Jazz en Nord
The jazz, blues and soul festival of the Lille metropolis, since 2001
2026
About Jazz en Nord
Jazz en Nord — edition 2026
Jazz en Nord 2026 – 25th Anniversary
Jazz en Nord celebrates its 25th anniversary with a special edition from January to May 2026. The opening night is scheduled for January 20, 2026, at the Théâtre Charcot in Marcq-en-Barœul. Among the announced artists are Mathis Uraï 5tet (February 21) and Blue Benders (April 9) at the Théâtre Charcot.
This anniversary edition promises an exceptional program, celebrating a quarter-century of jazz, blues, and soul in the Lille metropolis.
Highlights Jazz en Nord 2026
- 25th anniversary of the festival
- Opening night on January 20
- Jazz, blues, and soul program from January to May
- Concerts throughout the Lille metropolis
Programme Jazz en Nord 2026
January 2026
- January 20 — Opening night · Théâtre Charcot
- January 20 — Back-to-school concert: Jungle Sauce · Théâtre Charcot
- January 22 — Tutu Puoane
- January 23 — Why Quartet + Aâma · Open Music Jazz Club, Comines
- January 29 — Omar Perry & Easy Riddim Maker · Théâtre Charcot
February 2026
- February 1 — Cine-concert: Buster Keaton
- February 6 — Natalia M. King
- February 6 — Liv Monaghan 4tet
- February 10 — Cine-concert “Contes & Silhouettes”
- February 12 — The Zac Schulze Gang · Théâtre Charcot
- February 13 — Tom Bourgeois 4tet
- February 20 — Arthur Possing 5tet
- February 20 — Michel Reis & Matthieu Bordenave
- February 20 — Daniel Migliosi 4tet
- February 21 — Frédéric Volanti (solo)
- February 21 — Mathis Uraï 5tet · Théâtre Charcot
- February 21 — Robinson Khoury “Mÿa”
- February 21 — Sylvain Rifflet
- February 22 — Ola Tunji
- February 22 — Ludivine Issambourg 6tet
- February 22 — Emma Rawicz 4tet
- February 26 — Atomic Ladies
- February 27 — Matthieu Saglio 4tet
March 2026
- March 4 — Sarāb
- March 5 — Rémi Panossian
- March 6 — Ivan Paduart & Bert Joris 4tet
- March 7 — Koko-Jean & The Tonics
- March 13 — Goran Bregovic
- March 13 — Trio Misturado
- March 15 — Namas
- March 20 — St. Patrick’s Night: Krakin'Kellys
- March 24 — Derobert & The Half Truths
- March 27 — Harmattan Brothers
- March 27 — Fred & The Healers
- March 31 — Bixiga 70
April 2026
- April 3 — Bam!Trio
- April 9 — Blue Benders · Théâtre Charcot
- April 10 — Eric Séva & Daniel Zimmermann
- April 10 — Lorenzo Di Maio 4tet “Ruby”
- April 17 — Henri Texier 4tet
- April 19 — Golden Jazz Trophy
- April 24 — Elise Frank + Fuel
- April 25 — Women’s Blues Night
- April 29 — Antoine Duhem 4tet + Zone de Basses Fréquences (Opening act: students from the Marcq-en-Baroeul Conservatory)
- April 30 — Marquise Knox
May-June 2026
- May 1st and 2nd — Kaz Hawkins
- May 4 — Southern Avenue
- June 4 — Stanley Clarke
Full program (48 concerts) published by the organizer (source: jazzenord.com/edition-printemps-2026/); specific venues and prices are not detailed on the summary page for all dates (Théâtre Charcot, the main venue, is indicated for some).
Prices Jazz en Nord 2026
Jazz en Nord — 2027 edition
The 2026 edition was held from 20 January to 4 June 2026. The dates for the 2027 edition have not been announced yet. This page will be updated as soon as the official programme is published.
Practical information — Jazz en Nord
Concert Access
Théâtre Charcot (main venue)
72 rue Nationale, 59700 Marcq-en-Barœul. Accessible by Ilévia bus from Lille (lines to Marcq-en-Barœul). Parking available.
By Metro
Fives station (line 1) then bus to Marcq-en-Barœul, or Croisé Laroche station (line 2).
By Car
Marcq-en-Barœul is 10 minutes from the center of Lille. Parking near the Théâtre Charcot.
Ticketing
Online booking at Utick ticketing and on the official festival website.
Other venues
- Open Music Jazz Club – Comines
- La Fileuse – Loos
- La Source – Roncq
Contact
Phone: 03 28 04 77 68
Address: 72 rue Nationale, 59700 Marcq-en-Barœul
Official website: jazzenord.com
Accommodation
Marcq-en-Barœul and Lille offer a wide choice of accommodation. The Ilévia bus easily connects the two cities.
Practical advice
- As the festival spans several months, it's possible to attend multiple concerts throughout the season
- Some concerts are held in an intimate setting (club, small venue), book in advance
- The Théâtre Charcot offers a bar and light catering before concerts
- Check the program regularly, as new dates may be added during the season
Accessibility
The Théâtre Charcot and the main festival venues are accessible to people with reduced mobility. Contact the association for specific needs.
Environment
Jazz en Nord is committed to a responsible approach by favoring regional artists to limit travel, encouraging public transport, and implementing sustainable practices in the festival's various concert venues.
Jazz en Nord: 25 years of jazz in the Lille metropolis
Jazz en Nord was born in 2001 in Marcq-en-Barœul, driven by the association Jazz en Nord Renaissance. The original idea for the festival dates back to the mid-1980s, when three jazz-loving friends created the association Jazz en Direct in Tourcoing, before expanding their activities to the Lille metropolis in the early 2000s.
A traveling and vibrant festival
Unlike festivals concentrated in a single location and on a single date, Jazz en Nord unfolds over several months, from January to May, with concerts spread across numerous towns in the Lille metropolis. The Théâtre Charcot in Marcq-en-Barœul is the main venue, but the festival also visits the Open Music Jazz Club in Comines, La Fileuse in Loos, La Source in Roncq, and other venues in the area.
Jazz, blues, and soul
The programming of Jazz en Nord covers a wide spectrum of jazz and its related music genres: contemporary jazz, bebop, swing, blues, soul, funk, and improvised music. Each season features over 300 artists, blending established national and international musicians with young regional talents.
Complementary programs
Beyond the main festival, Jazz en Nord develops several programs: Blues en Nord, dedicated to blues, Détours So'Nord, exploring soul and R&B music, and the Golden Jazz Trophy, a springboard for young jazz musicians.
25 years in 2026
The year 2026 marks the 25th anniversary of Jazz en Nord, an occasion to celebrate a quarter-century of jazz in the Lille metropolis with an exceptional edition.
Blues en Nord and Détours So'Nord
Beyond jazz, the festival develops complementary programs that enrich the musical offering: Blues en Nord features concerts dedicated to authentic blues, while Détours So'Nord explores soul, R&B, and Black American music. These programs aim to reach a wider audience and highlight the diversity of African-American music.
The Golden Jazz Trophy
The Golden Jazz Trophy is a competition dedicated to young jazz musicians from the region. This contest offers the winners national visibility and opportunities to perform as part of the festival, thus contributing to the renewal of the local jazz scene.
Where does it take place — Jazz en Nord
Jazz en Nord in brief
History of Jazz en Nord
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