Jazz en Tech
The festival that makes the Pyrénées-Orientales swing
About Jazz en Tech
Jazz en Tech: Contemporary Jazz at the Heart of Vallespir
Since 2016, Jazz en Tech has been making the Pyrénées-Orientales swing with a traveling festival that combines contemporary jazz and exceptional heritage. The festival unfolds between two emblematic sites: the Romanesque cloister of Saint-Génis-des-Fontaines and the lively streets of Céret, the "Mecca of Cubism".
A Two-Part Festival
The first part of the festival takes place in the cloister of Saint-Génis-des-Fontaines, offering concerts in a remarkable architectural setting. The second part takes over the streets of Céret with free open-air concerts at 11 am and 6 pm, creating a festive and friendly atmosphere in the town's alleyways.
An Excellent Program
Jazz en Tech features internationally renowned artists alongside emerging talents. Among the artists who have marked the festival: Stefano di Battista, Jacky Terrasson, Camille Bertault, Charlotte Planchou (winner of the Victoires du Jazz 2024). The festival explores all facets of contemporary jazz, from swing to boogie-woogie to jazz fusion.
A Commitment Beyond Music
From September to June, Jazz en Tech continues its work with musical events on environmental or social themes, extending the spirit of the festival throughout the year and anchoring its action in the territory.
Jazz en Tech — edition 2026
The 11th edition of Jazz en Tech takes place from July 26 to August 8, 2026, between Saint-Génis-des-Fontaines and Céret. This edition pays tribute to the centenary of the birth of Miles Davis and John Coltrane, with a program that blends vocal jazz, big band, boogie-woogie, and jazz fusion. Two highlights: two concerts in the cloister of the Abbey of Saint-Génis-des-Fontaines on July 26 and 27, followed by four evenings at Place de la République in Céret from August 5 to 8, complemented by free concerts in the streets of Céret.
Jazz en Tech 2026: A Tribute to Miles Davis and John Coltrane
For its 11th edition, from July 26 to August 8, 2026, the Jazz en Tech festival celebrates the centenary of the birth of two jazz giants, Miles Davis and John Coltrane. The itinerant festival unfolds across two sites in the Pyrénées-Orientales: the Romanesque cloister of the Abbey of Saint-Génis-des-Fontaines and the town of Céret, the capital of Cubism.
The Saint-Génis-des-Fontaines Section (July 26-27)
The first two concerts take place in the exceptional setting of the pink marble cloister of the Benedictine abbey, at 21h (doors open at 20h).
The Céret Section (August 5-8)
Four evenings of concerts are held at Place de la République in Céret, at 21h. In parallel, free concerts enliven the streets of Céret during the day.
Programme Jazz en Tech 2026
Abbey Cloister — Saint-Génis-des-Fontaines (21h, doors open 20h)
- Sunday, July 26, 2026 — Cecil L. Recchia Quintet · « sings Django Reinhardt » (vocal jazz) — 15 €
- Monday, July 27, 2026 — Knobil Trio · « Chanson et Jazz pailleté » (jazz / chanson) — 15 €
Place de la République — Céret (21h, doors open 20h)
- Wednesday, August 5, 2026 — Erik Truffaz & Antonio Lizana · « New Sketches of Spain » (jazz / flamenco) — 25 €
- Thursday, August 6, 2026 — Dal Sasso Big Band · « Africa Brass Revisited » (big band) — 22 € (18 € promotional price)
- Friday, August 7, 2026 — Ladyva & Barcelona Big Blues Band (boogie-woogie) — 22 €
- Saturday, August 8, 2026 — Akpé Motion featuring Karla Harris · « Électric Miles » (jazz rock) — 22 € (18 € promotional price)
Free Concerts in the Streets of Céret
During the Céret section, jazz ensembles perform for free in the town's streets, during the day (11h) and in the early evening (18h).
Highlights Jazz en Tech 2026
- 11th edition celebrating the centenary of Miles Davis and John Coltrane
- Concerts in the Romanesque pink marble cloister of the Abbey of Saint-Génis-des-Fontaines
- International headliners: Erik Truffaz, Antonio Lizana, Dal Sasso Big Band, Ladyva
- Free concerts in the streets of Céret
Prices Jazz en Tech 2026
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Practical Information
Locations
Saint-Génis-des-Fontaines: Abbey cloister, evening concerts.
Céret: Free concerts in the streets of the town center, at 11 am and 6 pm.
Access
By car: Céret is accessible via the A9 motorway, exit Le Boulou. Saint-Génis-des-Fontaines is accessible via the A9 motorway, exit Le Boulou Sud.
Prices
Concerts in the streets of Céret: free. Concerts in the cloister of Saint-Génis-des-Fontaines: full price €22, promo price €17 (in advance).
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Where does it take place — Jazz en Tech
Rues de Céret et Cloître de Saint-Génis-des-Fontaines
Centre-ville, 66400 Céret