evening
- Reduced Price (job seekers, works councils): from 37 to 62 EUR
- 15-25 years old: 30 EUR
- 4-14 years old: 6 EUR
- Under 4 years old: contact the ticket office
Passes and Subscriptions
- Trio Pack: 114 EUR for three chosen evenings at the Antique Theatre
- 7-Night Pass: 205 EUR (reduced price: 195 EUR) — non-nominal and shareable
- Full Pass: 355 EUR for all evenings at the Antique Theatre
Additional discounts are available for groups and works councils: 3 EUR discount on individual tickets, 10 EUR on 7-Night Passes. The Pass Culture is accepted (from 20 to 300 EUR depending on age).
Free Concerts
Three-quarters of the festival's concerts are free, particularly those scheduled at the Jardins de Cybèle (from midday onwards) and as part of Jazz on the City (cafés, restaurants, heritage sites).
Ticketing
Book online at jazzavienne.com, by phone, or at usual points of sale (Fnac, etc.). Gift vouchers are also available for any amount.
Contact
Jazz à Vienne
11, rue de Goris, 38200 Vienne
Tel: 04 74 78 87 87
Email: [email protected]
Ticketing: [email protected]
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Where does it take place — Jazz à Vienne
Théâtre Antique de Vienne
7, rue du Cirque, 38200 Vienne