Jazz et Garonne
Festival of jazz and improvised music in Marmande
2026
About Jazz et Garonne
Jazz et Garonne — edition 2026
The 16th edition of Jazz & Garonne takes place from September 26 to October 11, 2026, in Marmande and two neighboring towns. Eight events are scheduled, including four concerts at the Théâtre Comœdia on Friday, October 9, and Saturday, October 10, featuring Sardinian trumpeter Paolo Fresu and pianist Benny Lackner. The festival concludes on October 11 with a duo performance by Didier Ithursarry and Christophe Monniot at the church in Fourques-sur-Garonne.
The 16th edition, from September 26 to October 11, 2026
The Les Z'arts de Garonne association has announced eight events across Marmande, Meilhan-sur-Garonne, and Fourques-sur-Garonne. The centerpiece consists of two evenings at the Théâtre Comœdia on Friday, October 9, and Saturday, October 10, with two concerts each night at 8:00 PM and 9:30 PM.
The festival lineup features Sardinian trumpeter Paolo Fresu and his Devil Quartet, Berlin-based pianist and composer Benny Lackner (who records for ECM), and a new generation of French artists—some associated with the Spedidam "Génération jazz" program—alongside Didier Ithursarry and Christophe Monniot.
The rest of the program takes place outside the theater: a concert at Café Le Commerce on September 24, a jazz snack for children at the Albert Camus media library on September 26, and a musical tale created with three school classes from the Meilhan-sur-Garonne, Couthures-sur-Garonne, and Saint-Sauveur-de-Meilhan school district on October 8, focusing on text, music, and the Occitan language.
The City of Marmande lists the festival dates as September 24 to October 11, including the Café Le Commerce concert, while the festival website and the Val de Garonne tourist office mark September 26 as the official opening date.
Highlights Jazz et Garonne 2026
- Paolo Fresu and his Devil Quartet, Saturday, October 10 at 9:30 PM at the Théâtre Comœdia
- Benny Lackner Quintet, Saturday, October 10 at 8:00 PM, with Yoann Loustalot and Éric Séva
- Pierre Perchaud Quintet followed by Mathias Lévy & Lou Tavano, Friday, October 9 at the Théâtre Comœdia
- Didier Ithursarry and Christophe Monniot in duo, Sunday, October 11 at the church in Fourques-sur-Garonne
- Jazz snack for children, Saturday, September 26 at the Médiathèque Albert Camus
Programme Jazz et Garonne 2026
Thursday, September 24, 2026
- 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM — Grappelli My Love · Café Le Commerce « Chez les filles », 8 place du Marché, Marmande
Saturday, September 26, 2026
- 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM — Jazz snack with Nicolas and Robin: guitar, drums, and percussion, featuring jazz standards and songs arranged for children, with audience participation · Médiathèque Albert Camus, 23 rue de la République, Marmande
Thursday, October 8, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM — Musical tale for 3 classes, presented by the ADEL47 and Les Z'arts de Garonne associations with three classes from the Meilhan-sur-Garonne, Couthures-sur-Garonne, and Saint-Sauveur-de-Meilhan school district. Story by Francette Ollier Blanc, music by Éric Séva and Christophe Maroye, with a focus on the Occitan language · Salle multiculturelle, 4 chemin de Ronde de Sillac, Meilhan-sur-Garonne
Friday, October 9, 2026
- 8:00 PM - 9:25 PM — Pierre Perchaud Quintet, the guitarist's new ensemble: Pierre Perchaud (guitar), Jules Regard (trombone), Christophe Panzani (saxophone), Tony Paeleman (piano and synthesizer), Stéphane Huchard (drums) · Théâtre Comœdia, 32 rue Léopold Faye, Marmande
- 9:30 PM - 10:45 PM — Mathias Lévy & Lou Tavano, featuring the album Chant Song: Mathias Lévy (violin), Lou Tavano (vocals), Laurent Derache (accordion), Sébastien Giniaux (guitar, cello), Jean-Philippe Viret (double bass) · Théâtre Comœdia
Saturday, October 10, 2026
- 8:00 PM - 9:25 PM — Benny Lackner Quintet, featuring Spindrift: Benjamin Lackner (piano), Yoann Loustalot (trumpet), Éric Séva (saxophone), Christophe Wallemme (bass), Matthieu Chazarenc (percussion) · Théâtre Comœdia
- 9:30 PM - 10:45 PM — Paolo Fresu Quartet, the Devil Quartet with the Impromptus program: Paolo Fresu (trumpet, flugelhorn), Bebo Ferra (guitar), Paolino Dalla Porta (double bass), Stefano Bagnoli (drums) · Théâtre Comœdia
Sunday, October 11, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM — Didier Ithursarry & Christophe Monniot Duo: Christophe Monniot (alto, baritone, and sopranino saxophones), Didier Ithursarry (accordion) · Église de Fourques-sur-Garonne, chemin de la Vieille Église
Only the concerts on October 9, 10, and 11 are available via the online ticket office. The festival website does not publish prices or booking details for the other three events.
