Jazz in Fort l'Écluse
Edition 2025 Finished Free Music Jazz Blues

Jazz in Fort l'Écluse

28 Jun 2025 — 30 Aug 2025
Léaz — Ain (01)

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Edition 2025 — Jazz in Fort l'Écluse

The 12th edition of Jazz in Fort l'Écluse ran from late June to late August 2025 at Fort l'Écluse in Léaz and at several venues across Pays de Gex. Seven free concerts at the fort punctuated the summer, featuring international jazz, swing, gospel and blues artists, including the Tracey King Band's tribute to Tina Turner and the show 'O de mon Chéri' revisiting Billie Holiday and Charles Aznavour.

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12th edition — Summer 2025

Jazz in Fort l'Écluse delivered a 12th edition rich in musical discoveries from late June to late August 2025. Seven Saturday concerts punctuated the summer at Fort l'Écluse, with international artists exploring jazz in all its forms.

Among the highlights of this edition, the Tracey King Band paid a vibrant tribute to Tina Turner on 16 August, while the show 'O de mon Chéri' offered an emotional revisiting of the repertoires of Billie Holiday and Charles Aznavour on 26 July. The festival also extended beyond the walls, with concerts at the Orangerie of the Château de Voltaire in Ferney-Voltaire.

Programme

2025 programme at Fort l'Écluse

  • 28 June: Opening concert
  • 5 July: Rix and Wonderland
  • 19 July: Toss'n Turn
  • 26 July: 'O de mon Chéri' — Tribute to Billie Holiday and Charles Aznavour
  • 2 August: Concert at the fort
  • 16 August: Tracey King Band — Tina Turner Tribute
  • 23 August: Sean McDonald
  • 30 August: Closing concert

Off-site

Concerts at the Orangerie of the Château de Voltaire in Ferney-Voltaire and other venues across Pays de Gex.

Highlights

Highlights of the 2025 edition

  • 12th edition of the festival
  • 7 free concerts at Fort l'Écluse
  • Tracey King Band: tribute to Tina Turner
  • 'O de mon Chéri': Billie Holiday and Charles Aznavour revisited
  • Off-site concerts at the Château de Voltaire

Prices

From 0.00€ — 15.00€

Concerts gratuits au Fort l'Écluse. Concerts hors les murs à l'Orangerie du Château de Voltaire : 15 €.

Where does it take place — Jazz in Fort l'Écluse

Fort l'Écluse

Route de Genève, 01200 Léaz

Contact Jazz in Fort l'Écluse

Tel
+33 4 50 42 65 00

Jazz in Fort l'Écluse in brief

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