Jazz au Phare
Jazz, blues, soul and funk festival at the foot of the Baleines lighthouse
About Jazz au Phare
Jazz au Phare is a music festival that takes place every August in Saint-Clément-des-Baleines on Île de Ré. For five days, the festival offers 35 concerts and 124 musicians spread across 5 stages, including a main stage at the foot of the mythical Baleines lighthouse. An eclectic program mixing jazz, blues, soul and funk in a friendly atmosphere with workshops and meetings.
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A festival at the foot of the Baleines lighthouse
Jazz au Phare is an unmissable summer music event on Île de Ré. For over 15 years, the festival has taken place in Saint-Clément-des-Baleines from August 7th to 23rd, transforming the lighthouse site into a place for music, celebrations, and exceptional encounters.
5 stages and 35 concerts
The festival features 5 stages, 35 concerts, and 124 musicians for all ages throughout the day. The main stage, located at the foot of the famous Baleines lighthouse, hosts the biggest international and French-speaking jazz artists. Evening concerts benefit from a magical atmosphere with the illuminated lighthouse as a backdrop.
A space for exchange and conviviality
Beyond the concerts, Jazz au Phare offers swing initiation sessions, instrumental workshops, and artist meet-and-greets. The Théâtre de Verdure and the Café du Phare complete the offering with intimate concerts. The festival mixes jazz, blues, soul, and funk in a spirit of sharing and musical discovery.
Jazz au Phare — edition 2026
Jazz festival at the foot of the Baleines lighthouse
2026 Edition
Jazz au Phare returns from August 6th to 22nd, 2026 for a new exceptional edition at the foot of the mythical Baleines lighthouse, with 35 concerts spread across 5 stages and 124 internationally renowned musicians.
Highlights Jazz au Phare 2026
- 5 stages and 35 concerts
- 124 jazz, blues, soul and funk musicians
- Main stage at the foot of the Baleines lighthouse
- Evening concerts with illuminated lighthouse
- Théâtre de Verdure and Café du Phare
- Swing workshops and artist meet-and-greets
Prices Jazz au Phare 2026
Practical information — Jazz au Phare
Practical Information
Location
Phare des Baleines, 17590 Saint-Clément-des-Baleines, Île de Ré
Access
- By car: D735 to Saint-Clément-des-Baleines
- By bike: cycle paths throughout Île de Ré
- By bus: shuttles from Saint-Martin-de-Ré
- Bike and car parking nearby
Prices
- 5-day festival pass
- Evening tickets
- Some free concerts
- Reduced rates available
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Where does it take place — Jazz au Phare
Phare des Baleines
Phare des Baleines, 17590 Saint-Clément-des-Baleines