Prices Jazz et Garonne 2026
Saturday, October 10: €25 full price, €10 reduced price, free for children under 12.
Sunday, October 11: €15 full price, €10 reduced price, free for children under 12.
2-day pass (October 9 and 10, for one person): €40.
Duo rate (Friday or Saturday, for two people): €40.
Reduced and free tickets are only available at the Marmande Tourist Office upon presentation of proof of eligibility.
Tickets are available online via Billetweb from the festival's ticketing page, at the Marmande Tourist Office (11 rue Toupinerie, 05 53 64 44 44), or at the venue on the night of the show.
No prices are published for the events on September 24, September 26, and October 8.
Practical information — Jazz et Garonne
Access
The festival primarily takes place in Marmande, in the Lot-et-Garonne department (47), Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
- By car: Marmande is located on the A62 motorway (Bordeaux-Toulouse), exit 4 Marmande. The city is about 95 km southeast of Bordeaux and 150 km northwest of Toulouse.
- By train: Marmande station, served by TER Nouvelle-Aquitaine on the Bordeaux-Agen-Toulouse line. Travel time from Bordeaux: about 1 hour.
Festival venues
- Théâtre Comœdia: 32 rue Léopold Faye, 47200 Marmande (main hall)
- Cinéma Le Plaza: Marmande (cine-concerts and screenings)
- Médiathèque Albert Camus: Marmande (jazz goûters)
- Church of Fourques-sur-Garonne: a town near Marmande
Ticketing
Tickets are available online on the festival's official website or at the Marmande Tourist Office (11 rue Toupinerie, 47200 Marmande, tel: 05 53 64 44 44).
- Evening ticket price: €25 per person (Friday or Saturday)
- Sunday ticket price: €15 per person
- Friday + Saturday Pass: €40 per person
- Duo ticket (Friday or Saturday): €40
- Reduced price: €10 (students, job seekers, RSA beneficiaries)
- Free: children under 12 years old
Contact
Association Les Z'arts de Garonne
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 05 24 30 12 63
Website: www.jazzetgaronne.com
Accommodation and catering
The Val de Garonne Tourist Office provides information on accommodation (hotels, B&Bs, campsites) and restaurants near the festival venues. It is advisable to book in advance during the festival period.
A jazz festival rooted in the Garonne Valley
Founded in 2011 by the association Les Z'arts de Garonne, the Jazz et Garonne festival has established itself as a must-attend event on the jazz scene in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Every autumn, the city of Marmande vibrates to the rhythm of jazz, blues, and improvised music for about ten days. The festival carries a strong ambition: to create and develop artistic encounters around jazz and improvised music, in dialogue with the territory and its inhabitants.
A demanding and accessible program
Jazz et Garonne stands out with a program that showcases the discovery of talented European artists, rather than big headliners. This approach, driven by the curiosity of a loyal and ever-growing audience, allows for concerts of great artistic richness, blending jazz, blues, world music, and improvisation. Past editions have hosted artists such as Renaud Garcia-Fons, Pierre de Bethmann, Éric Séva, Daniel Zimmermann, and the duo Obradovic-Tixier.
Various formats
Beyond the evening concerts, the festival offers a variety of formats:
- Jazz goûters at the Médiathèque Albert Camus, for a friendly and family-oriented approach
- Cine-concerts and screenings at the Cinéma Le Plaza, blending image and music
- Concerts in church in the majestic setting of the church of Fourques-sur-Garonne
- Educational activities and school concerts for students and young audiences
Iconic venues
The festival takes place in several heritage sites in Marmande and its surroundings:
- Théâtre Comœdia: main hall for major concert evenings, located in the heart of Marmande
- Cinéma Le Plaza: for cine-concerts and screenings
- Médiathèque Albert Camus: for jazz goûters and encounters
- Église Notre-Dame de Fourques-sur-Garonne: for concerts in an exceptional acoustic setting
A cultural and territorial commitment
Jazz et Garonne is not limited to programming concerts. The festival is part of a cultural mediation initiative for school audiences and residents of the Val de Garonne. Through its educational activities, it helps to introduce new generations to jazz and improvised music. The association Les Z'arts de Garonne works year-round to build bridges between artists and the region.
A tribute to Sylvain Luc
During its 2024 edition, the festival paid a moving tribute to Sylvain Luc, a jazz guitarist from the region who passed away prematurely. This gesture demonstrates the festival's attachment to its local roots and the memory of the great musicians who have marked jazz in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
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