Jazz en Fête
The free open-air jazz festival in Biarritz
Edition 2026 — event currently on hold
There is no edition scheduled in 2026 for this event. This page remains accessible to archive the history of the manifestation and will be updated if a new edition is announced.
About Jazz en Fête
Jazz en Fête: Jazz in the Streets of Biarritz
Jazz en Fête was an open-air jazz festival that transformed the most emblematic locations in Biarritz into open-air concert stages. For several days at the end of summer, jazz resonated from Place Sainte-Eugénie to the Port des Pêcheurs, from the Parvis de la Grande Plage to the Théâtre du Casino Municipal.
24 Concerts, 100 Musicians
Each edition offered a dense program of 24 concerts featuring over 100 musicians on the various stages in the city. This generous programming allowed festival-goers to discover jazz in all its diversity, from intimate ensembles to large bands, in exceptional natural and heritage settings.
An Eclectic Program
Jazz en Fête explored jazz in all its forms:
- Brazilian Jazz: bossa nova and tropical rhythms facing the ocean
- Big Band: the Big Band Côte Basque and other large ensembles in the open air
- Swing and Classic Jazz: standards and original compositions in historic venues
- Harmonie de Biarritz: the municipal orchestra in the service of jazz
- Closing Gala: a grand concert at the Théâtre du Casino Municipal to conclude the festival in style
Exceptional Venues
The strength of Jazz en Fête lay in its choice of concert venues:
- Place Sainte-Eugénie: historic square in the heart of Biarritz, overlooking the Port Vieux
- Parvis de la Grande Plage: in front of the Casino Municipal, facing the ocean
- Port des Pêcheurs: picturesque and intimate setting at the foot of the rocks
- Théâtre du Casino Municipal: historic hall for gala concerts
A Free and Popular Festival
Free access to all open-air concerts made Jazz en Fête a truly popular event, attracting jazz lovers as well as strollers and families on holiday in Biarritz. The festival contributed to the summer animation of the city and the dissemination of jazz to all audiences.
Jazz en Fête — edition 2026
No Edition in 2026
Jazz en Fête remains inactive. No edition is announced for 2026.
Practical information — Jazz en Fête
Practical Information
Festival Status
Jazz en Fête is no longer active. The festival has no editions scheduled.
Historic Venues
- Place Sainte-Eugénie, 64200 Biarritz
- Parvis de la Grande Plage, 64200 Biarritz
- Port des Pêcheurs, 64200 Biarritz
- Théâtre du Casino Municipal, 1 Avenue Edouard VII, 64200 Biarritz
Jazz in Biarritz Today
For jazz lovers in Biarritz, the Prohibido Biarritz Jazz Club offers a year-round jazz program. Check the tourist office website for current jazz events.
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Where does it take place — Jazz en Fête
Place Sainte-Eugénie, Grande Plage, Port des Pêcheurs
Place Sainte-Eugénie, 64200 Biarritz